The technology industry is preparing to convene in San Francisco as TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 approaches its opening at Moscone West. Scheduled to run from October 13 to October 15, the three-day conference will bring together an estimated 10,000 founders, investors, and technology leaders to assess emerging technologies and track early-stage corporate development across the global ecosystem.
Startup Battlefield 200 and Exhibition Showcase
Central to the gathering is the Startup Battlefield 200, an initiative designed to showcase selected early-stage enterprises directly to investors, enterprise customers, and media organizations. From this broader cohort, 20 finalists are scheduled to present on the Disrupt Stage, where they will compete for a $100,000 cash prize along with the Disrupt Cup.
In addition to the main pitch competition, more than 300 startups representing diverse industry sectors and varying maturity stages will display their products across the venue Expo Hall. The exhibition area is structured to facilitate direct conversations between early-stage founders and conference attendees seeking investment targets, commercial partnerships, or emerging software and hardware products.
Conference Tracks and Speaker Programming
The agenda for the 2026 conference includes more than 200 sessions featuring insights from over 250 industry speakers spread across six distinct stages. Alongside keynotes and panel presentations, the schedule incorporates interactive breakout discussions and roundtable formats.
Programming across the event covers several core operational and technological areas. Scheduled topics address artificial intelligence, product management, go-to-market strategies, venture fundraising, corporate finance, technology infrastructure, and business scaling. These tracks are designed to surface technical insights and market developments ahead of broader mainstream adoption.
Attendance Details and Registration
Doors for Disrupt 2026 are scheduled to open at Moscone West on October 13 at 8:00 a.m. PT. Organizers noted that early registrants can obtain pass savings of up to $100 before the event commences, with options available for a second pass of the same category at a 50 percent discount. Additional tier pricing includes special rates for groups registering four or more participants, as well as an Expo+ Pass priced at $75 for individuals recently affected by layoffs.
