TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Opens October 13 With 10,000 Attendees and $100 Savings
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens October 13 in San Francisco, with 10,000 attendees, 300 startups, 200 sessions and ticket savings up to $100.
Summary
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens October 13 at 8 a.m. PT and runs through October 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, bringing together more than 10,000 founders, investors and tech operators. Its Expo Hall will gather attendees around more than 300 emerging startups. The program includes over 200 sessions across six stages, interactive roundtables and Q&A breakouts featuring more than 250 tech leaders. Twenty Startup Battlefield finalists will compete live on the Disrupt Stage for $100,000. The event app provides AI-powered matchmaking for founders seeking investors, investors scouting startups, department heads evaluating solutions and tech leaders pursuing ideas and connections.
With less than 24 hours remaining on October 12, passes are discounted by up to $100 before higher door prices take effect. Buyers can add a second pass of the same ticket type for 50% off. Groups of four or more qualify for additional community-pass savings, while recently laid-off attendees can buy a last-minute Expo+ Pass for $75.
Positives
- More than 10,000 founders, investors and tech operators are expected at Moscone West from October 13 to 15.
- More than 300 emerging startups will exhibit products and meet potential investors, buyers and partners in the Expo Hall.
- More than 200 sessions across six stages will feature over 250 tech leaders, plus roundtables and Q&A breakouts.
- Twenty Startup Battlefield finalists will compete live for a $100,000 prize.
- AI-powered app matchmaking is designed to connect founders, investors, department heads and tech leaders.
- Pass buyers can save up to $100, add a second same-type pass at 50% off or access group discounts.
Risks & concerns
- Less than 24 hours remained on October 12 to secure savings before the October 13 opening.
- At-door pricing is higher for the same event after advance discounts end.
- The amount of additional community-pass savings for groups of four or more is not disclosed.
- The $75 last-minute offer is limited to recently laid-off attendees buying an Expo+ Pass.