Stop waiting for the metaverse.
Build spaces people actually want to be in.

I’m Andy Fidel. I help remote teams, global brands, and digital communities build virtual events that feel like shared experiences.

I’ve spent 15+ years in social media and 10+ years in immersive tech. Back in 2016, I coined the term Spatial Networking — to describe how we connect, collaborate, and build community in VR, AR, and 3D spaces.

Since then, I’ve designed virtual summits, community worlds, branded metaverse activations, and creator programs with some of the most talented people in the immersive space.

💫 What I do:

✦ Virtual Events & Summits
✦ Spatial Experience Design
✦ Creator & UGC Programs
✦ Community Building Across Platforms

🤝 Who I've worked with: 

• XR Bootcamp + Meta (Worlds Creator Academy)
• ONE Digital Consulting (Madrid in Game, Ara Malikian, AENOR)
• Scout House (SME: Social VR)
• Rec Room: Influencers + Partners Manager (Video Partner Program)
• LinkedIn Marketing Solutions (USA, EMEA + LATAM)
• PepsiCo Talent Solutions
• C2 International (TikTok Canada, GitHub Universe, Twitch Partner Summit)
• Microsoft AltspaceVR: Social & Community Manager
• VRScout + Google (YouTube VR Creator Lab, Google Sheets)
• VRARA, Educators in VR, Immersive Learning Research Network
• Verizon Media & Verizon 5G Labs
• WXR Venture Fund

🤝 Partnerships

• Jigsaw Night Social Ambassador 
• Spectacles Network Ambassador
• Meta Creator Partner + Affiliate Quest Partner
• HTC Viverse Partner

✨ 2025 Keynotes & Workshops:
→ The Future of Social is Spatial
→ Spatial Networking For Brands & Marketers
→ The Power of Play in VR
→ From Hashtags to 3D Spaces

📩 DM me on LinkedIn for business inquiries & collaborations.
Email: andy@getsocial.network

Fluent in English, French & Spanish.

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𝗜𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄:

🌀 Spatial Network (noun)
A type of social network that uses immersive technologies (VR/AR) to enable connection, collaboration, and community building in shared virtual environments.

🌀 Spatial Networking (verb)
The real-time exchange of information, 3D assets, and interactions within immersive environments. This process creates presence, shared experience, and a sense of community.

The Four Pillars to Spatial Networks: 
1️⃣ Embodiment
2️⃣ Shared Reality
3️⃣ Engagement
4️⃣ Impact

« Social media shares information. Spatial networks are shared experiences. In these moments, we create memories, and that creates community. » —Andy Fidel (2016)

More than an event, 
I’ll keep this moment close to my heart. 💙

#WCASK2025 brought together 100 creators from 10 regions to explore what’s possible with mobile-first experiences in Meta Horizon Worlds. 

Hosted in Seoul, South Korea! 
This experience was full of:

✨ Learning
✨ Creative energy
✨ Connection

Such a proud moment!!

In 2025, I was invited to join the team behind the Worlds Creator Academy by Meta in New York City, San Francisco, and Seoul. I got to scout & invite talented creators and developers from around the world to join the program.

There’s nothing like being surrounded by creative, passionate people building the future of XR and UGC — together.

Ever grateful for the opportunity. 🙏
I met incredible people through this experience. 

Thank you for the memories!! 
XR Bootcamp, Meta, Shadi Nayyer, Deepak Nair, Jake Steinerman, Dilmer Valecillos, Ferhan Özkan, Rahel Demant, Deborah L., Scout House, Leo Estrella, Rahul Shaw, Krunal MB Gediya ✨, Boon Jun Aw, Sufee Yama, Kavin K., Gerard Baldsing, Shivani Deshpande, Joe Chung, Jimmy Yu, Roman Pillai, Amanda Parks, Amy Doherty, Ling Ang, Tong Liang Koh, JiYoon Kim, Naveen Upadhyay, TZU HSUAN TU, MILKY WONG, Mohammed Nadirsha, CHEOL MIN K., Nicolas SAMAMA, Max Manausa, Jeetesh Singh, Keorattana Luangrath, Annyan Swarnkar, Vivek Thakur, Pauline Andrault, and so many more ✨ 💫 

#WCA #WorldsCreatorAcademy #UGC

Andy Fidel ✨

Creates social experiences for remote communities using virtual events and immersive technologies. 

