TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events schedule: NMI, Backblaze, PeakXV Partners, Augment, and more to host

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events will be held across San Francisco during the week of Disrupt, offering various opportunities for founders, investors, operators, researchers, and tech enthusiasts to connect. Partners such as NMI, Backblaze, PeakXV, Augment, and Mintz are hosting events filled with panels, workshops, networking events, parties, and more.

One such event is SPIN San Francisco, where SaaS founders and technical leaders gather to discuss turning embedded payments into a revenue stream, all while enjoying food, drinks, and Ping-Pong. Another event is a Backblaze and Flamethrower-hosted mixer, which provides a relaxed evening for attendees to connect and unwind after a day at Disrupt.

PeakXV Partners will host a mixer with founders, operators, and investors, offering good drinks and better conversations without any required pitches. Augment and Mintz will host a cocktail party, allowing attendees to mingle with people from various aspects of the private markets, technology, and venture ecosystem.

Throughout Disrupt week, there will be events such as AI Barmen, a robotic bartender offering personalized drink recommendations, and a live game show focused on job hunting. An intimate gathering for AI founders and accredited investors will take place following Day 1 of Disrupt, providing a platform for direct conversations and networking.

Other events include an invite-only networking reception for Harvard Griffin GSAS alumni, a meetup for South Asian founders and people interested in founder-led media, and a rooftop happy hour featuring Love Soul AI's interactive hologram, Princess.