is officially underway, bringing together 10,000+ startup founders, investors, and tech leaders under one roof at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Big ideas are colliding, connections are forming at every turn, and the startup ecosystem’s most influential voices are driving the conversation.
to six new industry stages focused on scaling, AI, fintech, climate tech, and more, Disrupt is packed with game-changing perspectives and opportunities. The next partnership, investment, or breakout company could emerge from any meeting, session, or coffee line conversation.
so you don’t miss a moment at Disrupt. There’s still a little time to grab your pass and be at this annual startup event.
Stop by the registration desk in the Level 1 lobby of Moscone West to register in person or pick up your scannable event badge. The badge features Klik technology, which makes it easy to exchange contact information with people you scan your badge with. Using the event app, you can access and keep those contacts even after the event ends.
Explore 300+ exhibiting startups showcasing cutting-edge technologies across industries. This is the center of Disrupt, where 10,000+ attendees converge to discover new breakthroughs and spark new connections.
Haven’t registered yet? You still can — but don’t wait, or you will miss out.
and walk straight into the action: six industry stages, interactive roundtables, Q&A breakouts, hundreds of exhibiting startups, investor-founder meetings, AI-powered matchmaking networking, and Side Events lighting up the Bay Area tech scene all week long.
Make your way to the Pitch Showcase Stage at the back of the Expo Hall to experience one of the most electrifying formats on the conference floor: rapid-fire, one-minute lightning pitches from some of the most promising startups representing their home countries and regions.
The Startup Battlefield 200 Built World category showcases the most innovative early-stage startups tackling major challenges in real estate, construction, architecture, smart cities, and infrastructure. Discover the technologies transforming the physical spaces where we live, work, and play. Stop by to catch their lightning pitches and meet the bold entrepreneurs building what’s next.
The spotlight also shines on Startup Battlefield, TechCrunch’s renowned “World Series of pitch competitions.” After vetting thousands of applicants, TechCrunch selected the top 20 early-stage startups to pitch in front of some of the world’s most seasoned VCs. They’ll compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup.
Startup Battlefield 200 Fast Pitches — Sustainability
The Startup Battlefield 200 Sustainability category highlights the most groundbreaking early-stage companies tackling the world’s most urgent environmental and climate challenges, from renewable energy and carbon capture to circular economy platforms, sustainable agriculture, clean water solutions, and beyond.
These are the founders turning bold climate commitments into real-world technology, building businesses that prove profitability and planetary impact are not mutually exclusive — and they’re making their case in just two minutes. Stop by, catch their lightning pitches, and meet the startups that are determined to leave the world better than they found it.
From physical AI and the future of intelligent systems to fundraising, hiring, and scaling breakout companies, today’s speakers are tackling the opportunities and challenges shaping the next generation of startups. Here’s a look at what’s happening across the stages today.
Judges include Anu Bharadwaj (Iconiq), Sara Deshpande (Maven Ventures), Benjamin Narasin (Tenacity Venture Capital), Aatish Nayak (Kleiner Perkins), Michael Palank (MaC Venture Capital).
The Startup Battlefield — Energy and Manufacturing:
Caleb Appleton (Bison Ventures), Feyza Haskaraman (Felicis), Sho Sho Leigha Ho (General Catalyst), Leah Solivan (Precedent.vc).
TechCrunch’s Equity podcast takes the Builders Stage for a live recording from Disrupt. Join the Equity team as they break down the biggest startup, venture, and technology stories of the moment and what they mean for founders and investors heading into 2027.
Rob Toews (Radical Ventures), Linda Tong (Webflow), Michel Tricot (Airbyte).
The Rise of Agentic AI: Lessons for Hardware Founders:
Ziad Asghar (Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.), Florence Ion (PCMag).
Competing for AI Talent: Pay, Equity, and Retention:
Matt Birnbaum (Wylder.co), Ioana Hreninciuc (Runware), Atli Thorkelsson (Redpoint Ventures).
The Builder’s Playbook: What Founders Need to Win the Agentic Era:
Anu Bharadwaj (Iconiq), Rajeev Dham (Sapphire Ventures), Rahul Vohra (Superhuman).
