TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Key Speakers and Agenda Revealed

The upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt event, scheduled for October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, has unveiled its full speaker lineup. The event aims to spotlight the intersection of artificial intelligence, venture capital, and emerging startup innovation.

Industry Leaders and Tech Visionaries

This year’s agenda features a diverse group of industry veterans and newcomers. Key participants include Alphabet’s moonshot leader Astro Teller, Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, and Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone. Investor Vinod Khosla and Sequoia’s Roelof Botha are also confirmed to discuss the evolving landscape of venture capital.

The event will also feature unique perspectives from different sectors of the tech ecosystem:

Decentralized Computing: Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko.
Entrepreneurship & AI: Investor Elad Gil and NBA champion-turned-founder Tristan Thompson.
Consumer Innovation: Phia founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni.
Civic Leadership: San Francisco mayor Daniel Lurie, who will address the city’s role in the startup economy.

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Startup Battlefield Competition

The event remains anchored by the Startup Battlefield 200, where emerging companies compete for the $100,000 Startup Battlefield Cup. The final round will be judged by notable venture capitalists, including Aileen Lee, Kirsten Green, Kevin Hartz, and Kevin Rose.

Key Sessions and Product Unveilings

Beyond the keynote speakers, the agenda includes specific sessions focused on industry trends:

Autonomous Vehicles

Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana will discuss the current state of autonomous vehicle technology and the challenges of building public trust.

New Hardware Debuts

Slate Auto is scheduled to provide a live, world-first demonstration of its fully customizable electric truck.

Cloud and Scaling

Box CEO Aaron Levie will share insights on maintaining business growth and relevance in the competitive cloud sector.

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The event organizers are offering early registration incentives, including savings of up to $444 on tickets, for those attending the three-day conference.