TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Opens in San Francisco With Focus on AI, Hardware, and Venture Capital
The three-day conference at Moscone West features more than 250 speakers, 300 exhibiting startups, and 200 Startup Battlefield participants.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is scheduled to open Oct. 13 at Moscone West in San Francisco, bringing together an expected 10,000 founders, investors, and technology executives for its three-day annual conference running through Oct. 15.
According to TechCrunch AI (https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/11/48-hours-to-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-hear-directly-from-the-people-building-whats-next/), the conference program includes more than 200 sessions across six stages, roundtables, and breakout tracks, featuring more than 250 speakers.
The speaker lineup spans executive leadership across artificial intelligence, semiconductors, automotive manufacturing, and venture finance. Confirmed participants include Rivian's RJ Scaringe, Cerebras Systems' Andrew Feldman, Anthropic's Cat de Jong, NVIDIA's Les Karpas, Inspired Capital's Alexa von Tobel, and investor Mark Wahlberg. Discussion tracks focus on AI deployment, robotics, computing infrastructure, fintech, climate technology, and operational scaling.
On the exhibition floor, more than 300 startups are slated to showcase products across the Expo Hall. The event also hosts the Startup Battlefield competition, featuring 200 selected early-stage companies presenting to attendees and investors.
Organizers noted that advance ticket pricing remains available until door rates take effect at 8:00 a.m. PT on Oct. 13, alongside an assistance program offering $75 Expo+ passes for tech workers affected by recent layoffs.
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