TechCrunch Disrupt is a three-day conference taking place from October 13 – 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, focused on breaking technology news and developments with big-name thought leaders who are making waves in the industry.

At the heart of Disrupt lies the Startup Battlefield 200. The ultimate pitch competition where 200 handpicked, early-stage startups exhibiting at this year’s event to showcase their latest developments and innovations, 20 of which will be selected as finalists to compete for a $100,000 grand prize on the Disrupt Stage. Throughout the event are activations, Roundtables, Breakout Sessions, networking opportunities, exhibitors to explore in the Expo Hall, and parties that drive networking and discovery within the tech ecosystem.

Discounted Hotels

Disrupt 2026 attendees enjoy exclusive hotel discounts with guaranteed lowest rates, free Wi-Fi, and waived fees. Plus, reserve now and pay later.

Click here to reserve your discounted room.

Disrupt Event App

The TechCrunch Events app is your trusty guide to everything at the event. With the app downloaded on your mobile phone, you can pre-register for roundtables, schedule meetings early to enhance networking at Disrupt, personalize your agenda, get to know all of the startup exhibitors, and much more.

Start your Disrupt experience today by downloading the event app on your mobile phone now.

Available on the Apple Store and Google Play.

Networking

The TechCrunch Events app allows attendees to schedule 1 on 1 meetings with fellow Disrupt attendees based on shared interests during Disrupt. Use the AI-powered matchmaking feature using the event app or connect through impromptu meetings at the Networking Lounge.

App-powered meetings create the perfect space to brainstorm, problem-solve, and connect with brilliant minds.

Click here to start connecting from your mobile phone.

Badge Pickup & Registration Hours

October 12: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PT

October 13: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

October 14: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

October 15: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Please bring your ticket and a government-issued photo ID to pick up your badge. Name on badge/ticket must match the name on ID. You cannot pick up a badge for another attendee.

Six Unique Stages

Expo+ ticket holders won’t have access to the six stages, but you can always upgrade your pass to join the discussions with leading experts in the field. Email [email protected] to upgrade.

Check the agenda for the full schedule of each stage.

Disrupt Stage

Hear firsthand how today’s biggest innovators are building, funding, and scaling companies in the age of AI. Witness the intense Startup Battlefield 200, where the top handpicked 20 startups will pitch to the judge panel of top-tier VC leaders.

Builders Stage

Hear from founders, operators, and investors as they tackle fundraising, hiring, go-to-market, AI strategy, customer acquisition, and the operational decisions that can take a company from zero to meaningful growth.

AI Stage

Get inside the technologies reshaping how companies build, sell, secure, and scale. Unpack AI-native go-to-market strategies, enterprise security, agentic systems, evolving SaaS business models, and what it takes to turn AI into real business value.

Smart Money Stage

Explore the future of money as leaders take a deep dive into stablecoins, instant payments, AI-powered financial decisions, fraud prevention, and the infrastructure needed to build trusted financial products for a global market.

Smart Systems Stage

Go behind the infrastructure powering AI’s next era, from commercial fusion to an increasingly strained electric grid. Explore energy breakthroughs, grid modernization, vertical AI, and the race to secure enough power for AI’s growth.

Real World AI Stage

See what happens when AI moves beyond the screen and into the physical world. Hear from leaders as they explore robotics, autonomous systems, space hardware, physical AI, and even the technology helping bring extinct species back to Earth.

Hands-on Sessions

Roundtable Sessions

3 Roundtable Rooms
October 13 – 14 — 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
October 15 — 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

A 30-minute collaborative conversation in a small-group setting led by an expert.

Session registration will open in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to your inbox to know when

Breakout Sessions

October 13 — 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
October 14 — 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
October 15 — 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

A 50-minute session with Q&A. This is where you can go deep with industry leaders on how to solve specific challenges facing today’s entrepreneurs.

Breakout attendance is first-come, first-served.

Browse Breakout Sessions on the growing agenda here.

