
The Future
of Social is Spatial.
Are you ready?
Immersive digital technology is changing how we connect, engage, and collaborate. Brands and communities are already using spatial experiences to stay ahead.
I help brands create immersive experiences that drive participation, connection, and real engagement through:
Immersive World Design
Virtual Events & Conferences
Remote Team Activations
Content & Media Production
Community Dynamics
CLIENTS & PROJECTS

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”Top 100 in Emerging Tech”
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Building in the
Multiverse since 2015.
Hi / Bonjour! I'm Andy Fidel.
I design virtual events that bring online communities together.
With 10+ years in immersive tech and a deep background in social strategy, I help brands, creators, and agencies build engaging, remote-first spaces. Virtual, hybrid, or in-person—connection comes first.
Let’s make it real.
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Brands and organizations have a powerful opportunity to connect with global communities—and I’ve seen that shift up close. Now, I’m excited to share what’s next.
Known for my high-energy talks, I bring real-world insights, success stories, and emerging trends—with a focus on where we're headed and how to actually get there.
My mission? Designing human-centered digital spaces, marketing campaigns, and hybrid events that drive real engagement.
Speaking Topics:
The Future of Media is Spatial
Immersive Workspaces For Remote Teams
Metaverse Platforms & Virtual Communities
Gaming, Community & Culture: The New Toolkit for Audience Connection
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Tech Business PlaNET25, Jan 2025 (Madrid, Spain):
Panel: The Future of Entertainment is Immersive
LXD Meet-up, Jan 2025 (Virtual)
Talk: Creative Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Social VRExperience Vision, Feb 2025 (Paris, France):
Media Partner
WebXR Mixer at GDC with HTC Viverse, March 2025 (Virtual):
Future trends, best tools for development, and growth hacks.Featured in Zero to Start Podcast: GDC READOUT, March 2025: "Best part of a conference isn't on the agenda" —Andy Fidel
Pullman Happenings: Mixed Realities, April, 2025 (Paris, France):
To be announced!Raindance Immersive, June 2025 (London, UK): Juror for the ‘TO BE ANNOUNCED’ category.
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Immersive Tech Week, Dec 2024 (Rotterdam, Netherlands):
- #GetSocial Dev Meet-up
- Panel: Shaping the Future of Social Interaction, Journalism, and Digital PerceptionImmersive X Conference, Nov 2024 (Virtual):
Talk: “Spatial Networking for Brands” (Marketing Track)
Elite Speaker at AWE Europe, Oct 2024 (Vienna, Austria):
Talk:: The Future of Media is Spatial, Like Never BeforeTroll Strategy - Educators in VR Cyberbullying Month, Oct 2024 (EngageXR):
Panel with Fae (Community Manager of Banter), Tupper (Head of Community, VRChat), Molli Aronce (formerly Horizon Worlds).X-TALK JULY | vm-people GmbH, July 2024 (Foretell Reality):
Talk: Shared Spaces - The Future of Media is SpatialRaindance Immersive, June 2024 (London, UK): Juror for the ‘BEST LIVE SHOW’ category.
DES: Digital Enterprise Show, June 2024 (Málaga, Spain):
- Panel: 5 Key Technologies Shaping Immersive Tech Industries (panel)
- Panel: XR Women and Convergence Tech AI/XR/Spatial Computing
- Panel: The Future of Entertainment is ImmersiveC2 Montreal, May 2024 (Canada):
Social Media Influencer4th The Polys - WebXR Awards, March 2024 (USA):
Presented the XR Elevation Awards 'Eat Sleep VR Repeat: Fatboy Slim Concert' in ENGAGE XR.Women of the Future , Jan 2024:
Featured in the Top Global Women Of The Future - V.2 -
Raindance Immersive, Nov 2023 (London, UK): Juror for the ‘BEST IMMERSIVE WORLD’ and ‘BEST IMMERSIVE MUSIC EXPERIENCE’ Category.
Top 17 XR Enablers - Learn From the Best of the Best, Nov 2023 (Europe): Honorary XR industry mention.
Meta Minutes Podcast, Oct 2023 (Germany) by René Schulte: Tune in to understand the social dynamics of the metaverse and how you can dive into the world of spatial networking.
XR Women Global, Oct 2023 (USA): Introduction to Social VR & Spatial Networking with ‘Exploring The Social Side of Immersive Reality’ talk.
XR Talent Expo, Sept 2023 (VR):
Co-host of ‘Women Shaping the Future of Immersive Tech’ track.The Future of Gaming, Entertainment, Storytelling & AI, Sept 2023 (USA):
The most creative and thought-provoking speakers will explore the Future of Gaming, Entertainment, Storytelling & AI with us at this full-day event.
