TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place at Moscone West in San Francisco from 13 to 15 October, with a programme focused on helping founders build durable companies in the AI era. The event is intended to connect startups with investors, partners and peers, while offering practical sessions on fundraising, product strategy, hiring and scaling.

TechCrunch says the conference will feature six curated stages, more than 200 expert sessions, networking tools, side events and an Expo Hall. It presents different suggested routes for founders at pre-seed, early-revenue and scaling stages; Founder Pass holders can use investor matchmaking and the Deal Flow Café for one-to-one investor discussions. The article cites previous attendees who reported increased investor interest after appearing in Startup Battlefield, including one founder who received more than 100 investor enquiries.