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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Last Chance for Early Bird Rates

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Time is running out to secure your spot at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 at a discount. Early bird pricing for the event, which takes place in San Francisco from October 13–15, officially ends on May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Attendees who register before the deadline can save up to $410 on their passes.

AI Stage

Explore how leading companies are applying AI in practice. Hearing directly from builders and investors working at the frontier helps founders anchor their approach in what’s proven, not just what’s promised, strengthening credibility with both technical and business audiences.

Image Credits:Slava Blazer Photography

AI in the Real World Stage

Beyond software, AI is reshaping the physical world. Hear from founders and operators building trusted, scalable systems in robotics, biotech, and edge environments where real-world constraints define success.

Smart Money Stage

Money is being rebuilt in real time. Explore how founders are shaping the future of finance through stablecoins, payments, and fintech infrastructure while cutting through hype to reveal what’s actually working in a digital economy.

Smart Systems Stage

Software is transforming energy, climate, and industrial systems. Explore how founders are rebuilding infrastructure, from data center power to grid bottlenecks, while deploying smarter, scalable systems for a more resilient future.

Disrupt Stage

The main stage where top founders, investors, and operators define what matters next. Being part of these conversations, and referencing them, positions you within the broader narrative of where the market is heading.

Image Credits:Kimberly White / Getty Images

Why showing up matters

Disrupt brings together 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators in one concentrated environment built for evaluation and discovery.

Across 250+ sessions, roundtables, and discussions, and with 300+ startups showcasing, companies aren’t seen once. They’re seen repeatedly in front of the same investors, partners, and media.

That repetition is what turns visibility into credibility. A quick introduction becomes recognition. Recognition becomes familiarity, and familiarity builds trust.

The founders and operators who gain the most from Disrupt aren’t just attending sessions. They’re building relationships, reinforcing their presence across conversations, and positioning themselves within the networks that shape what happens next in tech.

Get Early Bird savings until Friday

For the next four days, you still have time to secure your pass before rates increase. Savings of up to $410 end May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

If you’re already planning to be there, the decision now isn’t whether to attend — it’s whether you show up ready to move things forward. Register here.

Image Credits:Slava Blazer Photograpy

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