The interactive experience blends AI, holography and the Vanderbilt legacy inside one of New York’s most iconic landmarks.
Houston, Texas, (September 3, 2026) — Aexa Tech, a Houston-based holographic AI company, announced a partnership with the House of Vanderbilt, debuting Sept. 15 during New York Fashion Week inside Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal.
As part of the House of Vanderbilt’s Makers, Moguls, and Muses experience, Aexa’s HoloConnect AI platform lets attendees meet Vanderbilt ancestors rendered as interactive holograms, from railroad magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt to the women who shaped the dynasty; blending history, fashion, storytelling and technology.
The setting is deliberate. Grand Central Terminal, long a hub of American transportation, connection and communication, becomes the stage for a new generation of holographic AI presence, linking a storied past to the future of human connection.
“AI is becoming extraordinarily intelligent. The next transformation is giving that intelligence presence,” said Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca, CEO and Founder of Aexa Tech. “The future of AI is presence.”
- The first and only holographic teleportation technology in space, validated aboard the International Space Station
- Aexa is the first company backed by the House of Vanderbilt’s newly formed family office
- Guests will interact directly with Aexa’s AI experience during the evening’s Grand Central after-party
The partnership opens the door to applying Aexa’s technology across fashion, luxury retail, museums, education, historical storytelling, immersive experiences and interactive commerce, extending the platform’s reach into new global markets.
Watch a preview of the technology on YouTube ahead of the runway premiere of Aexa Tech’s interactive AI holograms, featuring Vanderbilt women of historical significance sharing their stories and insights.
For more information, visit aexa.tech.
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About Aexa Tech
Founded by Dr. Fernando De La Peña Llaca, Aexa Tech is a Houston-based company specializing in holographic AI and aerospace-derived spatial computing. Its HoloConnect AI platform serves airports, healthcare, hospitality, museums and enterprise venues. For more information, visit aexa.tech.
About the House of Vanderbilt
The House of Vanderbilt is a family office founded by Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin that invests in companies and emerging technologies while honoring the Vanderbilt family’s legacy of American entrepreneurship, infrastructure and connection.
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