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TechCrunch says current Disrupt 2026 ticket pricing ends September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT, with savings of up to $200 available before prices rise.

TechCrunch says the current ticket pricing window for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ends on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Attendees can save up to $200 before prices rise.
The event is scheduled for October 13–15 in San Francisco and is positioned for founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders. TechCrunch says 10,000+ people are expected to attend.
Disrupt 2026 will feature 250+ speakers and 200+ sessions across six industry stages, plus roundtables and breakouts. The program spans startup-building themes including AI, robotics, fintech, infrastructure, fundraising, go-to-market, talent, scaling, and the future of work.
For attendees deciding whether to register, the key value is practical access: sessions, market insight, and opportunities to understand where startup and venture conversations are moving next.
TechCrunch highlights networking as a major reason to attend, including AI-powered matchmaking and ad hoc meetings. The event also includes the Deal Flow Café for investors and founders.
That makes the conference relevant not only for people watching stage programming, but also for those looking to meet potential investors, clients, partners, hires, and collaborators.
TechCrunch says attendees can explore 300+ startups and breakthroughs in the Expo Hall and watch Startup Battlefield 200, its pitch competition. The event is framed around spotting emerging technologies before they become obvious.
In addition to the up-to-$200 ticket savings, TechCrunch says groups of four or more can save an additional 30% on group passes.

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