TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 announces AI Stage sessions and speakers

In short: TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature an AI Stage with sessions on AI pricing, security, video tools, and new AI-related job roles.

What happened

TechCrunch announced details for the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, a conference happening October 13 to 15 in San Francisco at Moscone Center. The AI Stage is presented by Google for Startups.

The event will focus on practical questions companies are facing as they build and sell products that use AI. One topic is how to price AI products when the underlying AI models become more common and easier to copy. Another focus is security for “AI agents,” meaning AI tools that can take actions on their own (like a helper that can click buttons and move data, not just answer questions).

TechCrunch also listed several sessions and speakers. One session on enterprise security will include Arsalan Tavakoli from Databricks. Another session on video AI will include Dean Leitersdorf from Decart and Amit Jain from Luma AI. A third session will cover “GTM engineering,” short for go to market engineering (people who build the systems and workflows that help a product reach customers, like setting up lead lists and outreach tools), featuring Kareem Amin from Clay.

Why it matters

AI is showing up in more everyday products and business services, and the choices companies make now can affect prices, privacy, and how safely your data is handled. Think of it like upgrading from a calculator to an autopilot. It can help a lot, but you also need clear rules and safety checks.

Source: TechCrunch AI