TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens in 48 hours with 10,000+ attendees and 250+ speakers

Conference Overview

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens October 13-15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, bringing together more than 10,000 founders, investors, and technology leaders for a three-day conference focused on networking and product discovery. The event will feature more than 250 speakers delivering keynotes and participating in sessions across six stages, with over 200 individual programming sessions including roundtables and breakout discussions. The conference also showcases 300+ startups demonstrating emerging technologies and business models. Early registration pricing ends October 13 at 8 a.m. PT, with ticket prices increasing at the door.

Speaker Lineup and Content Focus

The conference brings together executives and leaders from some of technology's most prominent companies and ventures. Notable speakers include RJ Scaringe from Rivian, entertainment figure Mark Wahlberg, Alexa von Tobel of Inspired Capital, Andrew Feldman of Cerebras Systems, Cat de Jong of Anthropic, and Les Karpas of NVIDIA. Programming spans multiple technology domains including artificial intelligence, robotics, infrastructure, venture capital investment, startup scaling, financial technology, climate innovation, and the operational challenges of building large-scale companies. This breadth of topics reflects the diversity of interests within the startup ecosystem.

Expo Hall and Startup Battlefield

Beyond the main conference sessions, attendees can explore the Expo Hall, which serves as a dedicated space for product discovery and direct company engagement. The space features 200 hand-picked startups that made it into the Startup Battlefield competition, allowing visitors to see early-stage companies, interact directly with founding teams, and assess which ideas have moved beyond concept into viable products and revenue-generating businesses. This experiential component gives attendees the opportunity to discover investment opportunities and evaluate emerging market trends firsthand.

Pricing and Attendance Options

Registration incentives include savings of up to $100 off ticket prices before the door rate takes effect. The conference offers group discounts for parties of four or more. Additionally, TechCrunch is running a Layoff to Liftoff program offering discounted Expo+ passes for $75 to recently displaced workers, acknowledging the ongoing volatility in technology employment. Attendees can also purchase a second pass at 50% off the ticket price, encouraging professionals to bring colleagues and expand their networking capacity across the three-day event. This tiered pricing structure accommodates different attendance scenarios and financial circumstances.