TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Ticket Savings of Up to $300 End August 21
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket prices rise after Aug. 21, ending savings up to $300 before the Oct. 13 to 15 San Francisco event this fall.
Summary
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket savings of up to $300 end Friday, August 21, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT, when rates increase. Larger group discounts also expire, although TechCrunch does not specify their value. The event runs October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. TechCrunch says Disrupt annually draws more than 10,000 founders, investors and startup community members, with programming for raising capital, scouting investments, hiring, launching companies and forming partnerships.
The AI-focused agenda adds three stages. Real World AI covers robotics, autonomous systems, manufacturing, healthcare and defense. Smart Money addresses fintech, stablecoins, payments, embedded finance and AI-driven financial services. Smart Systems examines chips, compute, energy, networking and data centers. The Disrupt, AI and Builders stages return. Announced speakers include Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe, Amazon SVP of Devices, Alexa and Leo Panos Panay, Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider and COO Rose Wang. Attendees are offered founder, operator and VC insights, investor access, AI-powered networking through the event app, Side Events, an Exhibit Hall and connections involving funding, partners, customers and careers.
Positives
- Savings of up to $300 remain available until 11:59 p.m. PT on August 21, 2026.
- More than 10,000 founders, investors and startup community members attend Disrupt annually, according to TechCrunch.
- Three new stages expand coverage across physical AI, financial technology and the infrastructure supporting AI development.
- RJ Scaringe, Panos Panay, Toni Schneider and Rose Wang are among the announced speakers.
- AI-powered app networking, Side Events and the Exhibit Hall offer routes to investors, partners, customers and career opportunities.
Risks & concerns
- Ticket rates increase after the August 21 deadline, eliminating savings of up to $300.
- Larger group-pricing discounts also expire at 11:59 p.m. PT, limiting organizations considering multiple passes.
- TechCrunch does not disclose the amount of the group discount, preventing a precise comparison before the deadline.