TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens in San Francisco
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 runs October 13–15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, with the organizer saying more than 10,000 founders, investors and tech leaders are attending alongside 250+ speakers, 200+ sessions and 300+ exhibiting startups. Programming spans AI, robotics, infrastructure, investment, fintech and climate, with speakers including Cerebras' Andrew Feldman, Anthropic's Cat de Jong and NVIDIA's Les Karpas. The event also features the Startup Battlefield 200 pitch competition, and the organizer is promoting savings of up to $100 on passes plus 50% off a second pass before door prices take effect.
It is a major annual gathering for the startup ecosystem, and its AI sessions and exhibitors offer a window into what the industry is currently focused on.