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April 8, 2026 • TechCrunch Events

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Final Discount Window

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Final Discount Window TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Final Discount Window TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Final Discount Window

Final 3 Days to Save Up to $500 on Your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Pass

This article is a promotional announcement for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, highlighting a limited-time discount of up to $500 on passes. The event is scheduled for October 13-15, 2026, at Moscone West in San Francisco.

What to Expect at TechCrunch Disrupt

TechCrunch Disrupt is positioned as a premier event for founders, operators, and VCs, aiming to foster momentum and provide leverage for attendees. The event promises:

  • Tactical Insights: Learn from operators actively building in the current market.
  • Investor Access: Engage in direct conversations with investors.
  • Startup Exposure: Discover emerging startups before they gain widespread market attention.
  • Curated Networking: Opportunities for targeted networking designed to yield tangible outcomes. Over 20,000 curated meetings took place in the previous year, with upgraded networking tools planned for 2026.

Learning from Industry Leaders

Disrupt features speakers who are leaders in their respective fields. Past speakers have included CEOs of major companies like General Motors and Waymo, as well as prominent venture capitalists. The 2025 event hosted over 200 onstage conversations with more than 250 leaders across AI, venture capital, hardware, and growth strategy. The 2026 agenda is expected to maintain this caliber of insight.

Startup Battlefield and Exhibitors

The Startup Battlefield competition will return, featuring 200 pre-Series A companies competing for $100,000 in equity-free funding. This platform has previously showcased successful companies like Discord and Cloudflare. Additionally, over 300 startup exhibitors will showcase their products, providing a space for deal flow and discovery.

Extended Opportunities with "Disrupt Week"

Beyond the main event, "Disrupt Week" (October 11-17) will include various side events across the Bay Area, such as breakfasts, cocktail hours, panels, and founder meetups, further expanding networking and connection opportunities.

Limited-Time Discount

The offer to save up to $500 on passes ends on April 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Attendees are encouraged to register to secure these savings and gain access to a gathering of over 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders.