Where is TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 held?

At Moscone West, 800 Howard Street, San Francisco, part of the Moscone Center complex, from October 13 to 15, 2026.

How much is a ticket?

Attendee Passes are $949 (regular $1,049), Founder Passes $999 and Investor Passes $1,099 before doors open on October 13. Non-Profit ($399), Student ($349) and Expo+ ($299) passes are also available.

Are there single-day tickets?

No. All Disrupt tickets cover all three days of the conference.

Are group discounts available?

Yes. Groups of 4 to 9 of the same pass type save 15%, and groups of 10 or more save 30% by emailing events@techcrunch.com. A buy-one-get-one-50%-off offer also applies to select passes until October 13 at 8 a.m. PT.

Can I transfer my ticket?

Select tickets can be transferred to someone eligible for the same ticket type through the Disrupt Ticket Transfer form, by October 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Name: TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Start: 2026-10-13T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-15T18:00:00+00:00
Location: Moscone Center

About this event

TechCrunch Disrupt is the technology publisher's biggest annual gathering for the startup ecosystem. Over three days in San Francisco, the 2026 edition puts founders, venture investors, operators and innovators in the same halls at Moscone West for keynote conversations, industry stages, breakouts, roundtables, an expo floor and the Startup Battlefield pitch competition. TechCrunch expects more than 10,000 attendees.

Who attends

Disrupt is built for people at every stage of the startup journey, with dedicated passes and networking for each group.

Founders looking for funding, exposure and growth advice
Investors scouting breakout startups and emerging trends
Operators seeking practical strategies to scale
Innovators exploring new technology and partnerships

Key topics for 2026

The 2026 programme is organised around four themes, delivered across the Disrupt Stage, the Builders Stage and industry stages such as Real World AI.

Building & Scaling: fundraising, company building and operations
AI & the Physical World: robotics, autonomy, energy and scientific discovery
Digital Finance: stablecoins, embedded finance and payment infrastructure
Machines, Infrastructure & Energy: rebuilding physical-world systems

Startup Battlefield

TechCrunch's long-running startup competition runs throughout the event. The 2026 Startup Battlefield 200 cohort was announced in August, and the final five teams pitch expert judges on October 15 for the Battlefield Cup and a $100,000 equity-free prize. TechCrunch says Battlefield alumni have raised $32 billion.

Networking and expo

Beyond the stages, attendees use matchmaking for one-to-one meetings, explore the Expo Hall and join side events across the city. Founder and investor pass holders also get the Deal Flow Cafe, curated opt-in founder and investor lists, and an investor-only StrictlyVC session.

Tickets & passes

Attendee Pass — USD 949: Regular $1,049. All industry stages, breakouts, roundtables, 1:1 matchmaking and the Expo Hall
Founder Pass — USD 999: Regular $1,099. Attendee perks plus Deal Flow Cafe, speaker Q&As and the curated investor list
Investor Pass — USD 1,099: Regular $1,199. Attendee perks plus investor-only StrictlyVC session and curated founder list
Non-Profit Pass — USD 399: Regular $499. For non-profit and public employees
Student Pass — USD 349: Regular $399. For students or recent grads
Expo+ Pass — USD 299: Regular $349. Expo Hall, on-site experiences and 1:1 matchmaking

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 was a Technology event that took place 13-15 Oct 2026 at Moscone Center, San Francisco, United States.