TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Opens October 13 With 10,000-Plus Attendees
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 brings 10,000-plus attendees, 250 speakers and 300-plus startups to Moscone West, with savings ending October 13 at 8 a.m. PT.
Summary
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 runs October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, bringing more than 10,000 founders, investors and technology leaders together for three days. More than 250 speakers will appear in over 200 sessions across six stages, roundtables and breakouts. Speakers include Rivian’s RJ Scaringe, Mark Wahlberg, Inspired Capital’s Alexa von Tobel, Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman, Anthropic’s Cat de Jong and NVIDIA’s Les Karpas, covering AI, robotics, infrastructure, investment, startup growth, fintech, climate and building at scale.
The Expo Hall will feature more than 300 startups, including 200 handpicked Startup Battlefield companies. Before door pricing begins October 13 at 8 a.m. PT, buyers can save up to $100 and receive 50% off a second pass of the same type. Groups of four or more qualify for additional discounts, while recently laid-off attendees can buy a $75 Expo+ Pass through the Layoff to Liftoff Ticket Program.
Positives
- More than 10,000 founders, investors and technology leaders are expected at Moscone West from October 13 to 15.
- More than 250 speakers will participate in over 200 sessions across six stages, roundtables and breakouts.
- More than 300 Expo Hall startups include 200 handpicked companies selected for Startup Battlefield.
- Up to $100 in advance savings and 50% off a second matching pass remain available before door pricing.
- Recently laid-off attendees can access the Expo Hall with a $75 Expo+ Pass through Layoff to Liftoff.
Risks & concerns
- Door prices take effect October 13 at 8 a.m. PT, ending advance savings of up to $100.
- The 50% second-pass offer applies only to a pass of the same ticket type.
- The $75 Layoff to Liftoff offer provides an Expo+ Pass rather than broader access.
- Additional group discounts require at least four attendees.