THE HUMAN DIVER · THE GATHERING · 22-29 MAY 2027
What if getting better was something we did together?
The annual gathering for divers and teams who choose performance and capacity over compliance and blame. We are the ones who reject the bad apple narrative.
22-29 May 2027. Cozumel,Mexico. All inclusive hotel. All food and drink included. 6 days of diving included.
Packed daily programme of presentations, discussions and teamwork. Price is for single room. $2695.
Not a conference.
A gathering
This community comes together to learn and support one another. We share clear skills, honest stories, and quiet time to think. There is no pressure—just care and steady learning.
Anyone who works with divers is welcome. People leave feeling safer, more confident, and more connected.
Built on Trust
Secure Your Place
We strictly limit attendance to preserve the quality of our debriefs and interactive workshops. Once capacity is reached, registration will close immediately.
VENUE
Hotel Cozumel
LOCATION
Cozumel, Mexico
DATES
22-29 May 2027
What is included
Accommodation for the duration of the event.
Diving packages including air/nitrox.
Full access to all presentations and community keynote presentations.
Participation in small-group interactive workshops
Coaching/Guided diving with Human Diver instructor led/supported debriefs.
Entry to the opening welcome gathering.
All inclusive package with meals and drinks included.
What is not included
Travel and flights to the location.
Personal, medical, or professional travel insurance policies.
Evening meals outside of the officially scheduled events.
High fO2 for deco and helium
O2 for CCR and sorb to be arranged
Equipment rentals but will be negotiated at a discounted rate
Early Diver
$2395
Secure your spot early. Available only until the first 10 places are filled.
Standard Diver
$2695
Standard admission to all days of The Gathering. Subject to capacity limits.
Team Pass
$9995
Bring your dive centre or operational team. Includes admission for up to four people.
The Resort
One island. One hotel. Everything in walking distance.
The Gathering 2027 will be held at Hotel Cozumel & Resort on the island of Cozumel, Mexico. We chose it for a simple reason: everything we need sits in one place. The rooms, the meeting space, the restaurants, the dive centre and the shore diving are all within a couple of minutes of each other, so the days are spent learning and diving rather than moving people around.
Briefing/
DEBrIEFing
The most powerful tools that the Human Diver gives away for free. A short Masterclass on making this directly applicable to your diving, your diving instruction, and your professional lives.
Predicting the Future!
Situation awareness (SA) is not just what is happening around you, and your teams. The most important element is what might happen next. This short workshop will give you the tools to build SA and maintain it.
Why didn't they understand?
Communication is dead easy? If that would be the case, we do we get misunderstood so often? The interactive workshop will give you the knowledge and practice to make sure you close the communication loop.
How to own the (training) room
A short programme for the people who train other instructors — turning subject-matter experts into facilitators of learning who can hold psychological safety, draw people out, and make skills stick under pressure.
Hotel Cozumel & Resort
All-inclusive four-star resort on the west coast of Cozumel, built around divers and used to hosting dive events. Download Hotel PDF
Air-conditioned rooms with balcony, drying hooks, fridge, safe and wi-fi. Single or twin-share.
All meals, and soft drinks, hot drinks, beer, wine and cocktails included. Premium spirits sit outside the package and are charged separately. Buffet meals run at set times through the day, with a poolside snack and grill area between services.
Supporting 'The Gathering'
Everything on one site — accommodation, meeting room, restaurants, dive centre and shore diving, all within a few minutes' walk.
Private meeting room above the beach restaurant, air-conditioned, ocean views, breakout space and full AV.
Supporting the diving
Dive Paradise on site — PADI centre, private pier, 150 lockers, rinse tanks, boats and shore diving from the resort. The Human Diver instructors will run briefings and debriefings, and with dive teams on the dives.
World-class drift diving in the Cozumel Marine Park, 30–45 minutes by boat, plus shore, twilight and night diving.
Recreational, Technical and Rebreather diving catered for. Nitrox diving included in dive package. Sidemount, Twinset and rebreather support available. Additional costs may apply.
Access & Accessibility
Ten minutes from Cozumel airport, walking distance from San Miguel town centre. There is a subway from the hotel to the beach, restaurant and dive centre which is on the other
side of the road.
Adaptive rooms and step-free access throughout; service dogs welcome.
The Learning Tracks
Briefing/
DEBrIEFing
The most powerful tools that the Human Diver gives away for free. A short Masterclass on making this directly applicable to your diving, your diving instruction, and your professional lives.
Predicting the Future!
Situation awareness (SA) is not just what is happening around you, and your teams. The most important element is what might happen next. This short workshop will give you the tools to build SA and maintain it.
Why didn't they understand?
Communication is dead easy? If that would be the case, we do we get misunderstood so often? The interactive workshop will give you the knowledge and practice to make sure you close the communication loop.
How to own the (training) room
A short programme for the people who train other instructors — turning subject-matter experts into facilitators of learning who can hold psychological safety, draw people out, and make skills stick under pressure.
