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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026Startup & SaaS event at Moscone (in-person).
Location
San Francisco, United States
Date
Oct 13th, 2026
Attendees
10 000
Starting price
$799
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 returns to San Francisco, the epicenter of the startup ecosystem. The two-to-three-day event brings together founders, investors, corporate innovation teams, and tech journalists for sessions on startups, venture capital, and emerging technology. Being featured or covered at Disrupt can generate significant press coverage, making it a strategic event for startups seeking visibility.
The Startup Battlefield pitch competition remains the centerpiece of TechCrunch Disrupt, with selected startups presenting live on the main stage for the $100,000 Disrupt Cup. The event attracts one of the highest concentrations of active venture capitalists — from Andreessen Horowitz to Sequoia to hundreds of seed-stage funds. The Startup Alley exhibition and CrunchMatch networking tool facilitate direct founder-investor introductions.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 sessions span AI and machine learning, enterprise SaaS, fintech, biotech, climate tech, and space tech. Unlike vendor-specific conferences, Disrupt covers technology from a founder and investor perspective, focusing on market timing, product-market fit, and scaling strategies. The event is particularly valuable for early-stage founders seeking fundraising insights and media exposure.
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