Only six days remain until Disrupt 2026 kicks off at San Francisco’s Moscone West, where over 10,000 attendees from the global startup and tech sectors will gather. If you’re eyeing passes, act now: prices go up once doors open on October 13. Registering ahead of time will save you up to $100. Plus, there’s a deal on spare tickets and a special rate for those recently laid off.
What Disrupt 2026 Is Bringing
Running October 13–15, Disrupt 2026 will feature an expansive Expo Hall where hundreds of startups and tech firms will showcase new products, platform innovations, and emerging business models. Alongside the exhibition space, the event offers more than 200 sessions across six stages—including roundtables and breakouts—where more than 250 industry leaders will present on topics ranging from AI and fintech to scaling startups, hiring, infrastructure, and robotics.
The keynote and speaker lineup includes a diverse and heavyweight group of founders and executives: pioneers in AI leadership, robotics, venture capital, and more. They’ll provide insights on what’s changing across sectors like enterprise infrastructure and product strategy. A centerpiece of the event will also be Startup Battlefield 200, where 20 finalists will pitch live on stage for the chance to win a $100,000 prize and draw investor and media attention.
How to Save Before October 13
Several opportunities exist to reduce costs if you register before the conference doors open. Buy your pass now to save up to $100 off the door price. You’ll also get 50% off a second eligible pass—great for bringing a co-founder or team member. For those affected by recent layoffs, a discounted Expo+ ticket is available for just $75.
Beyond financial perks, early registration ensures full access to the most dynamic moments at Disrupt: networking in the halls, live innovation in the Expo, and session seating for major panels. Once doors open, those opportunities often come with higher price tags or sellouts.
With just days to go, several paths are clear: register before October 13 to lock in savings, bring a colleague with you to make the most of the discounted additional pass, or take advantage of the laid-off rate if it applies. Disrupt 2026 is your chance to catch up on technology trends, connect with founders and VCs, and position your work in front of an audience that matters.
What this tells us: the tech event space is continuing to lean into hybrid models of access and pricing to make content more inclusive and affordable, especially for those hit by layoffs. With early-bird deals stacking up, Disrupt is shaping up to be one of the standout gatherings in Q4—not just for what’s being shown, but for how community, cost, and access are being balanced.