All week
Globally-recognised speakers talking about technology, exploration, training, and how Human Factors in Diving fits in to make it easier to do the right thing. Sunday, some evenings, and at the Friday 'end of Gathering' gala dinner.
Workshop 1
Communication
One of the series of interactive and discussion-based workshops we will run
Workshop 2
Teamwork
One of the series of interactive and discussion-based workshops we will run
Workshop 3
Decision Making
One of the series of interactive and discussion-based workshops we will run
Workshop 4
Situation Awareness
One of the series of interactive and discussion-based workshops we will run
Friday morning: Scenario-based workshop with in-water activities
This workshop will be a practical scenario-based workshop that will bring the theory together in a way that makes it stick and shows the value of human factors and non-technical skills in diving. Plan, brief, dive, and then debrief before running a second scenario.
Making it all happen in the water
Friday is where it all comes together for those who want to dive. This will be a scenario-based session where you'll bring the knowledge from the last five days, so that you can plan, brief, execute, and debrief a 'dynamic' dive, taking away lessons so that you can be better than yesterday.
Critical thinking, effective communication, decision-making under uncertainty - all leading to deeper learning and reflection.
As with most things linked to personal and professional development in diving, you're not going to get something like this anywhere else.
COMMUNITY VOICES
Growth Beyond Limits
Human Diver Conference demonstrated the power of sharing stories with other attendees and learning from their experiences. Even though we come from very different cultures and backgrounds, it was clear that we share a common language in our desire to make a positive change in the diving community.
I gained a sense of belonging to a supportive community which challenges me to become a better diver, one dive at a time. Through presentations, the "Applied skills" workshop and afternoon dives, I gained a deeper sense of understanding of the blind spots in my diving ecosystem.
It was normal diving, not some idealised excellence. Applying HF is more like learning multiple useful habits that change diving over time, to move continually towards improvement; a process of chosen, incremental changes that progress more quickly due to non-judgement and relaxing about the stuff that isn't being changed.
Come as you are.
New or experienced, open or closed circuit, diver or not. We welcome you to bring your stories, your challenges, and your dedication to growth. This is a space for professionals who value true capability, mutual support, and the courage to look honestly at how we perform. You belong here.
Be better than yesterday
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is The Gathering for?
The Gathering is for anyone who is a diver or who works with divers, from instructors and coaches to team leaders and safety officers who want to deepen their human factors skills.
Where is The Gathering 2027 being held?
At Hotel Cozumel & Resort on the island of Cozumel, Mexico, from 22 to 29 May 2027. It is an all-inclusive four-star resort on the west coast of the island, a mile south of San Miguel de Cozumel, with the dive centre, the meeting room, the restaurants and the accommodation all on one site.
How do I get there?
Most people will fly into Cozumel airport, which is around ten minutes and roughly US$18 by taxi from the hotel. If you fly into Cancun instead, allow about an hour by road to the Playa del Carmen ferry terminal, then a 45 minute crossing to Cozumel. Ferries run every 30 minutes from 7am to 9.30pm and cost around US$19 each way, and it is a five minute taxi from the ferry to the hotel. Tulum's Felipe Carrillo Puerto airport is also an option, at about an hour and three-quarters from Playa del Carmen. Flights and transfers are not included in your place, so book them once your dates are confirmed.
Do I need to be an experienced diver?
No. New and experienced divers are welcome. What matters most is your willingness to learn, reflect, and contribute to a supportive community.
What is included in the package price?
Accommodation, all meals, and soft drinks, hot drinks, beer, wine and cocktails. Premium spirits sit outside the package and are charged separately. Buffet meals run at set times through the day, with a poolside snack and grill area between services. There will also be a unique goodie bag with The Human Diver: The Gathering t-shirt plus resources that will make this an unforgettable event.
Dietary requirements can be accommodated — tell us when you book.
Are single rooms available, or do I have to share?
Both are available. Rooms come with either a king bed for single occupancy or two queen beds for those happy to share and split the cost. Let us know your preference when you book, and we can help pair up people looking for a room-mate.
Can I bring a partner who doesn't dive?
Yes, and they will not be short of things to do. The resort has a beach club, a large pool, a gym, free snorkelling, bike tours and evening entertainment, and the town centre is a short walk away with restaurants, shops and a supermarket nearby. Get in touch for non-diver pricing.
I've heard about import charges on dive equipment in Mexico. Is that still an issue?
No. There was a period of uncertainty around this, and it caused a fair amount of noise, but administrative changes have resolved it. We will send everyone a short guidance document setting out what you can bring and what documentation to carry, so you arrive knowing where you stand.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. We offer structured payment options so you can secure your place now and spread the cost over several months. Get in touch via the contact form for more details.
What is the refund policy?
If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible. There is a non-refundable deposit of $500 included as part of your full payment. If you aren't paying in full, full payment is needed by 1 April 2027. If you can cancel inside 30 days, then we will refund what we can but there are committed costs to the resort that need to be covered.
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