The VIP SporkWhale Lounge is an exclusive area located within the Main Venue (National Western Complex) and accessible throughout the Main Event dates (February 27 – March 2, 2025). Positioned near the Main Stage, it features daily coffee service, light snacks, Happy Hour beverage service, and a variety of seating options such as high-top tables, couches, bean bags, and coffee tables. Access to this space is restricted to VIP ticket holders, who either purchase VIP tickets or acquire them through their sponsorship packages. VIP attendees typically include VC’s, investors, C-level executives, and senior management, making this upgrade ideal for sponsors aiming to showcase their brand to high-level decision-makers and founders.

This upgrade offers a prominent branding opportunity tailored for a high-level audience and is not suitable for sponsors looking to connect with developers. It includes digital signage within the space, as well as tabletop signage featuring sponsor logos, announcements, QR codes, and/or social media handles. Daily Happy Hours provide a chance to engage with a higher level of VIP attendees at once, and sponsors can also opt to include a swag table offering gifts and swag exclusively to VIP ticket holders in the lounge.