
The annual technology conference in San Francisco is four days away, with discounted pricing ending on October 13.
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TechCrunch Disrupt is an annual technology conference focused on startups, founders, and investors.
Four days. That’s all that stands between now and TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, when 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders descend on Moscone West in San Francisco on October 13-15. It’s also your final window to secure discounted online pricing.
Ticket savings of up to $100 will end when doors open on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT. Don’t forget to get a second pass of the same ticket types at 50% off. Or if you’ve been affected by a layoff, then grab your Expo+ Pass at just $75.
Your next opportunity could be one conversation away at Disrupt
Different people come to Disrupt looking for different outcomes. For founders, the Expo Hall or the founder-investor exclusive Deal Flow Café could mean meeting an investor, customer, or potential partner. For investors, it could mean spotting a company before it breaks through. For department heads, it could mean finding a product that solves a genuine business problem. For technology companies, it’s a chance to see where the market is moving and who is moving with it.
Others will come for the ideas and expertise across 200+ sessions led by 250+ tech leaders across six stages, plus focused roundtables, breakout sessions, and Startup Battlefield 200 pitch sessions.
Whether your priority is finding a solution, meeting the right person, discovering your next investment, or hearing directly from the people shaping technology, you can build your time at Disrupt around the opportunities that matter to you.
Grab your pass before prices jump to door rates
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is where the global startup ecosystem converges for three days of next-gen insights, meaningful connections, and a first look at what’s shaping the future of tech before it hits the headlines.
Whether you’re looking for your next investor, a co-founder, or insights into where the industry is headed, this is where you need to be.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ticket prices will increase on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT.
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SpaceX has acquired low-band spectrum licenses in the 800 MHz band to support its Starlink Mobile service, aiming to become a major US carrier by combining satellite and terrestrial networks. The FCC must approve the deal before deployment, which would position Starlink Mobile to compete with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. SpaceX also notes FCC approval for 15,000 V2 Starlink satellites offering significantly increased bandwidth.

Apple plans to introduce a new MacBook Pro with touchscreen OLED display and Dynamic Island interface, plus an updated iPad Mini with relocated front camera and improved speakers, in an event on or around October 27th, according to Bloomberg. This follows an October 13th event focused on smart home products.

Three former OpenAI safety researchers published an open letter denying they mishandled sensitive information, claiming their dismissal creates a chilling effect that discourages employees from raising safety concerns or collaborating with external experts, and warned that abrupt terminations undermine AI safety work and third-party accountability.

Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO in September, handing leadership to John Ternus while taking an executive chairman role. In an interview with The Independent, Cook said he is not meddling in Ternus' work, emphasized trust and communication, and stated his focus is on worldwide policy and government advocacy. He encouraged Ternus to make the role his own and not mimic past leaders, calling the transition a textbook example years in the making.