Brennan White
2026 Speaker

Brennan White

Virtual Prototyping Manager

Lockheed Martin

About

Brennan White is an engineering leader and researcher focused on the intersection of advanced visualization and applied AI. He leads multidisciplinary teams developing software systems that integrate real-time 3D technologies with emerging tools in machine learning and computer vision. With a background spanning mechanical engineering, software development, and applied research, Brennan brings a systems-level perspective to solving complex technical challenges. His work emphasizes practical innovation, scalable design, and the thoughtful integration of new technologies within industrial and enterprise contexts. Brennan holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s degree in engineering management from Louisiana Tech University. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate in aerospace engineering at the University of Alabama, where his research focuses on AI-enabled simulation and prototyping.

2026 Sessions

Oct 1311:35 AM12:20 PM
Blue BreakoutPanel

(Panel) A New Shared Reality: Redefining Design, Viz & Engagement with AI, XR & Digital Twins

Atrium Ballroom B

AI, XR, and digital twins are reinventing the way we design, visualize, and interact with products, data, and the built world; while the spatial age is redefining customer experience as we know it. Explore the next frontier of visualization and commerce as practitioners share how they’re delivering real-world impact: 1) Design & operational visualization: Accelerating design cycles, enhancing collaboration, and optimizing lifecycles. 2) Customer engagement & growth: Reaching new audiences, boosting sales, and unlocking deeper consumer insights.  Topics include: – Workflow integration : Embedding AI/XR into enterprise systems to iterate faster, reduce waste, and shorten time-to-market – Collaborative design : Real-time 3D collaboration to improve decision-making and stakeholder alignment – Reality capture & 3D pipelines : Converting physical spaces and CAD/BIM/scan data into immersive assets with photogrammetry, LiDAR, no-code/generative 3D tools, etc. – Simulation & planning : Using digital twins and real-time data for layout optimization, scenario modeling, and process simulation – Insight-driven decisions : Making complex data intuitive and actionable; VR-based data capture – Next-gen customer experiences : From product visualization and configuration to virtual try-on and immersive commerce – AI-powered personalization : Recommendation engines and AI assistants for tailored discovery, education, and customer support – Business impact & scaling : Tracking engagement, conversion, and other metrics; building sustainable content and governance workflows