TechCrunch Disrupt

2026-10-13 · 00:00:00 · San Francisco

Moscone West

800 Howard St., San Francisco, 94103

TechCrunch Disrupt brings together early-stage builders, scaling companies, and active investors at Moscone West in San Francisco for three days of keynotes, workshops, networking, and the Startup Battlefield pitch competition.

Disrupt is where you’ll find innovation for every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a budding founder with a revolutionary idea, a seasoned startup looking to scale, or an investor seeking the next big thing, Disrupt offers unparalleled resources, connections, and expert insights to propel your venture forward.

Founder brief

Who should attend

Early-stage innovators with new concepts, growth-focused executives working to scale their businesses, and venture investors scouting deals will find relevant programming across every sector and stage.

What happens

Programming spans four main tracks: the flagship Startup Battlefield competition with a hundred-thousand-dollar equity-free prize, main-stage keynotes and expert panels, hands-on workshops and breakout sessions, and a large expo floor dedicated to networking.

Who's in the room

More than ten thousand attendees gather, featuring key speakers such as Amjad Masad of Replit, Arvind Jain of Glean, Garrett Langley of Flock Safety, Panos Panay of Amazon, and RJ Scaringe of Rivian, alongside sponsors like MoFo, Revolut Business, and Bay Angels.

How to prepare

Map your target connections across the expo floor and agenda tracks before heading to Moscone West. If you plan to compete for the equity-free funding in Startup Battlefield, prepare a clear, concise pitch that delivers your core value proposition within tight time limits.

Organizer: TechCrunch

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At a glance

Format
Startup Battlefield pitch competition, keynotes and expert panels, workshops and breakout sessions, and expo and networking.
Theme
Innovation for Every Stage
Prizes
$100,000 in equity-free funding for Startup Battlefield winner.
Attendance
10,000+ attendees
Stage
Any
Sectors
Agnostic

Agenda

  1. Startup Battlefield
  2. Keynotes & Expert Panels
  3. Workshops & Breakout Sessions
  4. Expo & Networking Opportunities

Speakers, judges and hosts

  • Amjad Masad — CEO and co-founder, Replit (Speaker)
  • Arvind Jain — Founder and CEO, Glean (Speaker)
  • Garrett Langley — Founder and CEO, Flock Safety (Speaker)
  • Panos Panay — Senior Vice President, Devices, Alexa & Leo, Amazon (Speaker)
  • RJ Scaringe — Founder and CEO, Rivian (Speaker)

Sponsors and partners

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