From MVP to Billions of Users: How Product Decisions Must Change at Scale:
Brian Baumann (New York Stock Exchange), Dr. Adam Campbell (Gatik), Samir Menon (Dexterity AI), Sankaet Pathak (Foundation Future Industries, Inc.).
Michelle Johnson (Insight Partners), John Koelliker (Leland), Josh Reeves (Gusto).
The Future of Money Movement in the Agentic Economy:
Nikhil Chandhok (Circle), Rodney Robinson (TabaPay, Inc.), Carlotta (Lotti) Siniscalco (Emergence Capital).
Hannah Bozian (American Express), Pedro Sanzovo (Plaid), Victoria Zuo (QED Investors).
Where the AI Infrastructure Boom Is Creating Winners:
Ben Longmier (Ambrosia Energy), Bill Thayer (Bloom Energy).
When the Energy Gets Smart: What Vertical AI Actually Delivers at Scale:
How Twilio’s Founder Is Tackling the Power Problem:
David Kirtley (Helion), Brandon Sorbom (Commonwealth Fusion Systems).
Apoorv Bhargava (Weave Grid, Inc.), Kristin Eberhard (Rewiring America), Tim Heidel (VEIR).
Located at the end of the Expo Hall, breakout sessions include a panel of experts on the presented topic, with room at the end for attendees to ask direct questions. See the full three-day lineup in the
Susan Schofer (SOSV HAX), Parikshit Sharma (SOSV SF), Duncan Turner (SOSV HAX), Pae Wu (SOSV SF).
The New Job of the Data Team Is Providing Context to AI:
The Quantum Revolution: What Investors and Builders Need to Know:
Taiwan Powering the Next AI Revolution: Connect, Invest & Scale:
Michelle Chan (Phison Electronics USA), BoGaun Chen (ITRI International), Erica Lin (ITRI International), Mingche Wang (ITRI International).
The Inference Economy: Why AI’s Next Trillion Dollars Won’t Look Like Its First:
Hagay Lupesko (Cerebras Systems), Ali Mahmoud (Glasswing Ventures).
These small-group sessions give founders and investors the chance to tackle real-world challenges up close. Remember: Pre-registration on the event app is required for entry.
to see all the roundtable sessions for the next three days.
Arm Wrestling Your Data: The Physical AI Challenge:
Can AI Take You Public? The New Playbook for IPO-Ready Finance:
Eléonore Crespo (Pigment), Sofia Fatakhova (Chime).
Atoms vs. Bits: Physical AI for the Physical World:
Beyond Inventory: The Commerce AI Playbook for the Intent Era:
Healthcare Took 40 Years to Adopt EHRs, Then Adopted Generative AI in Three. What Comes Next?:
From Pilot to Production at Scale: Provable, Trusted Agentic AI for the Enterprise:
Dr. Maha Achour (Kodamai), Pankaj Kedia (2468 Ventures), Yasser Shaaban (Humain).
Specialty Post-Training Data: Powering the Next Wave of AI:
The Science of Powerful Introductions: How to Be Remembered in an AI World:
Beyond the Demo: Building Physical AI That Actually Works:
Logan Farrell (Rugged Robotics), Austin Yount (Brick & Mortar Ventures).
Matt Burns (Insight Media Group), Roman Hölzl (RobCo).
Beyond the Term Sheet: How to Architect a Great Fundraise:
Brutal Truth: 12 Critical Mistakes That Nearly Derailed My CISO Career:
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are happening throughout San Francisco this week, extending the Disrupt energy well beyond Moscone West. Here are a few events happening tonight — panels, parties, and meetups designed to connect founders, investors, and innovators across every corner of tech. Make sure to RSVP for your spot at any of these. Explore the
and fill your schedule with more time for connections and insights.
There’s still some time left to register for your pass and explore all these activations.
. There’s still so much more to experience at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — including more Startup Battlefield pitches, game-changing sessions, and unforgettable connections. Tickets are available through the final day. Secure yours now and be part of the future of tech. Do not wait.