More Activations

Startup Battlefield 200

Disrupt Stage
October 13 – 15: Check agenda for session times and details

A handpicked group of 20 pre-Series A startups are selected to compete for the coveted Disrupt Cup, a $100,000 prize, and exhibit at the show.

Expo Hall

October 13 – 15 — 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Head to the Expo Hall on the first floor for nonstop tech action, networking, and engagement with partners, service providers, and startups.

Pitch-Showcase Stage

October 13 – 15 — 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The Pitch-Showcase Stage is located in the Expo Hall, where startups from the show floor can pitch their company and shine.

Startup Pavilions

Startups from around the world come to exhibit Disrupt. Check out the pavilions in the Expo Hall to explore the world from Disrupt.

Recharge Zone

Play some games, relax, or catch up on some work in the Recharge Zone located in the Expo Hall.

StrictlyVC

For Investor Pass holders only
October 14 — 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

StrictlyVC is hosting its own session at Disrupt. Mingle with fellow investors and learn from some of the top investors in the industry.

Deal Flow Cafe

Presented by Signify Business Cash World Elite Mastercard® by Wells Fargo
For Founder and Investor Pass holders only

Located on the third floor, this area is a great spot to grab a coffee, relax, and make new connections with other founders and investors. Opens at 8:00 a.m.

Receptions

Select attendees are invited to participate in a Disrupt Reception hosted by TechCrunch or a partner. Each reception has its own theme/audience.

AI Builders Happy Hour

Invite only
October 13 — 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Deal Flow Cafe (3rd floor)

Stripe Founders Hub

Walkups accepted
October 14 — 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Private Reception Room (Level 2 Alcove)

Stripe is hosting a pop-up for founders at TechCrunch Disrupt. Connect with Stripe product experts on-site for one-on-one conversations on the challenges that matter most at your stage. Enjoy food and drinks, exclusive startup swag, and request $500 USD in Stripe credits.

Startup Battlefield 200 Reception

For the Startup Battlefield cohort only
October 15 — 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Deal Flow Cafe (3rd floor)

The pitches have been made, the judges have deliberated, and the future of tech has never looked brighter. The Startup Battlefield 200 cohort is invited to celebrate the incredible founders and teams who took the Startup Battlefield stage and the winners who claimed the crown.

Side Events

Join 50+ Side Events hosted by our partners and participating companies outside the venue during “Disrupt Week” — October 11 to 15. From meetups to parties and workshops to happy hours, you’ll be right in the thick of Disrupt.

The Side Events will be listed on this page once they’re confirmed.

Food & Beverage

Food and beverages are available for purchase through Moscone’s on-site food kiosks. Additionally, Moscone West is surrounded by restaurants. You can see a list here of nearby restaurants to plan your meal schedule and enjoy the local cuisine of San Francisco.

Location & Getting Around

Located in the urban heart of San Francisco’s SoMa district, the Moscone West Center is easily accessible by transit for Disrupt attendees.

Moscone West — 800 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103

We highly recommend attendees take a ride-share service to Moscone West. Here’s some helpful information about getting around San Francisco.

Public Transit

BART offers fast, convenient regional service, and MUNI Metro provides light rail service throughout the city. To reach Moscone North & South, take BART or MUNI to Montgomery Station. To reach Moscone West, take BART or MUNI to Powell Station.

Note that the BART between Glen Park and Daly City will be closed October 15 and 16 for maintenance. Expect 20-40 minute delays during travel. Passengers in the SFO/Millbrae direction should add one hour to their trip. SamTrans will provide free express shuttle buses between Daly City and Glen Park stations. The bus ride will take approximately 15-20 minutes. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will also provide a free local shuttle for the three closed stations and additional regular paid service on the J Church, 14R Mission Rapid, 14 Mission, and 49 Mission-Van Ness lines that provide service to BART stations.

Caltrain offers a frequent schedule to the nearby station at 4th & Townsend Streets. All of these stations are within a few minutes’ walk of the Moscone Center.

