Bartek Pitala

For many years, Bart has been driven by a passion for discovering the hidden and the unknown. Born in 1993 and inspired by the Indiana Jones movies, he pursues this passion through the exploration of shipwrecks and deep underwater caves. For him, every dive is a unique combination of adventure, science, and challenge.

Together with his friends from the BAD Exploration Team, he is involved in the exploration of Europe's deepest underwater caves. Working as part of an experienced expedition team, he reaches places that have remained inaccessible for decades, pushing the boundaries of underwater exploration while documenting previously unknown parts of the submerged world.

In his presentations, Bart shares not only the stories behind extraordinary expeditions but also the importance of teamwork, responsibility, risk management, and determination—qualities that are essential when exploring extreme underwater environments.

Title: "Not Just Depth – Behind the Scenes of Exploring Europe's Deepest Underwater Caves"

Exploring Europe's deepest underwater caves is about much more than reaching record-breaking depths. Using expeditions to Matka Vrelo (-287 m), Elefante Bianco (-292 m), and Sintzi Spring (-255 m) as examples, Bart takes the audience behind the scenes of these ambitious projects-from planning and logistics to the use of advanced technology, teamwork, and the challenges faced by exploration divers venturing into places reached by only a handful of people in the world.

Although the story leads to extreme depths, the lessons are relevant to every diver. The presentation focuses on preparation, safety, teamwork, and decision-making under water, while also featuring spectacular photos and videos captured during the expeditions.