Last Chance: Save $500 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Pass

You don't attend TechCrunch Disrupt to be a spectator. You go to gain a strategic edge. Whether 2026 is your year to build, fundraise, hire, or scale, this is where momentum accelerates.

With only 3 days remaining before these significant discounts expire on April 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT, this is your chance to save up to $500 on your pass and secure your place at the heart of the technology industry. Register now to save.

What You Gain at TechCrunch Disrupt

From October 13 to 15 at Moscone West, over 10,000 founders, operators, and venture capitalists converge for three days of high-impact conversations and deal-making. Disrupt is more than just content—it's direct access.

You will gain:

• Tactical insights from operators actively building in today's market.
• Direct conversations with investors who are writing checks.
• Exposure to emerging startups before they hit the mainstream.
• Curated networking designed to deliver tangible results.

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Last year alone, more than 20,000 curated meetings took place. In 2026, enhanced networking tools will make these connections even more targeted and efficient. A single conversation can change your trajectory. At Disrupt, that's the entire point.

Learn from the Builders and VCs Who Shaped the Ecosystem

Disrupt has long been the stage for the founders and investors who define entire eras. The voices on the Disrupt stage are candid, tactical, and often unfiltered. Previous speakers have included leaders from category-defining startups and top-tier venture firms, such as:

• Chris Barman, CEO, Slate Auto
• Mary Barra, CEO, General Motors
• Roelof Botha, Managing Partner, Sequoia Capital
• Tekedra Mawakana, Co-CEO, Waymo
• Matt Mullenweg, Co-Founder of WordPress and CEO, Automattic
• Vinod Khosla, VC legend and Founder, Khosla Ventures

In 2025, Disrupt featured over 200 on-stage conversations with more than 250 leaders shaping AI, venture capital, hardware, growth strategy, and beyond. Expect the same caliber of insight in 2026. Watch the event page as the agenda is announced.

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Where Startups Step Into the Pitch Spotlight

Startup Battlefield returns with 200 pre-Series A companies competing for $100,000 in equity-free funding, global visibility, and direct access to investors. Notable alumni include Discord, Cloudflare, and Trello.

If you want to discover what's next and hear directly from top VCs on what it takes to scale a viable startup, the Disrupt stage is where it happens.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 30: Salva Health Co-Founder & CEO Valentina Agudelo Vargas, winner of the Startup Battlefield 2024, poses onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 Day 3 at Moscone Center on October 30, 2024 in San Francisco, California. Image Credits: Kimberly White / Getty Images

If your startup is ready for TechCrunch coverage, candid feedback from leading VCs, and a chance to compete with the newest breakout companies, apply now. Know a startup that should be there? Nominate them.

Discover the Next Breakout Innovation in the Tech Ecosystem

More than 300 startup exhibitors will showcase new products across the venue, particularly in the Expo Hall, where deal flow and discovery converge. You won't just be observing trends—you'll be seeing them before they scale.

"Disrupt Week" Extends the Opportunities to Connect

From October 11 to 17, TechCrunch Disrupt Side Events take place across the Bay Area, including breakfasts, cocktail hours, panels, and founder meetups that extend valuable connections beyond the main stage. The core event is powerful, and the surrounding ecosystem amplifies its impact.

Final 3 Days to Secure These Limited-Time Rates

This discount of up to $500 ends on April 10 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you want to be in the rooms where capital moves, companies scale, and ideas transform into industries, now is the time to lock in these exclusive rates. Register here.

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