TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is nearly here. The event brings founders, investors, and technology leaders to Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13-15, and discounted online ticket prices end when doors open on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT.
Ticket offers end when the event begins
People planning to attend can save up to $100 by buying before door rates take effect. There is also a group option: a second pass of the same ticket type is available at 50% off, making it possible to bring a co-founder, colleague, or industry peer.
People affected by a layoff can get an Expo+ Pass for $75. The offer provides another way to attend and take part in the event’s startup and technology programming.
These offers are tied to the opening of the event, so the key deadline is October 13 at 8 a.m. PT. For attendees weighing whether to go, the available pass options and the schedule may help clarify what they want from the three days.
Build the visit around a goal
Disrupt brings together people with different reasons to attend. Founders may use time in the Expo Hall or the founder-investor exclusive Deal Flow Café to meet a potential investor, customer, or partner.
Investors can look for companies that may be on the verge of a breakthrough. Department heads can explore products that address business problems, while technology companies can use the gathering to understand market direction and the people influencing it.
That range of interests makes planning useful. Attendees can prioritize conversations, product discovery, investment opportunities, or learning about developments across the tech industry.
Sessions, pitches, and focused discussions
The program includes 200+ sessions led by 250+ tech leaders across six stages. The schedule also includes focused roundtables, breakout sessions, and Startup Battlefield 200 pitch sessions.
Those formats offer different ways to engage with the event. Stage sessions provide access to ideas and expertise; roundtables and breakouts create more focused settings; and pitch sessions put startups in front of an audience.
Rather than trying to cover everything, attendees can shape their schedule around the outcomes that matter most. Someone seeking a solution may focus on relevant products, while someone looking for a new connection can make time for conversations and networking.
A gathering for the startup ecosystem
TechCrunch describes Disrupt as a meeting point for the global startup ecosystem, with three days of technology insights, connections, and a look at developments before they reach the headlines. Its appeal spans people seeking an investor or co-founder and those who want a clearer view of where the industry is headed.
Attending with a colleague or partner may also help people cover more of the event and compare what they learn. The second-pass offer supports that approach, with the discount applying to a second pass of the same ticket type.
With the event beginning October 13, prospective attendees have until doors open at 8 a.m. PT to use the discounted online pricing. The choices outlined by the organizer include savings of up to $100, a 50% discount on a matching second pass, and a $75 Expo+ Pass for people affected by a layoff.