Description

The Crystal Palace Lounges are located in the heart of the Convention Center - the major thoroughfare to sessions, food trucks, the expo, and shuttle busses and ubers. Lounges are open to all attendees for networking, charging, and relaxing. Orientation of the lounges can be accessed via the pdf below. 

See the 2027 lounge floorplan.

CUSTOM LOUNGE
This Customized Sponsorship (option 2) offers sponsors the opportunity to design/outfit the empty space as they desire - with approval from NRF, Javits, and other entities. Sponsor to to pay for all fees and expenses associated with their design. Please note there is a 10' height restriction for sponsors designing their lounge and sponsor must send the proposed lounge design in advance (end of October) for NRF approval. Designs must include seating. 

Full details and rules for a custom Crystal Palace lounge can be found here. Sponsor's renderings are due Wednesday, October 28 for NRF's approval.

Sponsor to provide and/or commit to:

• Logos (2) | DUE: ASAP | SUBMIT LOGO HERE 
  
• 1 full color logo as high-resolution vector file. .eps, .ai or .pdf files are preferred.
• 1 single-color (black or white) logo as high-resolution vector file. .eps, .ai or .pdf files are preferred. 
• Coordination Conference Call with NRF  | DUE: late August or early September - details to be follow
• Schematic .dwg files of the lounge for NRF approval | DUE: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

STANDARD LOUNGE
The Standard Sponsorship offering (option 1) which includes: 

• table rounds and seating
• power hubs on tables
• 2 logo graphics
• optional gift item. Suggested quantity 500 per day.
•  Approved by NRF: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
  
• Shipping: Shipping: Sponsors ship gift items with their Lounge or booth materials.

Sponsor to provide:

• Logos (2) | DUE: ASAP | SUBMIT LOGO HERE 
  
• 1 full color logo as high-resolution vector file.  .eps, .ai or .pdf files are preferred.
• 1 single-color (black or white) logo as high-resolution vector file. .eps, .ai or .pdf files are preferred.

Sponsor-designed graphics: DUE: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

• sponsor-designed (1) 20w x 8'h' back wall
• sponsor-designed (6) double-sided, table tents (artwork 4"w x 8"h). Same design for all table tents. 
• sponsor-designed (1) double sided meter board (template) 

All badged attendees have access to these lounges. The Crystal Palace Lounges are NOT in place of exhibit booth space - all sales activity is prohibited. Sales pitches, product demos, etc... should be conducted in the sponsor's booth space in the Expo hall. Lounge sponsors may have up to 3 team members to support any enhanced activities (games, giveaways, snacks, etc...).

NOTE:

• Late fees may apply if artwork is submitted after the deadline.
• The sponsor is responsible for any fees associated with reprinting graphics and/or onsite removal/modification after the sponsor has given final approval.
• Sponsor-created graphics (in NRF’s contracted public spaces) must meet NRF standards – no profanity, political themes, nudity, obvious innuendo, critiques of competitors, etc... If the content review flags graphics for content/theme concerns, sponsors will be notified and asked to modify.