
Ashley Crowder
Ashley Crowder pioneers 3D and spatial computing, helping organizations revolutionize commerce with scalable digital twin and mixed reality solutions.
Ashley Crowder pioneers 3D and spatial computing, helping organizations revolutionize commerce with scalable digital twin and mixed reality solutions.
A trailblazer in 3D, digital twins, and spatial computing, this award-winning CEO empowers organizations with scalable strategies to revolutionize digital commerce. Her dynamic keynotes deliver actionable insights on immersive technology, helping brands boost engagement, streamline operations, and lead confidently in the evolving metaverse and Web3 landscape.
Keynote Speaker Ashley Crowder is an internationally acclaimed innovator in 3D, digital twins, and spatial computing technology. As CEO and Co-founder of VNTANA, she has become a transformative force in the tech industry, partnering with global leaders such as Meta, Wolverine Worldwide, and Astec Industries to deliver scalable 3D content and mixed reality platforms that are revolutionizing the way businesses engage with customers.
With a background in engineering and a portfolio of 14 patents in 3D graphics and hologram technology, Ashley brings a rare combination of technical expertise and business acumen. She is a member of the Khronos Group, helping to shape global standards for 3D technology, and was named to the inaugural AWE Hall of Fame for her outstanding contributions to the metaverse. Additional honors include being named one of USC’s top Engineering CEOs, winning the Patrick Soon Innovation Award, and receiving the AIS Lumiere Award.
Her work has been widely recognized in high-profile media outlets such as Meta’s Coursera course on the metaverse, Vogue Business, Bloomberg, TechCrunch, and Retail Touchpoints. Known for her ability to demystify complex technologies, Keynote Speaker Ashley Crowder empowers organizations with practical, forward-thinking strategies that integrate immersive 3D solutions into business models, driving customer engagement, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage.
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From design to maintenance, 3D and digital twin technology are redefining how industrial companies operate. Ashley shares real-world examples of how leading manufacturers are using 3D visualization to accelerate sales, streamline training, and cut service costs—without requiring teams to be CAD experts.
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Creating and deploying 3D content at scale has long been a bottleneck. Ashley breaks down how automation and AI are eliminating those barriers—empowering brands across fashion, CPG, and industrial sectors to turn engineering files into rich digital experiences for ecommerce, retail, and internal teams.
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Spatial Computing isn't just for gaming. In this talk, Ashley demystifies the concept and highlights real business use cases where spatial computing, AR, and 3D visualization are driving measurable ROI—helping companies boost engagement, increase conversion rates, and future-proof operations.
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Today’s customers and teams expect interactive, visual experiences—not PDFs and spreadsheets. Ashley explores how companies are adopting 3D as a universal language across departments, creating a more connected, collaborative, and effective product lifecycle.
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Ashley outlines how advances in automation and AI are enabling businesses to turn complex CAD files into lightweight, interactive 3D models for sales, training, and support—no technical expertise required. Learn how to unlock your existing design data and scale content creation across your enterprise.