TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts Oct. 13 in San Francisco

In short: TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 begins October 13 in San Francisco, and TechCrunch says discounted tickets are available for a limited time.

What happened

TechCrunch reported that its TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 event starts tomorrow, October 13, at 8 a.m. Pacific time. The event runs through October 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco.

TechCrunch said the conference is expected to draw more than 10,000 founders, investors, and other tech workers. It also said the event includes an expo hall with more than 300 startup exhibitors, and a program of more than 200 sessions across multiple stages.

The article focuses heavily on ticket offers. TechCrunch said attendees can save up to $100 on passes if they register before the event begins, and can get 50% off a second pass of the same ticket type. It also mentioned “community passes” for groups of four or more, and an Expo+ pass priced at $75 for people who have recently been laid off.

TechCrunch also noted “AI-powered matchmaking” inside the event app. That is a feature meant to suggest people to meet, similar to how a dating app suggests matches, but for professional networking.

Why it matters

Conferences like Disrupt are a major place where new startups pitch ideas, look for funding, and try to find customers. For people building or shopping for AI tools, it can be a fast way to compare products side by side and meet the teams behind them, instead of only reading about them online.

Source: TechCrunch AI