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State of GIS 2026 a Strong Success in Hobart

TASSIC chair Maurits van der Vlugt GAICD highlighting the new 3D City Model to Minecraft case study and Robb Meijers from Land Tasmania, NRE Tas demonstrating the new LISTmap and Common Operating Platform.

TASSIC was proud to be associated with State of GIS 2026, a community-led event delivered entirely by Tasmanian volunteers. With more than 150 attendees and standing room only, the conference highlighted strong momentum across the sector.

Under the theme Island to Insight: AI, Analytics and the Digital Landscape, presentations showcased advances in LISTmap redevelopment, AI-driven geospatial workflows, and real-world analytics applications. A panel on industry expectations for AI skills sparked valuable discussion on workforce readiness.

A fantastic, high-energy event — we’re already looking forward to next year.

Read more about the State of GIS 2026 event and follow us on LinkedIn.

Photography courtesy of Grace Uziallo

June 2026

New TASSIC case study

Minecraft view of Riverbend Park — Minecraft Riverbend Park Screenshot

We’re excited to share our latest case study highlighting an innovative project from the City of Launceston: 3D City Model to Minecraft.

This initiative shows how a traditional 3D city model can be transformed into an engaging, interactive experience—making urban data accessible and relevant to a younger audience. By leveraging Minecraft, Launceston has found a creative way to connect with the next generation and encourage interest in planning, design and spatial thinking.

It’s a great example of how geospatial data can be reimagined to drive community engagement.

Read the full 3D City Model to Minecraft case study and others on the TASSIC Publications page.

June 2026

2025 Tasmanian Geospatial Conference

Man talking behind a lectern — Michael Giudici speaking at the 2025 Tasmanian Geospatial Conference.

A record number of more than 160 survey and geospatial professionals converged on Hobart on Friday 21 November, to celebrate technologies as part of the annual Tasmanian Surveying and Geospatial Conference. This year, the Tasmanian Spatial Information Council (TASSIC) co-hosted the event, supported by the Institution of Surveyors Tasmania, the Surveyors Trust and a host of industry partners, sponsors and exhibitors.

The day was rounded out with a showcase of innovative presentations from University of Tasmania staff and students, and a panel discussion on "What’s next for the Tasmanian Geospatial Sector", especially considering the winding up of the national peak body (GCA). The discussion centred on a local and grassroots approach, navigating the different 'tribes' that make up our industry, ensuring we include the younger generations, and focusing on what we have in common: our love of maps!

The full program and presentation abstracts are available at https://tasgeo.org/

December 2025