TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today. See what's in store for Day 1 (Oct. 13) at San Francisco's Moscone West. Don't miss it. Register for your pass now and meet 10,000+ tech leaders at the startup epicenter of the year.
Day 1 of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has commenced, uniting over 10,000 startup founders, investors, and technology leaders at San Francisco's Moscone West. The event features various sessions and stages focusing on scaling, AI, fintech, and climate tech. With 250+ speakers and 300+ exhibiting startups, Disrupt offers a hub for innovation and connection.
Attendees can explore the Startup Battlefield, where 200 early-stage startups tackle real-world challenges in built world, sustainability, and space and physical AI. The Startup Battlefield's TechCrunch Cup competition rewards the most promising companies with a $100,000 equity-free prize. TechCrunch’s Equity podcast also hosts a live recording from Disrupt, discussing major startup, venture, and technology trends shaping 2026.
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