In just under 48 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 kicks off at San Francisco’s Moscone West—October 13-15—bringing together over 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders for three intense days of insight and innovation.
Big stages, big names
The conference program features more than 200 sessions spread across six stages, including roundtables and breakout events. Expect leaders from companies at the forefront of artificial intelligence, robotics, infrastructure, fintech, climate tech, and enterprise decision-making. Key speakers include the CEO of Rivian; the managing partner at Inspired Capital; the head of Cerebras Systems; a senior figure at Anthropic; and an NVIDIA executive. These talks will highlight the challenges and triumphs of scaling operations in today’s frontier tech markets.
Where ideas meet execution
For attendees seeking discovery over dialogue, the Expo Hall presents over 300 startups unveiling what’s next. Within that space, the Startup Battlefield competition spotlights 200 hand-picked startups vying for visibility and momentum. Whether you focus on engaging in key sessions or meeting innovators in the expo, Disrupt promises a space to chart different paths across these three energized days.
Secure your access—and savings
Prices for passes are set to increase at the door on Wednesday, October 13 at 8:00 a.m. PT. Attendees can currently save up to $100 by registering ahead of time. There’s also a deal where bringing a second person gets you half off the same ticket type. Group discounts are available for parties of four or more. Plus, there’s an Expo+ Pass available for just $75 through the Layoff to Liftoff Ticket Program for those who recently lost their jobs.
With Disrupt 2026 almost here, the opportunity to connect, explore, and take in what’s next for tech is what’s on the table. If you’re in the game, now’s when decisions matter—whether around who’s speaking, what startups to watch, or how you’ll get in.
What this means: Disrupt 2026 is shaping up as a nexus for innovation in a moment defined by rapid breakthroughs in AI, robotics, and sustainability-driven tech. As scaling, competition, and ethical impacts take center stage globally, events like this offer rare face time with decision-makers and creators navigating those very pressures. Pay close attention to themes like AI infrastructure, climate crossovers in hardware, and startup survival strategies—those may tell you where the next wave of winners comes from.
