
Startups have a final opportunity to secure a spot in the Expo Hall for the upcoming event in San Francisco.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is a technology conference featuring startups, investors, and industry leaders. The event is scheduled for October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
Exhibitor bookings are back open, but only through September 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If you missed the first deadline, this is your last chance to get your startup on the Expo Hall floor.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, bringing together 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders looking for startups to back, products to use, and companies to partner with.
Now that exhibit bookings have reopened, you have another opportunity to get in front of them before the Expo Hall fills up.
Get there early. Get noticed first.
The Expo Hall gives your startup three days to put your product directly in front of the people who can help move your business forward. Meet fellow founders and find the next big breakthrough that will make waves across the industry.
An exhibit table lets you:
Demo your product to potential customers, investors, and partners.
Meet VCs actively looking for their next opportunities.
Capture leads through the Disrupt mobile app.
Start customer and partnership conversations face-to-face.
Build visibility alongside hundreds of other startups.
Your $12,500 exhibit package includes a 6′ × 30″ branded table for all three days, 10 team passes, lead-generation tools, website and app branding, press-list access, Silver Tier sponsor branding, and more. Founders can also access opportunities such as the Deal Flow Café and Investor-to-Founder Networking.
The earlier you get in, the more opportunity you have to make your presence known. Don’t wait until the Expo Hall is full to wish you’d booked a table.
Your last chance to get on the floor
Exhibitor bookings are now open again, but September 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT is the final deadline. Tables are limited and first come, first served.
Book your exhibit table now and give your startup the first shot at the conversations, customers, and connections waiting at Disrupt.
Not exhibiting? Don’t miss Disrupt
You can still get in the room at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place October 13-15. Hear from 250+ top-tier tech leaders across 200+ sessions on six industry stages; get practical insight for building, funding, and scaling; and use AI-powered matchmaking and interactive sessions to make more relevant connections. Explore 300+ startups and the Startup Battlefield 200 to discover potential products, partners, and investment opportunities.
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Exhibitor bookings will close on September 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
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