TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is offering a reduced-price Expo+ pass for individuals recently impacted by layoffs. The promo drops the cost to $75, limited to the first 100 qualifying attendees, or until Disrupt begins on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT. Once those spots are taken, the offer disappears.
What You Get with an Expo+ Pass
Even at the discounted rate, the Expo+ pass delivers strong value. It grants access to the Expo Hall, where over 300 exhibiting startups will present among more than 10,000 attendees—including founders, operators, investors, and tech innovators.
Pass holders can also attend breakout sessions led by industry experts with live Q&A opportunities. Additional perks include side events like workshops and meetups across the Bay Area during Disrupt Week, October 10–16. With the event set for October 13–15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, these side events bookend the core three-day conference.
An AI-powered matchmaking feature via the TechCrunch Events app allows attendees to identify peers with shared interests for one-on-one meetings. The Expo+ pass also opens doors to spontaneous networking in the halls and during official social events.
Important Limits & Full Experience Options
While the Expo+ pass gives significant access, it does not include entrance to industry Stages or roundtable sessions—key components of the full Disrupt experience. Those looking for broader programming will need to explore higher-tier ticket options.
Eligible attendees must have experienced a layoff. Even then, only the first 100 who claim the offer will get the discounted price. After that window, or once Disrupt begins, the promo ends.
Disrupt 2026 promises to bring together thousands in the tech and startup space to explore hiring, fundraising, dealmaking, and networking. It’s designed to help people reconnect with peers, learn emerging trends, and position themselves for opportunity in a shifting job market.
What this means: In an atmosphere of widespread layoffs and cooling venture activity, pricing access initiatives like this help bridge the gap for professionals seeking to stay plugged into opportunity. For those who qualify, this isn’t just a discount—it’s a chance to relaunch your network, get exposure, and follow through on the kinds of conversations that can lead ahead. Worth watching: whether other major tech events follow suit, and whether this offer reaches enough people before the pass quota fills up.
