Curated Lounges
Through our series of curated lounges, we invite you to enrich your Festival experience by connecting with like-minded individuals. Whether you are a startup looking to grow your business, a woman/ally working in tech looking for a supportive community, or a Trailblazer interested in our exclusive VIP experiences - we have a dedicated space for you.
Elevate Festival is an inclusive space where startups can thrive! If you run or work at a startup, join us in the Startup Lounge for an opportunity to mingle with other startup founders and share experiences around growing pains or tips and tricks for acing your next funding round. This year, we also have opportunities for 1:1 meetings with investors, roundtables with industry experts, the opportunity to pitch on the Startup Stage and exclusive social events. Lastly, meet members of the Elevate Innovation team and hear pitches from Elevate program alumni at a showcase of past accelerator companies.
Visit the powerhouse Women+ in Tech lounge for your chance to network with like-minded women who identify as tech entrepreneurs and gender-diverse professionals. Whether you are new to the tech & innovation industry or a seasoned veteran, this is a place to connect with your community. Featuring inspiring content, women-led programming, workshops, networking and mentorship opportunities, and a great place to sit back and relax.
For the ultimate Festival experience, join us in the Trailblazer Lounge. This exclusive space for Trailblazer Pass holders will feature private working space, exclusive networking opportunities, gourmet breakfast and lunch daily and a VIP opening night cocktail party with a special celebrity guest. Plus, you never know what other surprise and delight moments await!