{
  "id": 13138784,
  "title": "Beyond TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: The Side Events, Parties & Networking You Can’t Miss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/beyond-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-the-side-events-parties-networking-you",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-09T14:42:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechCrunch",
    "slug": "techcrunch",
    "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/09/beyond-techcrunch-disrupt-2026-the-side-events-parties-networking-you-cant-miss/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 spans October 13-15 in San Francisco, with a plethora of side events, parties, and networking opportunities throughout the week. Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) and Upper Silesian Fund host a unique event aboard the Historic Klamath, bringing together Poland's innovation ecosystem with Silicon Valley. Innovation Norway and Royal Norwegian Consulate General organize a fintech celebration for Aparta, selected for TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200. Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) facilitates Pak-US Tech Connect, fostering collaboration and partnerships between Pakistani and U.S. companies. Pak-US Tech Connect also features an AI Barmen robotic bartender creating personalized cocktails and mocktails during an interactive happy hour. OnSpark's Hit List Live transforms the networking experience into a live deal floor, matching attendees with potential partners. The Partnership Exchange is an invitation-only event focusing on forging growth through partnerships. SaaS founders, developers, and technical leaders gather to discuss embedded payments, monetization, and scaling at Ping-Pong, food, and drinks. Work tech, robotics, and agentic AI are explored through startup pitches, hands-on demos, and networking. Love Soul AI's hologram technology is showcased at an invitation-only rooftop event, accompanied by superfood-inspired appetizers.",
  "summary": "TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is just the beginning. From exclusive networking events and startup showcases to happy hours, dinners, and after-hours meetups, discover what’s happening across San Francisco during Disrupt Week, October 10–16. Find your next connection, your next opportunity, or your next favorite event.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}