TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 early bird rates expire May 29 as conference prepares for San Francisco gathering
Passes for the annual technology summit offer savings of up to $410 before the deadline, with agenda focused on six industry stages including AI and fintech
TechCrunch has announced that early bird ticket rates for Disrupt 2026 will expire on May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The deadline marks the end of an opportunity for attendees to secure passes with savings of up to $410 before prices increase for the remainder of the registration period.
The conference is scheduled to take place from October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Organisers expect the event to host more than 10,000 founders, investors, and operators, positioning it as a central gathering for the technology sector.
The event agenda features more than 250 sessions, roundtables, and discussions, alongside showcases from over 300 startups. Programming is structured across six industry stages designed to address specific sectors of the market, including builders and operators, AI in practice, physical world AI, fintech, energy and climate infrastructure, and a main stage for broader industry narratives.
Sessions within the AI in practice track focus on how leading companies are applying artificial intelligence, while the physical world AI stage covers robotics, biotech, and edge environments. The fintech stage examines developments in stablecoins, payments, and financial infrastructure, and the energy stage explores transformations in data centre power and grid systems.
TechCrunch describes the event as a mechanism for founders to build credibility with investors and partners through repeated exposure and direct engagement. The publication highlights that the structure is intended to facilitate evaluation and discovery, allowing companies to demonstrate execution frameworks and gain recognition within the networks that influence market direction.
