The final deadline to apply for hosting an official Side Event during Disrupt 2026 closes tonight. If your organization has been considering hosting something special on the sidelines of Disrupt—networking events, workshops, meetups—this is your last shot. Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on September 11. No further extensions will be granted.
Why Host a Side Event?
Side Events offer unique opportunities. They let you put your team in direct contact with founders, customers, investors, and collaborators in a more intimate setting than a conference floor. Rather than just another gathering, Side Events enable deeper, more meaningful conversations between people most relevant to your organization.
They also allow you to position your brand at the center of relevant topics, build stronger relationships with your existing community, and invite others into your ecosystem. Approved events are promoted via Disrupt’s Side Events page, the main agenda, app, newsletters, articles, and social media—expanding your reach beyond just your guest list. An added benefit: hosts get to offer their attendees a 25% discount on Disrupt tickets, making your Side Event part of the broader Disrupt experience.
What Happens If You Don’t Host One?
Even without hosting, there’s a lot to gain by attending Disrupt. With regular ticket pricing set to increase after September 26, getting in early means access to everything the conference and its community offer—from discovering new tech and meeting partners to scouting talent and connecting with investors.
If you’re focused on specific areas like AI, biotech & health, fintech, fundraising, or startup ventures, you’ll find Disrupt’s programming especially relevant. These topics are centerpieces of the event’s agenda this year.
This all matters because Disrupt remains a key moment in the tech calendar—a chance to see major innovations and stakeholder interactions that shape what’s next.
Want to get involved? Apply by midnight PT tonight. The chance to be part of Disrupt’s official lineup ends with this deadline—this isn’t just another reminder. It’s the last call to make your mark.
