AI and Future Tech
The main stage at TechCrunch Disrupt is where industry leaders gather to discuss the trajectory of the technology ecosystem.
Scheduled from October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, the event brings together founders, executives, and investors across artificial intelligence, robotics, transportation, biotechnology, and venture capital, alongside competitors in the Startup Battlefield.
Don’t miss a single moment of these conversations shaping the future of the tech ecosystem. Get a front-row seat by registering for your pass here. Bring your co-founder, partner, colleague, or peer and save 50% on their second pass. Have more people who should be there? Save even more with bundle passes.
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Key Speakers and Industry Leaders
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe will discuss the challenges of designing, manufacturing, and scaling complex physical products.
Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman will address scaling limitations within the artificial intelligence boom, examining compute demands, energy constraints, and capital requirements.
Science Corporation founder Max Hodak discusses computer-brain interfaces, while Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley addresses the intersection of artificial intelligence, surveillance, and public safety.
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Partners from venture capital firm Benchmark will appear together to share perspectives on emerging market trends.
Recursive Intelligence co-founders Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini will explore artificial intelligence systems capable of designing their own underlying hardware.
Amazon executive Panos Panay, Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider, and Replit CEO Amjad Masad will discuss post-smartphone technology, decentralized social media platforms, and software development in the era of automated coding tools.
Entrepreneur and investor Mark Wahlberg will appear alongside Keebeck's Bruce K. Lee to discuss transitions into venture capital and investment.
Sit front and center at the Disrupt Stage to hear directly from the leaders shaping tech. Register now and get a second pass at 50% off.
Startup Battlefield Competition
Throughout the event, early-stage companies will pitch live across sectors including space technology, physical artificial intelligence, energy, manufacturing, health tech, and enterprise security.
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Cellino co-founder and CEO Nabiha Saklayen will discuss cellular applications and biological data storage.
Past Battlefield participants will share insights on entrepreneurial trajectories, funding strategies, and scaling early-stage ventures.
The competition concludes with the 2026 finalists competing for $100,000 in equity-free funding and the Startup Battlefield award.
Grab your pass and hear directly from today’s tech leaders at Disrupt
The Disrupt Stage isn’t only about hearing from the people who built today’s defining companies. It’s where you’ll meet and hear from some of the tech leaders building the next ones.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is where 10,000+ founders, VCs, operators, and tech enthusiasts from around the globe come together to gain valuable insights, make impactful connections, and get a first look at next-gen breakthroughs shaping the tech industry. Explore 200+ sessions led by 250+ tech leaders across six industry stages, plus roundtables and breakouts. Meet 300+ exhibiting startups and get hands-on with their latest products. This is where big ideas take shape and deals get sparked.
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