Speakers and moderators

Doug Allan

Wildlife cameraman

Doug Allan is a freelance wildlife and documentary cameraman who films both topside and underwater.

Doug spent eight years in Antarctica as a research diver, scientist and photographer for the British Antarctic Survey, before changing direction to full time filming in 1984. Since then he has become one of the world’s best known and respected cameramen. He specialises in natural history, expeditions and science documentaries in some of the most remote places on our planet, particularly the polar zones. Over his career, he’s filmed for series like The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Frozen Planet, Human Planet, Ocean Giants, Operation Iceberg and Forces of Nature, as well as making programmes for the Living Oceans Foundation about coral reef conservation and overfishing.

Born in Scotland, Doug graduated with an honours degree in marine biology from Stirling University in 1973. He has four Honorary Doctorates in recognition of his camerawork, as well as two Polar Medals. He’s an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and of the Royal Photographic Society. His photographic awards include eight Emmy’s and five BAFTAs.

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  • Over 600 attendees from the global youth and student travel industry
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  • 25 seminars and workshops
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