TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers $75 Expo+ passes for laid-off workers

In short: TechCrunch says people affected by layoffs can buy a limited number of Disrupt 2026 Expo+ passes for $75.

What happened

TechCrunch is promoting a special ticket deal for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, its startup conference in San Francisco. The offer is for people who have been laid off.

According to the announcement, a Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass costs $75 under this program. The deal is limited to the first 100 qualifying people, or until the conference doors open on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is scheduled for October 13 to 15 at Moscone West. The Expo+ Pass includes access to the Expo Hall, breakout sessions, and side events during “Disrupt Week,” which runs October 10 to 16.

The announcement also highlights the TechCrunch Events app, which includes “AI-powered matchmaking,” meaning a feature that suggests people to meet based on your interests (like a networking version of a dating app). TechCrunch notes that the Expo+ Pass does not include access to the conference’s industry stages and roundtable sessions.

Why it matters

For people who are out of work, conferences can be expensive, but they can also be a place to meet employers, recruiters, and new contacts. This deal lowers the cost for a small group of attendees, although it is limited and depends on qualification and availability.

Source: TechCrunch AI