The investor’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, scheduled for 13-15 October at Moscone West in San Francisco, is a major tech conference bringing together over 10,000 founders, investors and operators. For investors, the event is positioned as a strategic sourcing opportunity to identify and invest in promising startups before competitors do, making attendance a competitive advantage in venture capital.
The conference features 200 vetted startups pitching through the Startup Battlefield programme, over 20,000 structured 1:1 investor meetings, and multiple tracks tailored to different investor types—from angel and pre-seed investors to late-stage venture capitalists. Notable speakers include executives from Rivian, Amazon, Replit and Cerebras. Early bird ticket discounts of up to $100 are available until 12 October, with special $75 passes offered to recently laid-off professionals.
- TechCrunch Disrupt brings 10,000 tech leaders to San Francisco 13-15 October.
- Conference features 200 vetted startups and 20,000+ structured investor meetings.
- Early bird discounts up to $100 available until 12 October.
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TechCrunch Disrupt is a major annual technology conference that brings together founders, investors and industry figures to discover new startups and innovations. For investors, the event offers an opportunity to identify promising companies at an early stage, before competitors do, which is considered valuable for venture capitalists seeking new investment opportunities.
The conference features over 10,000 participants, including 200 vetted startups presenting their pitches directly to investors. Attendees can arrange thousands of one-to-one meetings with entrepreneurs and founders, whilst also hearing talks from executives at leading technology companies such as Rivian, Amazon, Replit and Cerebras.
The 2026 edition runs from 13 to 15 October at Moscone West in San Francisco. Discounted early-bird tickets are available until 12 October, with special reduced prices also offered to professionals who have recently been made redundant.