TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Last Call Before Ticket Price Hike
The global technology community is preparing to descend on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, which runs from October 27–29. With only six days remaining until the event begins, organizers have signaled that ticket prices are set to increase, marking the final window for participants to register at the current rates.
A Gathering of 10,000+ Industry Leaders
The conference serves as a hub for more than 10,000 startup founders, venture capitalists, and tech innovators. The three-day event is structured to facilitate networking and provide insights into the trends expected to shape the industry throughout 2026 and beyond.
Showcasing Global Innovation
Attendees will have access to the Expo Hall, featuring over 300 startups. This space is dedicated to the unveiling of next-generation products, prototypes, and emerging technologies from companies across the globe.
High-Profile Speakers and Experts
More than 250 industry experts are scheduled to present across five stages, including breakout sessions and roundtables. The speaker lineup features prominent figures from the tech and investment worlds, including:
- Chris Barman, CEO, Slate Auto
- Roelof Botha, managing partner, Sequoia Capital
- Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, co-founders, Phia
- Daniel Lurie, San Francisco mayor
- Vinod Khosla, founder, Khosla Ventures
- Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO, Waymo
- Kevin Scott, CTO, Microsoft
- Elizabeth Stone, CTO, Netflix
- Tristan Thompson, NBA champion and fintech entrepreneur
- Astro Teller, captain of moonshots, X
- Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder, Solana, and CEO, Solana Labs
Interactive Sessions and Startup Battlefield
The event agenda includes over 200 hands-on sessions covering topics such as AI, space exploration, fintech, and climate tech. A centerpiece of the conference is the Startup Battlefield 200, where 20 companies selected from thousands of applicants will compete live for the Disrupt Cup and a $100,000 equity-free prize.
Networking and City-Wide Events
To facilitate professional connections, the venue will host more than 2,000 “Braindate” meetings for small-group and one-on-one interactions. Additionally, the surrounding area will feature over 50 “Disrupt Week” side events, including workshops, job fairs, and social gatherings designed to integrate the conference into the wider San Francisco tech ecosystem.