TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens in five days—lock in discounted passes before prices jump

In just five days, thousands of technology leaders will descend on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at San Francisco's Moscone West. Those planning to attend should secure their tickets now, as discounted pricing expires when the event opens at 8 a.m. PT on October 13.

Early-bird passes remain available at reduced rates, with savings reaching $100 off standard pricing. Attendees registering as a pair can claim 50% off a second pass of equivalent type, while groups of four or more unlock additional discounts. Individuals affected by recent layoffs can purchase an Expo+ Layoff ticket for $75 while supplies last.

Six stages and 200+ sessions — build your own Disrupt

The conference spans six distinct stages hosting more than 200 sessions, allowing participants to customize their experience around their interests. The full agenda is available for preview.

The Disrupt Stage features prominent industry figures and the Startup Battlefield 200 pitch competition. Confirmed speakers include Max Hodak of Science Corporation, Garrett Langley of Flock, and Andrew Feldman of Cerebras Systems, alongside a special appearance by Mark Wahlberg.

The Builders Stage operates as an intensive workshop covering fundraising, hiring, product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, and scaling. Participants will hear from executives representing Nvidia, Uber, Google Cloud, and Lovable.

The AI Stage examines how generative and agentic AI are reshaping technologies and business models. Leadership perspectives come from Luma, AWS, Anthropic, OpenAI, and additional organizations.

The Real World AI Stage demonstrates practical AI deployment in physical environments. The program includes live robotics demonstrations and presentations from General Motors, Agility Robotics, Waabi, and others.

The Smart Money Stage addresses fintech, payments, stablecoins, and financial infrastructure through discussions led by Robinhood, Airwallex, American Express, and similar companies.

The Smart Systems Stage explores data centers, energy, automation, and robotics with input from Helion, Ambrosia Energy, Inertia, and comparable organizations.

Beyond the main stages, the conference offers interactive roundtables, Q&A breakout sessions, and extensive networking opportunities, enabling attendees to shape their experience around priorities.

Where 10,000 tech leaders converge: The Expo Hall

The Expo Hall provides an alternative way to engage with the conference, featuring 300+ companies and products. Attendees can explore at their own pace, engage directly with founders and team members, and discover connections beyond their existing professional circles.

The hall also hosts live pitches from emerging startups seeking to refine their presentations and gain visibility with venture capital investors.

Secure your ticket before October 13

Five days remain to purchase passes at current rates, starting at $299. Group discounts apply for parties of four or more, and the 50% discount on second passes of the same category remains available. Those who have experienced recent job loss can purchase Expo+ Layoff passes for $75 before availability ends.