LinkedIn LEAD Session, June 2023
Co-hosted a LinkedIn LEADVR Session on Metaverse basics for HR leaders, focusing on VR for skill enhancement, cultural development, and DEI support.Digital Enterprise Show (DES) Featured Speaker, June 2023 (Málaga, Spain):
Panel: ‘Women beyond the Metaverse’ and ‘Building metaverse for business that works’ tracks.Women Of The Future Virtual Event: AI, May 2023, (USA):
Feature panelist on ‘AI and the Creative Community’ track.Learning Technologies, May 2023 (London, UK):
Featured panelist on ‘Harnessing the power of Immersive Tech. Beyond the hype what is the value for learners and organisations?’ track.Disruptive Island Podcast, Jan 2023 (USA):
Spatial Networks and Social Gatherings in Virtual Reality with Andy Fidel, Creative XR Producer & Speaker and Immersive Experience Designer -
Raindance Immersive, Nov-Dec 2022 (London, UK): Juror for the ‘BEST IMMERSIVE WORLD’ category.
OEB Global - A Wrap Up, Dec 2022 (Berlin, Germany): The InterContinental Hotel Berlin welcomed over 2,000 people from more than 70 countries to learn, network and celebrate – all in the name of learning.
OEB Conference, Nov 2022, (Berlin, Germany): Featured speaker on OEB’s Annual Debate "This House Believes Education Should Move to the Metaverse".
OEB Published Article, Nov 2022, (Berlin, Germany): ‘Immersive Learning Using VR/AR in the Classroom’.
OEB Keynote, Nov 2022, (Berlin, Germany): Featured Keynote Speaker on “Immersive Learning Using VR in the Classroom”.Immersive Global Summit, Sept 2022 (Online): Featured panelist on the ‘Augmented Education for an Augmented Society’ track.
Immersive Global Summit, Sept 2022 (Miami, USA): Co-Host of Digital Conference Extension & Social Media Ambassador.
Rec Con, Sept 2022 (USA): Speaker and panel moderator on ‘Immersive World Design’ and daily ‘Morning Coffee!’.
MSCS - MENA Smart Campus Summit, Sept 2022 (Dubai): Panel Discussion on Disrupting Education With XR and Live Demonstration on METAEDUCATION in Immersive Environments.
Immersive Global Summit, Sept 2022 (Madeira, Portugal): Speaker and panelist on ‘Creative Arts, Immersive Worlds & Humanities in MetaEducation’ and ‘Metahumans in Immersive Disrealities’ tracks.
Digital Enterprise Show (DES), June 2022, (Málaga, Spain): Featured panelist on ‘Women Beyond the Metaverse’ track.
PepsiCo - Decoding GBS, May 2022 (USA): Metaverse Overview for PFNA
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XR Con, Nov 2021 (Europe):
A panel discussion with Sara Lisa Vogl, Co-Founder of Women in Immersive Technology, Saskia Groenewegen, Principal Expert VR/AR at Ordina, Gabriella Chihan Stanley, Co-Founder & CCO vrisch + Founder XRVienna and Andy Fidel, Social Experience Architect & Creative XR Producer.Rec Con, Sept 2021 (USA):
Speaker and panel moderator focusing on ‘Women in XR’ and ‘Worldsof Wonder’ in Rec Room's creator summit.VR/AR Global Summit - Fall 2021 European Edition, Sept 2020: Discussed Augmented Education and European Cultural Heritage in VR/AR.
Ryan Schultz Blog, March 2021 (USA): Featured in an article comparing Clubhouse with Twitter Spaces.
Educators in VR w/ Andy Fidel, Feb 2021 (USA): Highlighted for creating a persistent social space in AltspaceVR.
All Hip Hop, Feb 2021 (USA):
Featured in virtual reality event hosted by Rap Legend Grandmaster Caz.LaptopMag, Jan 2021 (USA):
Featured events in article about social VR experiences and VR as the next digital classroom platform.Caitlin Krause - Mindwise, Jan 2021 (USA): Mentioned for bringing innovation into 2021.
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Educators in VR, Dec 2020 (USA):
Holiday storytelling event in AltspaceVR.Freekteunen, Dec 2020 (Germany):
Virtual New Year's celebration featuring #GetSocial Winter Wonderland.Winter Wonderland feature, Sept 2020 (USA): Featured event by the Burning Man Project.
Jingle Ville VR, Dec 2020 (Canada): Christmas world-building project.
Sonovision, Dec 2020 (USA):
Featured in 'Mercredi c’est Virtuality…!'AR Post, Nov 2020 (USA):
Coverage of Virtuality Experience as a must-attend remote conference.Virtual Guru, Nov 2020 (France): Highlighted the Virtuality Experience.