Andy Fidel studies the impact of VR/AR on digital communications and the broader implications for identity, community engagement, and human-centered design. She coined the term 'Spatial Networking' in 2016, highlighting the social impact of immersive reality and exploring how the metaverse could transform interaction, education, and collaboration. Her insights and strategies have been adopted by creative industries worldwide, driving innovation in remote experiences, hybrid workspaces, and global community impact.

Many thanks to collaborators!
Rec Room, Madrid in Game, C2 International & C2 Montréal, LinkedIn Corporation, Scout House, WXR Venture Fund, PepsiCo Talent Solutions, AltspaceVR by Microsoft, Verizon Media & 5G Labs, VRScout & Google VR/AR, Immersive Learning Research Network, Educators in VR, and communities at large in the multiverse.

#GetSocial in VR
Is a community and platform founded by Andy Fidel in 2015, focused on promoting social experiences and connections in virtual reality and augmented reality. The digital platform aims to bring together creators, enthusiasts, and innovators to share knowledge, collaborate, and shape the future of social VR and AR. We host events, conferences, workshops, and discussions to foster growth and innovation in the spatial computing industry. 

“Social media shares information; spatial networks are shared experiences. In these moments, we create memories, and that creates community.” — Andy Fidel https://www.spatialnetworks.org/

XR Bootcamp

Growth @Meta | ex-TikTok | ex-Twitch | AdColor in Tech Nominee | TechWomen Mentor | Performance Coach

Developer Advocate @Meta | ex-Fortnite | ex-Roblox

ex-Meta | XR/VR Strategy Consultant | VR Developer Advocate | Community Engagement, Growth Strategies

Developer Advocate at Meta & Learn XR Founder 🕶️ Subscribe on YouTube for MR/VR Videos & cutting edge technologies. Opinions are my own.

Co-Founder at XR Bootcamp and Global Organizer of the SensAI Hackademy

Founder VR/AR Academy, Global Organizer SensAI Hackademy

Program Manager @ Meta | Ex-BD & Partnerships @ TikTok, Duolingo, Udemy, and Rakuten Viki | Chicago Booth MBA

Scout House

Game Developer| AR / VR Developer | Mobile Developer | Web Developer

Lead XR Developer | Unreal / Unity Developer | Freelancer

XR Prototyper building All Things Krazyy | Educator | Co-head at XDG मुंBAI | Snap Lens Ambassador | SnapAR | 8th Wall | Meta Quest MR | WebXR

Co-founder & CTO of gowaaa, Meta Horizon World Partner, Snap Lens Network Partner, Meta Horizon Start Partner

XR Strategist & Prototyper l Snap AR Ambassador & Meta Horizon Worlds Partner l Lecturer l Founder of Utopia Lab

Immersive Storyteller & Spatial Experience Designer | Snap AR Partner | Spatial & immersive Experiences | 🤖 Founder @rbkavinstudio

Animaton | Art Direction | XR Tech Artist | Meta Horizon World Partner

Creative Technologist

Senior Creative Technologist @ R/GA | MFA, MA, BEng | Design x Technology x Education

Performer & New Media Artist, Based in South Korea

Immersive Designer, Creative Lead

XR Developer | Prototyping Innovative XR Experiences

Creative Director | Game Designer | Narrative Designer

Film / XR Producer

👾Indie Developer | Meta Horizons Creator Program | Meta Horizon Start

Technical Artist @Quantum Universe, Seoul, Korea

Co-Founder & CTO at Kupa Creative | Ex-Meta | Creative Technologist

3D Game Artist | Stylized Unity | Indie & Solo Dev | Meta Horizon World Partner

Founder of Varket.cc & Taiwan Mazstudio Ltd | Creative Tech & AI Developer | Meta Horizon Worlds Partner

Research Associate at NTU Singapore | Mixed Reality developer

Unreal+Unity FX Visual Artist / Android App Developer / VR Solution Assist

Game Programmer

AR/XR Glasses Specialist | TCL RayNeo | Previously with XREAL, INAIR, RayNeo, ThirdEye Gen

SnapAR Developer - SLN Member | XR Developer | 3D Artist | Educator | Freelancer

Designer / XR + 3D Artist Animator / Director

Technical Artist Blender , Unreal Engine , UEFN

</ Snap SLN & Meta SPN > | Award-Winning And Featured Augmented Reality Artist & Developer | Design Engineer | 150B+ AR impression | AR Trainer |

▪ Indie game developer at AIO Games ▪ Working on an unannounced cozy art project (VR)

Creative XR Producer & Speaker • Future of Social is Spatial • Spectacles Lens Network Ambassador • Women of Future’s Top 100 in Emerging Tech • Meta Worlds Creator Academy • Newsletter (8K)

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