TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, an annual event for founders, investors, and startup community members, is set to take place in San Francisco from October 13-15 at Moscone West. This year's event will feature a keen focus on building and developing in the AI era across all programming stages.
The conference will introduce new stages, including the Real World AI Stage, which will explore how AI breakthroughs are being applied in robotics, autonomous systems, manufacturing, healthcare, and defense. Other new stages include the Smart Money Stage, focusing on technology's impact on capital movement, and the Smart Systems Stage, which will cover innovations in chips, compute, and data centers.
Returning stages include Disrupt, AI, and Builders Stages, with speakers such as Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, Amazon SVP Panos Panay, and Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider and COO Rose Wang. Attendees can also access AI-powered networking opportunities through the event app.