Cecily Hearn
March 17, 2026

Inside Spatial Media’s 2026 Team Conference

Spatial Media’s team conference came together to align 2026 priorities - strengthening collaboration, innovation and connection to deliver impactful digital engagement solutions.

Earlier this month, we gathered the Australian Spatial Media team in Brisbane for a few days of strategy, collaboration and reflection as we align our priorities for 2026. Across project showcases, planning sessions and open conversations about where our industry is heading, the focus was simple: how we continue to innovate while delivering meaningful impact for the communities and clients we work with.

We love when our team gets together, and this time was especially exciting as we had two of our Canadian based Directors, Morley and Aaron, make the journey down under to connect with our Aussie team.

As a remote agency from the beginning to now over a decade, we know that the most valuable moments often happen outside the conference formal meeting agenda. An Amazing Race challenge across Howard Smith Wharves, sunset over the Story Bridge, a round of lawn bowls, and plenty of shared laughter created the kind of connections that strengthen how we work together in different timezones and when we’re hundreds (or thousands) of kilometres apart.

For remote teams, these moments aren’t just social activities. They’re an important investment in trust, creativity and collaboration. When people feel connected, ideas flow more freely, challenges are solved faster, and teams are better equipped to take on complex projects.

As we look ahead to a busy year of new work supporting communication, engagement and training, it’s these moments of connection that help ensure our team remains aligned, energised and ready to deliver.

Thank you to everyone for an amazing team conference!

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from our clients

Spatial are my go-to for solutions

Spatial are my go-to for solutions nobody has dreamt up yet! They have an incredible knack for combining tomorrows tech solutions with creativity, intuitive UX and analytics. The results are engaging interfaces that are impactful and ultimately bridge the gap between project and stakeholders.
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Kate kernaghan, company director, factotum communications

Innovative tools developed by the team set a new benchmark

Spatial Media Team played a pivotal role in delivering a range of multi-million-dollar public realm projects, including cycle paths, road and intersection upgrades, and active reserve improvements. Their ability to produce highly detailed and realistic renders, actively participate in workshops, and rapidly refine designs (even with minimal background information) was exceptional. The level of professionalism and attention to detail they provided to the council as the client was truly outstanding. I have already recommended their services to colleagues across the State and look forward to future collaborations. The innovative 3D products and interactive spatial consultation tools developed by the team set a new benchmark for community engagement and project delivery. I would strongly encourage integrating this approach into future projects to enhance clarity, mitigate risks, and build greater confidence among all stakeholders.
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WA Local Government Project Director

It was a pleasure to work with everyone

Spatial Media masterfully brought our CETO wave energy technology to life and provided a glimpse into how we're harnessing the immense power of the ocean to create clean, renewable electricity. Thank you to Spatial Media - Visual Engagement Solutions for their incredible work on this animation!
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Brighid Jay, Chief Commercial Officer, Carnegie Clean Energy

They are our go to tech-savvy experts with huge amounts of creative flair!

COVID19 social distancing restrictions made having our large scale community event nearly impossible, so we decided to take our face-to-face event online. Spatial worked really closely with us to develop the concept, design and platform that would host our virtual community event. The Spatial team are exceptionally creative, with a fantastic ability to bring your idea to fruition in a way you never thought possible. They made our pen on paper scribble into something that over 45k stakeholders visited online, more than what we could have reached in person. Thank you
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Emily Divitaris, Senior Communications Advisor, WestConnex

Highly recommend for anyone trying to explain a complex idea!

Nicole and the team at Spatial are highly skilled at what they do. They were able to take complex technical information on our mining and rehabilitation demonstration pit and transform it into a clear and engaging 3D animation. They worked with us from the initial idea right up until final launch, making sure the details were right at every stage. Highly recommend for anyone trying to explain a complex idea to a wide audience – which is no easy feat!
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Luke Katakouzinos, Digital Communications Advisor, Gippsland Critical Minerals

Spatial are my go-to for solutions

Spatial are my go-to for solutions nobody has dreamed of yet! They have an incredible knack for combining tomorrows tech solutions with creativity, intuitive UX and analytics. The results are engaging interfaces that are impactful and ultimately bridge the gap between project and stakeholders.
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Kate Kernaghan, Company Director, Factotum Communications

Show you mean business when it comes it engagement

Spatial Media are a perfect project partner. Their innovation and quality of their work is exceptional. The digital engagement assets they create are not only visually stunning but also highly effective in communicating our vision to our stakeholders. The attention to detail and dedication to excellence is consistent across every project. Embedding them in our projects has brought numerous benefits and we constantly look at ways we can integrate them and their work across all project teams. Their expertise in creating interactive engagement portals, 3D renders, animations, and modelling has greatly enhanced our ability to engage with our stakeholders. Their innovative approach and tools have added significant value to the engagement offering that John Holland have. Including the Spatial Media team shows you mean business when it comes it engagement. The professionalism and responsiveness are unmatched and the quality of work prove time and time again why they are the best in the business.
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Vesna Newman