TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Early-bird pricing ends May 29 — register for Oct. 13–15 at Moscone West
Early-bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends May 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT; register now to save up to $410 for the Oct. 13–15 event in San Francisco.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will hold its annual fall conference from October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, and organizers warn that discounted registration closes on May 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. The event is expected to gather more than 10,000 founders, investors and operators for a concentrated three-day program of stages, sessions and an expansive expo hall. Early-bird registrants can secure reduced rates — up to $410 off — by completing registration before the stated deadline.
Registration deadline and savings
Early-bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 expires on May 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT, according to event details. Registrants who purchase tickets by that date are eligible for savings of up to $410 compared with later rates.
Organizers emphasize the deadline to encourage teams and individual founders to finalize travel and budgeting plans now. Locking in lower fares and passes ahead of the price increase is positioned as a practical way to stretch limited startup budgets while preserving access to the full program.
Event dates and venue
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is scheduled for October 13–15 at Moscone West, the longstanding San Francisco venue for major technology conferences. The three-day format will concentrate plenary talks, stage programs, workshops and networking activities across a centralized footprint.
Organizers anticipate drawing an audience that includes founders at all stages, venture investors, corporate partners and media representatives. The format is designed to create repeated exposure between startups and key decision-makers over multiple days of programming.
Program lineup across six stages
This year’s agenda is organized around six distinct stages that target different aspects of company building and technology application. The lineup includes a Builders Stage focused on scaling companies, an AI Stage examining cutting-edge models and applications, and an AI in the Real World Stage that highlights robotics, biotech and edge deployments.
Additional programming includes a Smart Money Stage examining fintech and payments, a Smart Systems Stage that explores software for energy and industrial infrastructure, and the main Disrupt Stage where leading founders, investors and operators set the broader industry narrative. Each stage will feature panels, case studies and practical sessions intended to translate ideas into operational guidance.
Scale of sessions and startup presence
TechCrunch is promoting more than 250 sessions, roundtables and discussions across the conference, alongside an expo featuring 300+ startups showcasing products and services. The combination of structured sessions and an active expo hall is meant to generate repeated visibility for participating companies in front of investors and partners.
Organizers argue that frequency matters: consecutive encounters and multiple touchpoints during a compact event often convert initial introductions into deeper conversations. For early-stage companies, the curated schedule of talks and demos provides opportunities to validate messaging and gain direct feedback from potential customers and backers.
Who benefits and how to prepare
Founders seeking credibility and investors sourcing new deals are both core audiences for Disrupt, and the organizers emphasize the event’s role in turning visibility into trust. Sessions that focus on real-world outcomes, technical tradeoffs and fundraising tactics are intended to help founders present with authority rather than relying on surface-level attention.
Attendees are advised to treat the conference as an active business development window: prioritize stage sessions that align with product milestones, schedule targeted meetings in advance, and plan repeated touchpoints across the expo and networking events. Doing so increases the odds that introductions made on the show floor will progress into pilots, partnerships and term sheets.
Ticket types and practical registration notes
TechCrunch offers multiple ticket categories tailored to founders, investors and corporate attendees, including passes designed to give startups and investors different levels of access to programming and networking. Exhibitor packages are available for startups that want a more permanent presence on the expo floor and repeated exposure to attendees across the three days.
Attendees should confirm their preferred pass and complete registration before May 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PT to secure discounted pricing. Given the scale of the event and the strain on nearby hotels and travel logistics in October, early registration also helps with planning meetings and securing accommodations.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 positions itself as a concentrated marketplace for dealmaking, product demos and narrative-setting across AI, fintech, infrastructure and other priority sectors. Registering before the May 29 early-bird deadline ensures access to lower ticket rates and preserves options for startups and investors who plan to use the October conference as a springboard for fundraising, partnerships and product launches.
