Disrupt 2026 comes to San Francisco

TechCrunch's flagship conference runs October 13-15 at Moscone West, bringing together 10,000 founders, investors, and operators. Save up to $200 on tickets before September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Startup Battlefield showcases 200 companies

The Startup Battlefield program features 200 TechCrunch-selected early-stage companies exhibiting across three days. You can meet founders, see products, and understand what the next generation of builders thinks is worth creating.

Spot emerging trends and opportunities

Looking across 200 startups reveals where founders see opportunity, which technologies are becoming accessible, and how old problems are being attacked in new ways. This signals where new markets might be taking shape.

20 startups pitch for the Disrupt Cup

From the 200 companies, 20 finalists pitch live on the Disrupt Stage in front of leading investors and the TechCrunch community. The winner takes home the Disrupt Cup and $100,000 in equity-free funding.

Disrupt alumni built $32 billion in value

Startup Battlefield alumni include Dropbox, Discord, Cloudflare, Fitbit, Mint, and Trello, with collective fundraising of $32 billion since the program started. The 2026 class could include the next breakout success.

Network with 10,000 tech leaders

Beyond the startups, Disrupt brings together founders, venture capitalists, operators, and tech leaders. You can find your next investment, partner, supplier, or solution before it reaches the mainstream market.

Six industry stages and multiple activations

Disrupt 2026 features six industry stages with speakers from OpenAI, Anthropic, Replit, and more. The conference has been the startup epicenter for at least 15 years, offering multiple ways to discover what's next.

Ticket savings end September 25

Current pricing ends September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Save up to $200 on your ticket, get a second ticket at 50% off, or bring a group of four or more to save up to 30%.

“Grab your ticket before prices go up.”