TechCrunch
October 13, 2026
October 15, 2026
San Francisco, CA, United States
TechCrunch Disrupt returns to San Francisco from 13–15 October 2026. The event takes place at Moscone West and brings the global startup world together for three focused days.
Disrupt centres on how companies are built from the ground up. The programme looks at fundraising, product development, leadership and growth. It also tracks how new technologies like AI and deep tech are changing what startups can build and how fast they can scale.
A core feature of the event is Startup Battlefield 200. Early-stage founders pitch live in front of investors and industry leaders. One team wins a US$100,000 equity-free prize, along with wide visibility across the tech ecosystem.
Across the venue, hundreds of startups showcase their products and tools. The schedule is filled with talks, panels and interviews led by founders, operators and investors who are actively shaping today’s tech landscape.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers a clear view of what it really takes to start and grow a technology company right now. It’s practical, grounded and shaped by people who are doing the work, not just talking about it.