TC Disrupt · TechCrunch
TechCrunch Disrupt
ExhibitionTechnology, Startup, Venture Capital, EntrepreneurshipIn-personAnnual
San Francisco, US13 Oct 2026 – 15 Oct 20263 days
Delegates
10,000+
Countries
40+
Duration
3 days · 13 Oct 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is a premier technology conference and exhibition that convenes startups, investors, and tech leaders in San Francisco for three days of networking, growth, and innovation. It serves as a global hub for entrepreneurs to showcase groundbreaking products, gain insights from industry experts, and connect with venture capitalists. Key features include the Startup Battlefield competition, expert-led sessions, workshops, and an Expo Hall.
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Key details
- City & country
- San Francisco, US
- Dates
- 13 Oct 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
- Duration
- 3 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- In-person
- Commercial type
- ConferenceExhibitionB2BStartup Event
- Official website
- techcrunch.com/events/tc-disrupt-2026 — register free for link access
Who attends
Startup foundersventure capitalistsinvestorstech leadersentrepreneursoperatorscorporate innovation leaderstech enthusiastsproduct managersengineering leadsThe event supports startups at various stagesfrom ideation to IPO
Programme
Tracks
Startup Growth and ScalingInvestment and FundingLeadership and Business LessonsNetworking and Ecosystem BuildingAISaaSFintechSecurityHardwareSustainabilitySpaceFrontier Tech
Networking events
- Startup Battlefield
- Founder Summit
- Expo Hall
- Startup Alley
- DealFlow Cafe
- Side Events
- Networking Mixers
- Brain Date (app-based 1-on-1 and group sessions)
Host city history — 7 congresses since 2011
2024San FranciscoUS← current
2023San FranciscoUS
2022San FranciscoUS
2018San FranciscoUS
2017San FranciscoUS
2012San FranciscoUS
2011San FranciscoUS
North America
US ×7
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to a different region. San Francisco has hosted 7× (2011, 2012, 2017, 2018, 2022, 2023, 2024).