The countdown has begun, and time is running out to secure the best prices for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket. With less than 48 hours to go before the deadline expires on Friday, August 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT, now is the perfect time to lock in your pass and join the startup community gathering in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West.

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or simply someone looking to stay ahead of the curve, TechCrunch Disrupt is the ultimate platform to connect with the who’s who of the startup ecosystem. With over 10,000 attendees expected, you’ll have the chance to network with fellow innovators, gain actionable insights from industry experts, and discover emerging trends that will shape the future of technology.

This year’s event will focus on building and developing in the AI era, with a wide range of topics and speakers curated to inspire and educate. You’ll have the opportunity to hear from renowned experts, including Rivian CEO and founder RJ Scaringe, Amazon SVP of Devices, Alexa and Leo, Panos Panay, and Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider and COO Rose Wang.

But it’s not just about the speakers – it’s about the connections you’ll make and the opportunities that will arise from attending TechCrunch Disrupt. Whether you’re raising capital, scouting investments, hiring talent, launching a startup, or building strategic partnerships, this event will put you at the forefront of the conversations shaping the future of technology.

So what can you expect from TechCrunch Disrupt 2026? Here are just a few highlights:

Actionable Insights

Get ready to gain actionable insights from founders, operators, and VCs actively building and investing in today’s market. Our agenda features a wide range of topics, curated to focus on insights that lead to action.

Direct Access to Investors

Direct access to investors looking for their next portfolio company and founders seeking the right partners. Plus, you can get AI-powered networking opportunities through our app or take deeper dives through our many Side Events.

Early Visibility into Emerging Technologies

Get early visibility into emerging technologies and startups before they break into the mainstream through our Exhibit Hall.

High-Value Connections

Make high-value connections that lead to funding, partnerships, customers, and career opportunities. Disrupt is about growth, both for startups and yourself!

Don’t miss out on the best TechCrunch Disrupt prices! This is your last chance to save before rates increase, so lock in your pass before Friday, August 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT to get the best prices, whether you’re a student looking to get their introduction to the community or an established investor in search of an untapped opportunity.

What’s New at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Keeping that focus on building companies in the AI era in mind, we have a great slate of new stages and programming to inspire and educate:

Real World AI Stage

AI is moving beyond the screen and into the physical world. Explore how robotics, autonomous systems, manufacturing, healthcare, and defense are turning AI breakthroughs into real-world products and businesses.

Smart Money Stage

Follow the money. From fintech to stablecoins to payments, embedded finance, and AI-driven financial services, this stage explores how technology is reshaping the movement of capital.

Smart Systems Stage

Every AI breakthrough depends on the infrastructure behind it. Discover the innovations in chips, compute, energy, networking, and data centers that will determine the next generation of technology companies.

Our Disrupt, AI, and Builders Stages are also returning this year, and we have excellent speakers joining us across them all. So what are you waiting for? Lock in your pass today and join the startup community in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West!