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Last chance to lock in early-bird savings for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Attendees have four days left to secure discounts of up to $200 on passes to the October conference in San Francisco.
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With just four days remaining before the promotional window closes on September 25, TechCrunch is urging prospective attendees to lock in ticket savings of up to $200 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, the three-day conference taking place October 13–15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. After the deadline, ticket prices will increase.
Why attend: Getting perspective in a fast-moving ecosystem#
The tech landscape shifts dramatically in months—decisions about what to build, where capital flows, hiring priorities, and technology choices can look entirely different half a year later. Disrupt offers a venue to step back from daily operations and absorb how thousands of founders, investors, and technology leaders are navigating parallel challenges from multiple angles.
The conference covers ground across several key trends reshaping the sector:
- AI's impact on product development and competitive defensibility
- Venture capital's shifting priorities and what investors expect from emerging companies
- Physical AI and robotics transitioning from experimental settings into manufacturing and real-world deployment
- Infrastructure constraints emerging around AI systems and computational demands
- New organizational models with smaller teams, different tools, and revised growth expectations
- Emerging financial infrastructure, including stablecoins and their role in payments
- Cross-sector implications spanning energy, cybersecurity, and digital platforms
What's on the agenda#
The program spans more than 200 sessions across six industry-focused stages, supplemented by roundtables and breakout discussions featuring over 250 tech leaders. Attendees can also connect with peers through AI-powered matchmaking that identifies potential collaborators based on role and interest, or through informal networking throughout the event.
The practical questions addressed reflect immediate challenges facing the ecosystem:
- How do founders build defensibility when AI lowers barriers to entry and iteration?
- What will Series A investors prioritize in the next generation of companies?
