TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts Oct. 13 with ticket discounts ending

In short: TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 begins October 13 in San Francisco, and TechCrunch says online ticket discounts of up to $100 end when the event opens.

What happened

TechCrunch says its Disrupt 2026 conference will run October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. The company expects more than 10,000 founders, investors, and other tech leaders to attend.

According to TechCrunch, discounted online ticket pricing can save buyers up to $100, but that pricing ends when doors open on October 13 at 8 a.m. Pacific time. TechCrunch is also offering 50% off a second pass of the same ticket type, which is meant for someone attending with you.

TechCrunch also highlights a lower-priced option for people who have been affected by layoffs. It says a special Expo+ Pass is available for $75.

The event includes an expo hall, where companies show their products, and many talks and discussions. TechCrunch says the agenda includes more than 200 sessions and more than 250 speakers across six stages.

Why it matters

For startups and people looking for work, events like this can function like a large, in-person marketplace (like a busy job fair mixed with a trade show). The key practical point is timing, if you were already planning to go, the price changes once the event begins.

Source: TechCrunch AI