Adobo Magazine, Nov 2020 (USA):
Discussed Virtuality's evolution to an online event.Immersive Learning News, Nov 2020 (USA): VR's role in enhancing conference connections.
Si San Juan, Nov 2020 (Argentina):
Covered the Virtuality Experience Online.Institut Française Argentine, Nov 2020 (Argentina): Featured the professional fair dedicated to VR/AR.
AFJV, Nov 2020 (France):
Covered the Virtuality Experience Online.ProvideoCoalition, Nov 2020 (USA):
Covered the Virtuality Experience Online.La Réclame, Oct 2020 (France):
Virtuality, le salon de la réalité virtuelle, devient… virtuelEducators in VR, Oct 2020 (USA): Cyberbullying: VR Events Hosts Speak Out
Voices of VR by Kent Bye, Sept 2020 (USA): Ran into Andy Fidel of #GetSocial community on AltspaceVR & they've been tracking development of different camps over the last couple of months & has seen a lot of the 150+ BRCvr worlds already.
#GetSocial Camp in Burning Man Multiverse, August-Sept, 2020 (USA) by Juliana Loh
BoingBoing, Sept 2020 (USA):
The Burning Man Multiverse is on like Donkey Kong. Feature of #GetSocial Camp at Burning Man Multiverse.VR Toronto Conference, August 2020 (Canada): #GetSocial meet-up.
ARPost, July 2020 (USA):
AltspaceVR Summer Update Includes Loads of Customization Options.VR/AR Global Summit, June 2020 (USA): Panel on VR Social in education and training with Educators in VR on ‘Future Smart Digital Ecosystems in a Post-Covid ERA’.
Laval Virtual Conference, May 2020 (USA): Explored Laval Virtual World as a VR/AR influencer.
TECH TOCK Season 3, March 2020 (USA): Discussed the importance of SocialVR during COVID-19.
Ichi Pro, Jan 2020 (Spain):
Future of remote education with Spatial Networks.Immersive Learning, Jan 2020 (USA):
Using immersive tools for education and teaching.Ryan Shultz Blog, Jan 2020 (USA):
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VR/AR Association, July 2019 (USA):
Happy Hour & Fireside Chats in Virtual Spaces. Meet with your local & global immersive community with new VR/AR Global Syncs in virtual spaces.ARVR Journey, July 2019 (USA): Featured article, ‘Future of Education & Online Teaching with Spatial Networks’.
AWE 2019, June 2019 (USA):
This Is What The Future Looks Like: AWE USA 2019 Event RecapAltspaceVR - How to take your remote business to the next level with Social VR, June 2019 (USA): Understanding new immersive tools will help you foster an enthusiastic and collaborative remote team.
AltspaceVR - Live Entertainment & Comedy Shows in Social VR, May 2019
AltspaceVR - Community Spotlight: Educators In VR, May 2019
AltspaceVR - LGBTQ+ & Friends Two Year Anniversary in Social VR, May 2019
Suzanne Showcasing Virtual Reality, May 2019 (Europe): Virtual Reality AWE conference – #AWECORE 2019
AltspaceVR - Health Systems Chat with Chuck Webster in Social VR, April 2019
Springtime in AltspaceVR, April 2019
AltspaceVR - Scenes and Screens Festival: Speculative Realities, April 2019
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Virtuali Teach, Nov 2018 (USA):
100 Voices of AR and VR in EducationAWE 2018 Talks in AltspaceVR, Sept 2018
Introducing Weekly #AltVRWomen Meet-up in AltspaceVR, April 2018
Scenes and Screens Festival in AltspaceVR, March 2018
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Women in XR Series: Interview with Morgan Mercer, April 2017 (USA)
Women in XR Series: Interview with Dessy Levinson, April 2017 (USA)
Women in XR Series: Interview with Sarah Hill, April 2017 (USA)
Virtual reality Snapchat accounts to follow, July 2016 (USA)





« Social media shares information. Spatial networks are shared experiences. In these moments, we create memories, and that creates community. »
— Andy Fidel
Spatial Networking
In 2016, I coined the term “Spatial Networking” to describe how immersive technology is transforming the way we communicate, collaborate, and build community online.
My work focuses on social technology—helping individuals and teams form deeper connections while shaping the future of immersive design and engagement.
Spatial network (noun): A social network that uses immersive technology (VR/AR) to enable connection, collaboration, and the formation of virtual communities.
Spatial networking (verb): The exchange of information, 3D assets, and human interaction in immersive digital environments (VR/AR), enabling real-time collaboration and shared experiences.
Unlike traditional social media, which focuses on sharing information, spatial networks create shared experiences. And in those moments—we create memories. That’s what builds community.