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

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 begins in fewer than 48 hours at Moscone West in San Francisco. Early-bird pricing ends when doors open on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT, with savings of up to $100 available now. Attendees can also purchase a second pass at half price.

The three-day event running October 13-15 will draw more than 10,000 founders, investors and technology leaders. The conference features more than 250 speakers presenting across 200+ sessions, roundtables and breakout discussions on six stages. Over 300 startups will showcase their work, including 200 hand-picked companies competing in Startup Battlefield.

Programming and speaker lineup

The conference program spans multiple stages with sessions addressing AI, robotics, infrastructure, investment, startup growth, fintech, climate and scaling operations. Confirmed speakers include RJ Scaringe of Rivian, Mark Wahlberg, Alexa von Tobel of Inspired Capital, Andrew Feldman of Cerebras Systems, Cat de Jong of Anthropic, and Les Karpas of NVIDIA.

Expo Hall and startup discovery

The Expo Hall provides a space for attendees to encounter emerging technologies, interact with company representatives, and observe how concepts are transitioning into commercial products and services. The venue also hosts the Startup Battlefield competition featuring the 200 selected startups.

Ticket options and pricing

Attendees can customize their experience by focusing on sessions, exploring the Expo Hall, or combining both throughout the three days. Group rates apply for parties of four or more. A special Layoff to Liftoff Ticket Program offers recently laid-off workers an Expo+ Pass for $75.

Registration is open now at discounted rates before standard door pricing takes effect on October 13.