TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Is Almost Here: Three Days with the People Shaping the Future of Tech

Startup and tech communities around the world are turning their attention to San Francisco, where TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is just hours away. It is one of the most prominent annual gatherings of founders, investors, and tech leaders. The conference goes well beyond keynotes. It is a place to build relationships, discover startups, and connect with the people who will set the industry's direction in the years ahead.

Dates, Venue, and Scale

Moscone West in San Francisco will host the conference over three days, from October 13 to 15. Organizers expect more than 10,000 founders, investors, and executives, all with one shared goal: making connections that could change the course of their ventures and careers.

The announced figures show the scale of the event:

• More than 250 speakers from across the tech and investment sectors.
• Over 200 sessions across six stages, plus roundtable discussions and breakout sessions.
• More than 300 startups showcasing their latest products and solutions.

Notable Names on Stage

The lineup features a range of influential figures from the worlds of technology and business, including:

• RJ Scaringe, founder of electric vehicle maker Rivian.
• Andrew Feldman of AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems.
• Cat Dejong of Anthropic.
• Les Karpas of NVIDIA.
• Alexa von Tobel of venture firm Inspired Capital.
• Actor and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg.

Discussions will cover a wide range of topics, most notably AI, robotics, tech infrastructure, investment, startup growth, fintech, and climate tech, as well as the real challenges companies face as they scale.

The Startup Expo: From Idea to Product

If you would rather explore than sit in sessions, the Expo Hall is the place for you. There you can see new innovations up close, talk directly with the teams building them, and find out which ideas have actually become real products and businesses.

The hall also features the top 200 startups, carefully selected to take part in Startup Battlefield. The competition is one of the conference's best-known highlights and gives emerging companies a chance to get in front of investors and the media.

Each attendee can shape the experience around their own priorities, whether that means focusing on sessions, spending time in the expo, or splitting the three days between the two.

Tickets and Available Deals

The conference uses tiered pricing, and ticket prices will rise to door rates starting at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time on October 13. Key offers include:

• Savings of up to $100 when you buy before door pricing takes effect.
• 50% off a second ticket of the same type, for anyone bringing a colleague or partner.
• Additional discounts for groups of four or more.
• The Layoff to Liftoff program for people who were recently laid off, which offers an Expo+ ticket for just $75.

For companies hoping to book an exhibit table in front of this audience, the registration deadline was October 2.

Why This Event Matters to Tech Watchers

Conferences the size of Disrupt offer a real-time snapshot of where the industry is heading. The presence of companies such as NVIDIA, Anthropic, and Cerebras confirms that AI and its infrastructure remain front and center. The range of topics, from climate to fintech, points to a broad set of opportunities for entrepreneurs. For startups, the conference is a chance to test their ideas in front of an expert audience. For investors, it offers an early look at promising ventures before they reach the broader market.

As opening day approaches, Disrupt 2026 remains a key event for anyone who wants to know what technology will bring next, whether they attend in person or follow the announcements and discussions that come out of it.

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