TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Kicks Off in San Francisco with Top Tech Leaders and 300+ Startups

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens October 13 in San Francisco, featuring 200+ sessions with leading innovators and an expo showcasing 300+ startups, plus discounted passes available before prices rise at the door.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is set to begin on October 13 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, drawing more than 10,000 founders, investors, and technology leaders eager to explore innovations shaping the industry’s future. The three-day event, running through October 15, will feature over 250 speakers across more than 200 sessions on topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, fintech, climate tech, and infrastructure.

Attendees can engage with executives from influential companies including Rivian’s RJ Scaringe, celebrity producer Mark Wahlberg, investment leader Alexa von Tobel from Inspired Capital, Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman, Anthropic’s Cat de Jong, and NVIDIA’s Les Karpas. These conversations promise insights into startup growth, investment strategies, and scaling challenges.

Beyond the conference talks, the expansive Expo Hall offers opportunities to discover emerging technologies and innovations from over 300 startups. Among them, 200 startups have been selected to participate in the prestigious Startup Battlefield competition, spotlighting the most promising new ventures.

TechCrunch emphasizes attendee flexibility, allowing participants to tailor their experience by focusing on sessions, the expo, or a mix of both. Early ticket purchasers can save up to $100 before prices increase at the door on October 13, 8 a.m. PT, plus receive a 50% discount on a second pass of the same type. Group discounts and a special "Layoff to Liftoff Ticket Program" are also available, offering a discounted Expo+ Pass to those recently laid off.

As excitement builds for one of the technology industry's most anticipated events, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 promises to be a hub of innovation, networking, and insights from some of the brightest minds in tech.