Ferries offer transport between San Francisco and cities located across the San Francisco Bay. The San Francisco Bay Ferry provides weekday, weekend, holiday, and seasonal services to nine terminal locations around the Bay, including Alameda, Oakland, and Vallejo. From San Francisco’s Ferry Terminal, riders can connect to surface and subway options to the Moscone Center.

Parking around the Moscone Center

The Moscone Center does not have on-site parking. For information about parking around the Moscone Center, please click here.

Code of Conduct and T&Cs

TechCrunch’s full code of conduct can be found here. Violating the code of conduct will result in immediate expulsion from the event without refund.

For TechCrunch’s full event terms and conditions, please click here.

Ticket FAQs

Names on tickets and names on badges

How to transfer a ticket

Select tickets are eligible for transfer. You can only transfer your ticket to another person who is eligible for the same ticket type. All transfer requests must be made through the transfer request form located in your ticket registration email with the subject line “Your Ticket Is Here | TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.” Not all ticket types are eligible to transfer. Email [email protected] to make a transfer request.

Update information on your ticket

To update the information on your ticket, click the “Manage Your Registration Details” link on your confirmation email with the subject line “Your Ticket Is Here | TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.” The information provided on your ticket will need to match your government-issued photo ID and the information provided will be used on your badge during the event.

Please note, you are NOT able to update/change your email address through the “Manage Your Registration Details.” If you need to update your email, please contact us at [email protected].

Cancellations and refunds

Locating your ticket

How to upgrade/exchange a ticket type

You have the option to exchange the ticket type that you purchased only one (1) time.

If you elect to exchange your ticket to a more expensive ticket type, you will be responsible for paying the difference between what you originally paid and the current ticket price of the new ticket type before the change can be processed.

However, if you decide to exchange your ticket to a less expensive type, you are not eligible for a refund on the price difference regardless of the date of purchase.

Once an exchange occurs, we can no longer make additional ticket changes or revert back to the original ticket. Certain ticket types have additional access and qualification restrictions; proof of qualification will be required before an exchange can occur.

All requests for an exchange must be sent to [email protected].

I saw a ticket price adjustment and/or promotion. Can I take advantage of it on an already purchased ticket?

What group discounts can I get?

Groups of 4-9: 15% off the current, single, full-ticket price rate for that ticket type

Groups of 10+: 30% off the current, single, full-ticket price rate for that ticket type

In the event we offer a group discount in connection with the event as indicated on the Event registration page, any such discount cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions (e.g., two-for-one sales), and must be of one single ticket type for the whole group. All registrants within the group/bundle pass must qualify for that pass type. You cannot mix and match ticket types to claim/accumulate a group discount.

You can book “bundle” passes of 4 to 9 people directly on the ticket website for Attendee Passes, Investor Passes, Non-Profit Passes, and Student Passes. We do not offer bundle/group rate for Expo+ Passes.

Group passes must all be booked during one (1) single session under one (1) order in order to qualify for the discount — that is, a group discount cannot be applied to multiple or accumulated registration sessions or to separate orders.

For groups of 10+, please book your passes through our 10+ group order form here.

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Can I attend/register someone under 18 years old?

Minors: Attendees who are minors (persons younger than 18 years old) must be accompanied at all times by an adult who is 18 years or older who is legally authorized (e.g., the minor’s parent or legal guardian, or another adult who is authorized by such minor’s legal parent or guardian) to take legal responsibility for the minor.

For the avoidance of doubt, the ticket and badge policies apply to minors. Please note that some events and parties are only accessible to attendees who are 21 and over as indicated on the event registration page. Some event content may contain mature themes (e.g., sex, violence, and drug use) that may not be suitable for minors. The minor’s parent or legal guardian is responsible for managing and reviewing content and themes to see if it is suitable for the minor before, during, and/or after the event(s).

If you are registering for the event(s) on behalf of a minor, you warrant and represent that you are duly authorized to agree to these Terms & Conditions on behalf of such minor.

Badge FAQs

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Lost badge reprint fee

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