TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has officially commenced in San Francisco, gathering over 10,000 startup founders, investors, and tech leaders. The event features multiple industry stages, networking opportunities, and a showcase for hundreds of exhibiting startups.
Why it matters
As a major annual event, it serves as a barometer for current trends in the startup ecosystem, including AI, fintech, and climate technology.
Day 1 of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is officially underway, bringing together 10,000+ startup founders, investors, and tech leaders under one roof at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Big ideas are colliding, connections are forming at every turn, and the startup ecosystem’s most influential voices are driving the conversation.
From Startup Battlefield to six new industry stages focused on scaling, AI, fintech, climate tech, and more, Disrupt is packed with game-changing perspectives and opportunities. The next partnership, investment, or breakout company could emerge from any meeting, session, or coffee line conversation. Meet the 250+ speakers shaping the discussion.
Grab your ticket now so you don’t miss a moment at Disrupt. There’s still a little time to grab your pass and be a part of this annual startup epicenter.
Registration hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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