Four days. That’s how long you have left to save up to $200 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass before prices increase on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here for your ticket savings, plus 50% off a second.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is scheduled to take place at Moscone West in San Francisco, from October 13-15.
The Need for Broader Perspective
Technology evolves rapidly, meaning decisions made today—regarding product development, investment, hiring, technology adoption, or market entry—can appear significantly different within six months. This underscores the importance of gaining broad perspective.
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, participants can step away from their daily routines to hear how over 10,000 founders, investors, operators, and technology leaders are addressing current industry shifts from various viewpoints.
Key Industry Shifts
Artificial intelligence is transforming product development. Venture capital firms are re-evaluating their investment strategies. Robotics and physical AI are transitioning into practical, real-world applications. Infrastructure requirements are escalating, and new financial models are emerging. Founders are establishing companies with leaner teams, leveraging new tools, and operating with different expectations for growth.
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Disrupt offers an opportunity to grasp a more complete industry picture in one location, which can then inform future actions. Insights are available from over 200 sessions featuring more than 250 tech leaders across six industry stages, roundtables, and breakout sessions.
Attendees can also connect with relevant contacts through AI-powered matchmaking based on interests and job titles, or engage in spontaneous networking.
Register now to save up to $200 on your pass, plus 50% on a second, before September 25. After that, prices increase.
Understanding Key Decisions
The event agenda addresses practical questions, such as:
How can defensibility be built when AI simplifies product launches and iteration?
What will investors expect from the next generation of Series A companies?
Where will the next limitations in AI infrastructure arise?
How should companies approach AI agents, automation, and the evolving structure of their teams?
What are the implications as robotics and physical AI transition from demonstrations to real-world applications in factories, vehicles, and other environments?
How are stablecoins influencing how businesses perceive payments?
What do shifts in energy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and social platforms signify for companies being developed around these areas?
While individuals may focus on one specific problem, comprehending related challenges can significantly alter one's approach to their own work.
Get all your questions answered at Disrupt. Register before September 25 to save up to $200, plus save 50% on a second pass.
Diverse Perspectives, Enhanced Context
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Benefits for Founders
For founders, understanding how investors evaluate markets can refine fundraising narratives, positioning, and strategic focus.
Benefits for Investors
Investors can gain a clearer understanding of technological progress, adoption trends, and unresolved challenges by hearing directly from builders.
Benefits for Product Leaders
Product or technology leaders can inform their roadmaps by observing how companies across AI, infrastructure, robotics, and software are planning their next steps.
For those seeking to understand market direction, Disrupt enables engagement across various conversations, preventing the isolation of individual trends.
The narrative of AI is also intertwined with infrastructure. Robotics encompasses manufacturing and trust. Stablecoins are evolving into a significant aspect of payments. The startup funding landscape directly influences future innovations. Recognizing these interconnections can lead to more informed decisions within one's specific market segment.
Use three days to sharpen what you do next — save up to $200 on your Disrupt pass today
Attendees might arrive at Disrupt focused on fundraising and depart with a revised product strategy. A focus on AI could reveal opportunities in infrastructure, robotics, or energy. Insights from other founders on problem-solving or investor perspectives on market entry can be invaluable. The objective is not to adopt someone else's solution, but to acquire greater context for one's own strategic direction.
Three days of hundreds of conversations, offering perspectives from across the tech ecosystem, all in one central location.
Current ticket savings end September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register now to save up to $200 on your pass, plus get a second at 50% off on select ticket types. Or bring a group of four or more to save up to 30%.
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