TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Begins Soon in San Francisco

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is set to commence on October 13 at the Moscone West convention center in San Francisco. The three day event anticipates a turnout of more than 10,000 participants, including founders, investors, and various technology executives gathering to explore current trends in the startup ecosystem.

A Diverse Speaker Lineup

The conference program features over 200 sessions spread across six distinct stages. Notable speakers scheduled to appear include RJ Scaringe, the chief executive of Rivian, and Andrew Feldman, who serves as the chief executive of Cerebras Systems. Other prominent figures slated to participate include Alexa von Tobel, founder of Inspired Capital, Cat de Jong of Anthropic, and Les Karpas, an executive at NVIDIA.

Scaling the Ecosystem

These sessions are designed to cover critical themes such as robotics, artificial intelligence, climate technology, and the complexities of building scalable businesses. The Scale Report understands that the goal is to facilitate direct interaction between decision makers and emerging companies. Beyond the main stages, the Expo Hall will serve as a central hub where attendees can inspect Startup Battlefield participants.

Why This Matters

For the broader tech sector, TechCrunch Disrupt remains a bellwether for venture capital sentiment. By concentrating hundreds of startups in one venue, the event provides a tangible pulse on whether capital is shifting toward infrastructure plays or consumer facing applications, serving as a primary networking nexus for the industry at large.

Prospective attendees can still purchase tickets before prices increase at the door on October 13. Organizers have also introduced a specific program for those impacted by recent industry workforce reductions, offering discounted access to the exhibition area.