TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Tickets On Sale With Early Deals

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is officially opening its doors for registration, offering the deepest discounts of the year for those looking to secure their spot early. The annual gathering is set to take place from October 13–15 at the Moscone West in San Francisco, once again positioning itself as a central hub for the global startup ecosystem and venture capital community.

Early bird incentives and BOGO offers

Organizers have launched a limited-time promotion to kick off ticket sales. The first 500 registrants who purchase a ticket at the Super Early Bird rate will unlock a “buy-one-get-one” incentive: a second pass available at a 50% discount. This specific offer is time-sensitive, expiring on January 31 or whenever the 500-ticket allotment is exhausted.

Attendees who move quickly can save up to $680 on their registration compared to later pricing tiers, making this the most cost-effective window to commit to the three-day event.

What to expect at Disrupt 2026

The event is designed to connect 10,000 participants, ranging from early-stage founders to seasoned investors and tech operators. The agenda includes over 200 sessions led by more than 250 industry experts, covering critical business functions such as fundraising, scaling, product iteration, and bootstrapping.

Beyond the core programming, Disrupt 2026 will feature dedicated tracks focused on emerging technologies, including:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Deep Tech and Space
• Wearable Technology

Industry leaders and Startup Battlefield

The event stages will host a diverse array of voices from the tech and venture worlds. Confirmed speakers for the upcoming edition include:

• Alex Pall and Drew Taggart (The Chainsmokers/MANTIS Venture Capital)
• Assaf Rappaport (Wiz)
• Ashton Kutcher (Sound Ventures)
• Bridgit Mendler (Northwood Space)
• Colin Kaepernick (Lumi)
• Denise Dresser (Slack)
• Erin and Sara Foster (Oversubscribed Ventures)
• Mary Barra (General Motors)
• Matt Mullenweg (Automattic)
• Peter Beck (Rocket Lab)
• Tekedra Mawakana (Waymo)
• Vinod Khosla (Khosla Ventures)
• Wassym Bensaid (Rivian)

A perennial highlight, the Startup Battlefield 200, returns to showcase over 200 selected startups. These companies will compete on a global stage for a $100,000 equity-free prize. Participants will also have access to the event app for 1:1 and group meetings, alongside various pre- and post-event side gatherings held throughout the week.

Tailored networking opportunities

The event offers specialized passes for different segments of the industry:

• Founder Pass: Focused on tools and insights to accelerate startup growth. Learn more here.
• Investor Pass: Designed to help venture capitalists connect with promising startups and expand their portfolios. Learn more here.

Those planning to attend are encouraged to secure their tickets early to leverage the current discount rates and the limited-time BOGO offer.