Conference

TechCrunch Disrupt

Where the future of tech breaks first.

  • Oct 13–15, 2026
  • San Francisco, United States
  • In-person
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About

Disrupt is TechCrunch's flagship conference and the birthplace of Startup Battlefield, the pitch competition whose alumni have raised more than $32 billion. Three days at Moscone West bring together 10,000+ founders, investors and operators for 200+ sessions — with an expo floor and a press density that make it one of the highest-leverage launch venues in tech. If a product wants headlines, it debuts here.

Who it's for: Startup founders, venture capitalists and tech operators

Organized by TechCrunch

StartupsVenture CapitalTechnologyAI
Attendees
10,000+ expected
Battlefield alumni raised
$32 billion (cumulative)
Connections made
20,000+ (historical)

Key facts

  • Attendees10,000+ founders, VCs and operatorsSource
  • Program250+ speakers across 200+ sessionsSource
  • Battlefield alumni$32B+ raised, 250+ exitsSource

Facts on this page are verified against the linked sources.

Speakers

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  • Nikhil Chandhok

    Nikhil Chandhok

    Chief Product & Technology Officer

    Circle

    Speaker
  • Arvind Jain

    Arvind Jain

    Founder & CEO

    Glean

    Speaker
  • Jeff Lawson

    Jeff Lawson

    Co-founder

    Twilio

    Speaker
  • Ryan Meadows

    Ryan Meadows

    Chief Revenue Officer

    Lovable

    Speaker
  • Panos Panay

    Panos Panay

    SVP, Devices, Alexa & Leo

    Amazon

    Speaker
  • Robby Stein

    Robby Stein

    VP of Product, Google Search

    Google

    Speaker
  • Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji

    Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji

    Co-founder & SVP of Field Engineering

    Databricks

    Speaker
  • Kevin Bai

    Kevin Bai

    Founding Forward Deployed Engineer

    Rippling

    Speaker

Agenda

  • Startup Battlefield CompetitionFounders pitch expert judges for a $100,000 prize and the Battlefield Cup.
  • Six Specialized StagesThe Disrupt Stage, the Builders Stage, and industry stages covering AI, fintech and infrastructure.
  • AI-Centric Content TrackAI deployment across enterprise security, agents, robotics and manufacturing.
  • Founder and Investor PanelsConversations on fundraising, scaling and market opportunities.
  • Deep Tech and Infrastructure FocusPhysical AI, energy, fusion power and grid modernization.

Sponsors

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  • Google for Startups
  • Fidelity Private Shares
  • KOTRA
  • Signify Business Cash World Elite Mastercard by Wells Fargo
  • TriNet
  • Greenfield Partners
  • SEW.AI
  • Formidium

Venue

Moscone West

San Francisco, United States

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FAQ

What's the refund policy?

Full refund if a cancellation is emailed to events@techcrunch.com by July 31, 2026, 11:59 pm PT.

Can stealth founders book a Founder Pass?

Yes — both stealth and soon-to-be founders qualify.

Can I transfer my ticket?

Select tickets are transferable via the Disrupt Ticket Transfer form until October 2, 2026.

Are single-day tickets available?

No — every ticket covers all three days.

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