
The annual tech conference gathers 10,000+ attendees for three days of networking and startup showcases.
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TechCrunch Disrupt is an annual technology conference focused on startups, venture capital, and industry networking.
Tomorrow at 8 a.m. PT, it all begins. 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech operators will gather at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 for three days of ideas, connections, and startups shaping what comes next. If you’ve been waiting to decide, the wait is over — this is your last 24 hours to secure ticket savings of up to $100.
Register now to save on your pass, plus bring your co-founder, investor, colleague, or peer at 50% off a second pass of the same ticket type. Bringing a group of four or more? Unlock additional savings with community passes. If you’ve been laid off, you can still join us with a last-minute Expo+ Pass for just $75.
Tomorrow, the whole global ecosystem comes together
Come to the Expo Hall to discover 300+ exhibiting emerging startups, meet founders, see new products, and make connections across the startup ecosystem. The Expo Hall is where all 10,000+ leaders converge.
Come for the 200+ sessions across six stages, interactive roundtables, and Q&A breakouts to hear from 250+ tech leaders who’ve made waves in the ecosystem, dig into the issues shaping the industry, and watch 20 Startup Battlefield finalists compete live on the Disrupt Stage for the $100,000 prize. Or make the most of both and build your own Disrupt agenda across the three days.
That’s what sets Disrupt apart: founders looking for investors. Investors looking for promising startups. Department heads searching for solutions. Tech leaders seeking fresh ideas. However you choose to experience Disrupt, you’ll be surrounded by people building, funding, buying, and shaping what comes next. And with AI-powered matchmaking in the event app, it’s easier than ever to make meaningful connections that spark new opportunities.
Less than 24 hours until Disrupt doors open, and save up to $100
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts tomorrow at 8 a.m. PT, October 13, and runs through October 15 at Moscone West. Save up to $100 on your pass, plus get a second pass at 50% off! Bringing a group of four or more? Unlock even more savings. Recently laid off? Join Disrupt with a $75 Expo+ Pass.
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Startup Battlefield finalists will compete for a $100,000 prize.
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Bengaluru-based startup Ultrahuman has signed a two-year agreement with the Abu Dhabi Public Health Center to create a wearable-agnostic biological-age model, aiming to provide health insights to the UAE population via government digital platforms.

Startup Ambi has raised $26 million to develop an AI agent that provides real-time insights by continuously listening to user activity. The company plans to expand its software across Apple devices and launch dedicated hardware, despite ongoing privacy concerns.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, focusing on building enduring companies in the AI era with curated stages, expert sessions, and networking opportunities. Founders can access discounts including 50% off a second ticket and $75 Expo+ passes for laid-off network members, while programming features speakers from Rivian, Amazon, Tether, Bluesky, Replit, and Cerebras across six stages including AI, Real World AI, and Smart Money.

Apple will announce a new smart home hub called HomeView on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The Siri-powered device features a display and A18 chip, with countertop and wall-mount models, marking Apple's most serious smart home effort after previous HomeKit and HomePod struggles.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will open in less than 48 hours at San Francisco’s Moscone West, featuring over 250 speakers across 200+ sessions and 300+ startups. Early registration offers savings of up to $100 and a second pass at 50% off before door prices increase on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT.

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.