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SporkWhale VIP status unlocks exclusive access to the venue’s most restricted zone. Your credentials grant entry to a premium environment designed for elite networking, curated hospitality, and a friction-free experience away from the general public.
Skip the concession lines. Here we serve daily breakfast, delicious lunch, and all-day snacks in the VIP lounge.
Stay charged with premium refreshments available exclusively to VIPs. Enjoy daily coffees, hot herbal teas, and an open selection of chilled sparkling waters, iced tea, and sodas.
Receive “White Glove Service” with a Web3-knowledgeable VIP Concierge dedicated to curating your experience and facilitating high-value networking connections within the ecosystem.
Your primary HQ. Enjoy a dedicated space designed for comfort and connection away from the general crowds.
Text +1 720-316-1220
Your Web3 knowledgeable VIP Concierge is on standby to answer questions, guide you to events, and help you navigate the ecosystem.
Enjoy preferential seating at stages and receive personalized hospitality communications so you never miss a beat.
As a SporkWhale VIP, your time is high-leverage. We have curated these specific sessions to ensure you are in the room for the most critical infrastructure debates, regulatory shifts, and institutional breakthroughs. While the full schedule features hundreds of talks, these represent the “Alpha” of ETHDenver 2026.
Opening – Tomasz Stańczak (EF) — Main Stage
US Crypto Policy Keynote: – Hester Peirce (SEC) & Paul Atkins — Main Stage
Why Robinhood Is Launching Its Own Chain: – Johann Kerbrat & Sergio Mello — Main Stage
Stablecoins Summit: Featuring Bo Hines (Tether) — New France Village Stage
Decentralized AI Summit: Featuring David Jiao (Privasea) — Futurllama
Genesis Party: Official Opening Party — Vibez Lounge
Builder Growth, AI Agents, and One-Shotting Onchain Apps with Austin Griffith — Main Stage
AI Future Meets Ethereum Future: Tomasz Stańczak — Main Stage
Keynote: Sreeram Kannan — Main Stage
Infrastructure Summit: Fireside with Coinbase’s Viktor Bunin — Prosperia Stage
Protocol Engineering Summit: From Vanity to Value — Futurllama Stage
‘Crypto in America’ Live with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce — Main Stage
Fireside: Consensys’ Joe Lubin — Main Stage
Developer Workshops: Fireside with Nader Dabit — Prosperia Stage
DeFi Infrastructure for Institutional Adoption — New France Village Stage
VENUE: National Western Complex (NWC) 4850 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216.
ENTRANCES: All three official entrances are situated on the Northwest side of the building, facing National Western Drive(towards the river).
Side Entrance
REGISTRATION
Make your way to the VIP registration booth, which will be located inside the Main Entrance as shown on the map. The registration booth will open from Wednesday 2/18 – Saturday 2/21 from 9:00am MST to 6:00pm MST. Please bring a form of photo ID and your ticket (if you have one) in order to receive your SporkWhale credentials.
VIP BADGE & WRISTBAND PICK UP
You will receive both a VIP badge and a wristband. Please ensure that you keep and wear both at all times and on every day you plan to attend the event. Your credentials are non-transferable.
SPORKWHALE LOUNGE
Location: It is situated directly adjacent to the Side Entrance.
Placement: It is located across from the Main Stage & Networking Lounge in the Schillages area.
Fastest Access: Use the Side Entrance (the middle set of doors) for the most direct route.
SporkWhale Badgeholder Access Required.
Located on the 4th floor of the LANXESS Arena, The Zone offers various areas perfect for relaxation, entertainment & networking.
Enjoy free general admission to ETHDenver every year as a SporkDAO member, your open-access pass to the world’s largest Web3 innovation festival.
Enjoy free general admission to ETHDenver every year as a SporkDAO member, your open-access pass to the world’s largest Web3 innovation festival.
Enjoy free general admission to ETHDenver every year as a SporkDAO member, your open-access pass to the world’s largest Web3 innovation festival.
Sporkwhale Lounge
Sporkwhale Lounge
YOUR HOME BASE:
Your exclusive headquarters for comfort and connection. Recharge with coffee, refuel with a warm lunch, network with fellow VIPs or just escape the chaos, this is your sanctuary.
ACCESS:
SporkWhale Badge Holders Only.
Intelligence for you about SporkDAO or ETHDenver 2026 as a VIP.
Enjoy free general admission to ETHDenver every year as a SporkDAO member, your open-access pass to the world’s largest Web3 innovation festival.
Access is strictly restricted to SporkWhale VIP Credential holders. The lounge is located directly adjacent to the Side Entrance & the Main Stage. Please have your badge visible at the security checkpoint for entry.
Unlike standard conference catering, we serve premium meals (Gourmet Tacos, Superfood Salads, Korean Chicken, Vegetarian options, & more) at specific “Drop Times” to ensure freshness. We highly recommend activating SMS alerts on the dashboard to receive a 10-minute warning before food is served.
If you are missing the Alerts, use the “Activate The Signal” form on the main dashboard to sync your mobile number. You can also text our Concierge Hotline at +1 720-316-1220 for assistance.
No. Due to the exclusivity of the networking environment, access is limited only to individuals with a valid SporkWhale VIP badge.
We have a dedicated high-speed network for ETH Denver.
Network: ETHD WiFi
You have direct access to your SporkWhale VIP Concierge for any additional information. Text the VIP Concierge Hotline at +1 720-316-1220 for real-time answers.
