TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers $75 passes for laid-off workers seeking their next opportunity

Workers who have experienced layoffs are eligible for a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass priced at $75. The promotion applies exclusively to the first 100 people who meet the eligibility criteria, or until the conference begins on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT. After the 100 passes sell out, this pricing will no longer be available.

The three-day event, running October 13-15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, will draw more than 10,000 attendees including founders, investors, operators, and technology executives. Participants can establish connections with companies and individuals who may help advance their careers, expand their professional networks, identify new employment possibilities, and gain insight into developments across the startup ecosystem.

A layoff need not sideline your career momentum. Disrupt provides the setting to forge new relationships, investigate emerging opportunities, and move forward. Secure your Layoff Expo+ Pass while the 100-pass allocation remains, or before the conference launches on October 13.

Your next job opportunity could be one conversation away at Disrupt

When transitioning between positions, networking becomes essential. Disrupt offers three consecutive days to establish meaningful professional relationships in a concentrated setting.

Meet companies and discover opportunities

The Expo Hall serves as Disrupt's focal point, bringing together all 10,000+ participants—founders, investors, technology leaders, innovators, and builders. Browse offerings from 300+ participating startups, engage directly with founders and tech executives, learn about emerging companies, and position yourself for your next career move.

Build your network

Networking begins the moment you purchase your ticket. Download the TechCrunch Events app and leverage its AI-driven matching system to identify relevant contacts and establish connections aligned with your professional interests and objectives. Deepen these relationships through one-on-one meetings, conversations throughout the Expo Hall, and programming scheduled across Disrupt.

Learn what's next in the startup ecosystem

Breakout sessions deliver actionable knowledge, and you can pose questions directly to technology leaders who are shaping the startup and technology sectors. Apply these insights to your job search, upcoming interviews, or future career decisions.

Get out of the job-search loop

Disrupt extends beyond filling open positions. It offers access to professionals you wouldn't encounter on job boards, enables you to evaluate companies before submitting applications, and creates opportunities for conversations that may lead in unexpected directions.

What your $75 Layoff Expo+ Pass includes

• Expo Hall — Investigate potential career paths by connecting with startups, companies, and innovators in the conference's central hub, where 10,000+ technology professionals gather to explore 300+ exhibiting startups.
• Breakout Sessions — Gain practical knowledge from industry specialists and participate in panel discussions with Q&A opportunities.
• Side Events — Engage with the wider San Francisco Bay Area tech community through meetups, workshops, and activities during "Disrupt Week," October 10-16.
• AI-powered matchmaking and ad hoc meetings — Leverage the TechCrunch Events app to identify relevant contacts and arrange one-on-one meetings. Alternatively, initiate conversations with attendees throughout the venue.

Looking for more at Disrupt?

The Expo+ Pass provides entry to Disrupt's core offerings but excludes access to industry-specific stages and roundtable discussions.

Interested in a comprehensive conference experience? Review alternative ticket packages that unlock additional Disrupt programming and experiences.