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TechCrunch Disrupt is an annual technology conference that brings together founders, investors, and tech leaders to showcase innovations, discuss trends, and foster connections in the startup ecosystem.
In less than 48 hours, the doors open for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Save up to $100 on your ticket before prices increase at the door. Don’t forget to get a second pass at 50% off. Register now.
On October 13-15, more than 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders will be showing up to make the connections that’ll change their trajectory. More than 250 speakers are getting ready to take the stage across 200+ sessions. Discover 300+ startups showcasing what’s next. Register now before rates hike at the door on October 13, 8 a.m. PT.
Hear the conversations shaping tech right now
If you’re coming for the conference program, 200+ sessions across six stages, roundtables, and breakouts will bring you closer to the people making decisions inside some of technology’s most talked-about companies.
Hear from leaders including RJ Scaringe of Rivian, Mark Wahlberg, Alexa von Tobel of Inspired Capital, Andrew Feldman of Cerebras Systems, Cat de Jong of Anthropic, Les Karpas of NVIDIA, and many more — with conversations spanning AI, robotics, infrastructure, investment, startup growth, fintech, climate, and the realities of building at scale.
Explore what will make waves in the tech ecosystem
If your priority is discovery rather than sessions, spend your time in the bustling Expo Hall, where you can see tomorrow’s breakthroughs, speak directly with the companies behind them, and find out where big ideas are already becoming real products and businesses. It’s here that you’ll also meet the top 200, hand-picked startups that made it into Startup Battlefield.
Disrupt gives you the flexibility to focus on the experience that matters to you — or mix both across three days.
Clock is ticking. Get your pass before Disrupt doors open.
The global startup ecosystem is gearing up for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and the countdown is almost over. Will you be there?
Don’t miss your chance to save before door prices take effect! Grab your pass now to save up to $100 and get a second pass of the same ticket type at 50% off. Bringing a group of four or more? Unlock additional group discounts.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will see increased attendance compared to previous years due to growing interest in AI and climate technology sectors.
Likely · Within days
Several startups featured in the Expo Hall will secure follow-up funding or partnerships within three months after the event.
Possible · Within months

Reports indicate Apple is developing a new smart home hub, a refreshed HomePod Mini, and an upgraded Apple TV, alongside potential new smart lock offerings from LG.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urged a reevaluation of AI safety by advocating for separating AI models from their operational harnesses, externalizing controls, documenting model actions with tamper-proof evidence, and ensuring authorized personnel can pause or shut down systems mid-task, comparing the approach to an emergency brake.

Apple has agreed to hire certain employees of Huxe AI and obtain a non-exclusive license to its intellectual property through a reverse acqui-hire deal, as disclosed in a filing with the European Commission. Huxe, founded by former NotebookLM developers, announced shutdown on May 21, with Apple notifying the Commission on June 9. The filing does not specify which employees received offers or Apple’s plans for the technology.

Cloudflare announced it is acquiring Deno, the startup behind the Deno runtime, to improve its Workers programming model and platform. Deno co-founders Bert Belder and Ryan Dahl will join Cloudflare, with Dahl stating the goal is to make Workers a mainstream way to build servers.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 begins October 13 at Moscone West in San Francisco. The three-day event features the Startup Battlefield 200 competition, over 300 exhibiting startups, and more than 200 sessions led by industry leaders.

OpenAI and Meta are competing to position their AI agents, Dots and Muse, as privacy-focused tools. Despite marketing claims, both companies face scrutiny over data handling, security vulnerabilities, and the inherent privacy risks of AI agent data requirements.