From February 28 to March 1, 2026, DIVEVOLK joined the diving community at the Go Diving Show 2026 — the UK's premier diving exhibition — held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. Partnering with LightBalance UW, the DIVEVOLK team showcased the latest innovations in smartphone underwater photography and connected with divers, photographers, and industry professionals from across Europe and beyond.
Go Diving Show: The UK's Largest Dive Expo
Organized by Rork Media, the world's leading independent scuba diving publisher, the Go Diving Show brings together dive travel operators, equipment manufacturers, training agencies, and underwater photographers under one roof. With live presentations, gear demos, and networking events, it has become the must-attend event for the British diving community.
For DIVEVOLK, the show offered a chance to demonstrate how smartphone underwater phone housings are reshaping underwater imaging — making it more accessible, more affordable, and surprisingly capable.
Award-Winning Innovation: SeaLink Takes Center Stage
The headline product at DIVEVOLK's booth was the SeaLink underwater wireless signal transmitter. Earlier in 2026, SeaLink earned an Innovation Award at boot Düsseldorf, the world's largest water sports trade show — a significant endorsement from the global diving industry.
SeaLink enables real-time underwater video streaming, two-way audio communication, and even video calls from beneath the surface. With a 60-meter depth rating and a telescoping buoyancy system, it bridges the gap between divers below and audiences above. At Go Diving Show, live demos drew steady crowds eager to see the technology in action.
SeaTouch 4 Max: Full-Touch Underwater Photography for Everyone
Alongside SeaLink, the team featured the SeaTouch 4 Max housing series — the full-touchscreen underwater phone housing that has become DIVEVOLK's flagship product. Rated to 60 meters and compatible with both iOS and Android devices, the SeaTouch 4 Max lets divers use their smartphone cameras underwater just as they would on land.
Paired with accessories like macro and wide-angle lenses and underwater video lights, the system delivers results that rival dedicated underwater camera setups — at a fraction of the cost and complexity.
DIVEVOLK Sponsors UPY 2026 Smartphone Category
This year, DIVEVOLK continued its commitment to advancing mobile underwater photography by serving as the exclusive sponsor of the Smartphone category at Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) 2026 — one of the world's most prestigious underwater photography competitions.
The UPY 2026 winning photographs were exhibited at the Go Diving Show, giving attendees a first-hand look at the stunning images captured by this year's competitors. The exhibition showcased the full range of categories, with DIVEVOLK's sponsored smartphone section drawing particular attention.
Jack Ho Wins UPY 2026 Smartphone Category with "The Roar"
The UPY 2026 Smartphone Winner is Jack Ho from China, whose striking image "The Roar" captured a hairy frogfish mid-yawn in extraordinary macro detail — all shot on a smartphone. The winning print was prominently displayed at the exhibition alongside the DIVEVOLK sponsor branding.
Jack Ho is a DIVEVOLK ambassador and long-time advocate of smartphone underwater photography. He previously earned recognition in DIVEVOLK's Mobile Underwater Photography Contest, where fellow participants showcased the creative potential of phone-based imaging in destinations like Anilao, Philippines.
At the Go Diving Show, Jack joined the main stage via video link to share his experience winning UPY with a smartphone — inspiring the packed audience to consider what's possible with the right gear and a creative eye.
Main Stage Presentations: Underwater Photography for All
Beyond the booth and exhibition, the Go Diving Show's main stage hosted a series of talks on underwater photography, conservation, and dive travel. DIVEVOLK-affiliated speakers contributed to the conversation about democratizing underwater imaging — emphasizing that you no longer need thousands of dollars in camera equipment to capture publication-worthy shots.
The message resonated with attendees: smartphone underwater photography has arrived, and the quality gap between phone and dedicated camera is narrowing with every generation.
The UPY Exhibition: A Gallery Beneath Glass
The UPY 2026 photo exhibition at the venue offered a gallery-style walkthrough of the competition's best work. From wide-angle reef scenes to intimate macro portraits, the prints demonstrated the range and artistry of today's underwater photographers.
For DIVEVOLK, seeing a smartphone-captured image hang alongside shots taken with professional DSLR and mirrorless rigs was a powerful validation of the technology — and a sign of where the industry is heading.
Looking Ahead
The Go Diving Show 2026 reinforced DIVEVOLK's position at the intersection of innovation and accessibility in underwater photography. With SeaLink pushing the boundaries of underwater connectivity and the SeaTouch 4 Max continuing to prove that smartphones belong beneath the waves, the future looks bright — and it fits in your pocket.
Want to explore DIVEVOLK's full range of underwater photography gear? Browse our underwater phone housings, SeaTouch 4 Max kits, and dive lights. Have questions? Get in touch — we'd love to help you start your underwater photography journey.
