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TASSIC and TasICT – a prospering partnership

Maurits van der Vlugt, Roxane Bandini-Maeder and Russell Kelly sitting in chairs smiling — Photo caption: TASSIC chair Maurits van der Vlugt GAICD with TasICT member Roxane Bandini-Maeder, founder and CEO of Geoneon and TasICT CEO Russell Kelly. Photography courtesy of Grace Uziallo.

TASSIC has joined TasICT https://www.tasict.com.au/, uniting two key communities for Tasmania’s digital and economic future. TASSIC connects industry, government, and community around spatial data, supporting sectors like infrastructure, property, and environmental management. TasICT advocates for digital growth, innovation, and industry collaboration. Together, they will host events, foster cross-sector collaboration, and align advocacy efforts. This partnership aims to build a more connected, innovative, and resilient technology community across Tasmania.

We look forward to working together to support a more connected, collaborative and forward-looking technology community across Tasmania.

June 2026

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