TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Offers 100 Laid-Off Workers $75 Expo+ Passes
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers 100 laid-off workers a $75 Expo+ Pass to meet 10,000+ attendees and 300+ startups in San Francisco this fall, October 13-15.
Summary
As of September 25, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is offering a $75 Layoff Expo+ Pass to the first 100 qualifying people who have been laid off. Sales end when all 100 passes are claimed or doors open at 8 a.m. PT on October 13. The event runs October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, bringing together more than 10,000 founders, investors, operators, tech leaders, innovators and builders, plus more than 300 exhibiting startups.
Pass holders receive Expo Hall entry, breakout panels with Q&A, and Side Events across Disrupt Week, October 10 to 16, including Bay Area meetups and workshops. Buyers can download the TechCrunch Events app and use AI-powered matchmaking to find contacts by interests and goals, arrange 1:1 or ad hoc meetings, then connect in person. The package targets job seekers with company discovery, practical startup insights and networking beyond job boards, but excludes industry Stages and roundtables. Other ticket options cover additional programming.
Positives
- $75 gives qualifying laid-off attendees three days of Expo+ access at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
- More than 10,000 founders, investors, operators and tech leaders will gather at Moscone West.
- More than 300 exhibiting startups offer direct opportunities to discover companies and meet founders.
- AI-powered matchmaking in the TechCrunch Events app connects attendees by interests and goals before the event.
- October 10 to 16 Side Events extend networking through Bay Area meetups and workshops.
- Breakout sessions provide practical industry insights and opportunities for Q&A.
Risks & concerns
- Only the first 100 qualifying laid-off people can obtain the discounted pass.
- The offer expires when passes sell out or doors open at 8 a.m. PT on October 13.
- Expo+ excludes industry Stages and roundtable sessions, which require other ticket options.
- Eligibility requirements beyond having been laid off are not specified.