Even though the limited offer has ended, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 itself will remain a magnet for the global technology ecosystem. This annual event is scheduled to take place in Moscone West, San Francisco, from 13 to 15 October. An estimated 10,000 startup founders, venture capital (VC) investors, operators, and technology leaders will gather for a tightly curated three-day experience.
Disrupt’s primary focus is generating real impact, from high-quality access to active builders and investors, to facilitating conversations that lead to deals, partnerships, and hiring. Participants will also gain tactical insights that can be immediately applied, as well as a first-hand look into the future of technology before it becomes mainstream.
With more than 300 startups expected to showcase their innovations, the intensity of Startup Battlefield 200, and a network designed to drive results, AcehGround notes that Disrupt is not just another conference, but rather a crucial platform where innovation momentum is built and strategic partnerships are forged.
Technology Industry Leaders Ready to Share Insights
Each year, Disrupt features more than 250 of the most influential names in technology, leaders who have shaped the industry and continue to define its future direction. They will share their experiences and insight.
- Chris Barman, CEO, Slate Auto
- Mary Barra, CEO, General Motors
- Roelof Botha, Managing Partner, Sequoia Capital
- Phoebe Gates dan Sophia Kianni, Co-founders, Phia
- Vinod Khosla, Founder, Khosla Ventures
- Roy Lee, Co-founder dan CEO, Cluely
- Tekedra Mawakana, Co-CEO, Waymo
- Matt Mullenweg, Co-founder, WordPress, dan CEO, Automattic
- Kevin Scott, CTO, Microsoft
- Elizabeth Stone, CTO, Netflix
- Tristan Thompson, NBA Champion and Fintech Entrepreneur
- Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots, X
- Anatoly Yakovenko, Co-founder, Solana, and CEO, Solana Labs
The full list of speakers and event agenda for Disrupt 2026 will continue to be updated on the event’s official page, offering the opportunity to see who will be taking the stage this year.
In addition to Disrupt, TechCrunch will also host the TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 on June 23 in Boston. The event will bring together more than 1,100 startup founders to focus on real-world business growth, execution, and scale, with the opportunity to learn from leading founders and investors.
