Apply now to host a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Apply before September 4 to be a part of the TechCrunch Disrupt community by hosting your own Side Event.
The deadline to apply for Side Events at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is fast approaching, just this Friday, September 4, at midnight PT. Side Events are an opportunity to bring together innovators, founders, investors, and industry leaders outside of the main Disrupt conference dates of October 13-15. The Side Events program allows you to design and host your own custom event anytime between October 10-16 that will be promoted to Disrupt attendees and the broader public.
You can host a variety of events, ranging from industry roundtables and VC office hours to workshops, dinners, and casual networking happy hours. The event format is flexible, but it's recommended to schedule them in the evenings during Disrupt as there is less competition. There is no cost to apply and host a Side Event - just submit your vision, goals, and logistical needs.
Approved Side Events will receive visibility through the official Side Events calendar and marketing channels, giving your brand prime exposure to the startup community.
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