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. Stop by the registration desk in the Level 1 lobby of Moscone West to register in person or pick up your scannable event badge.
The badge features Klik technology, which makes it easy to exchange contact information with people you scan your badge with. Using the event app, you can access and keep those contacts even after the event ends. Explore 300+ exhibiting startups showcasing cutting-edge technologies across industries.
This is the center of Disrupt, where 10,000+ attendees converge to discover new breakthroughs and spark new connections. You still can — but don’t wait, or you will miss out. Grab your ticket now and walk straight into the action: six industry stages, interactive roundtables, Q&A breakouts, hundreds of exhibiting startups, investor-founder meetings, AI-powered matchmaking networking, and side events lighting up the Bay Area tech scene all week long.
Make your way to the Pitch Showcase Stage at the back of the Expo Hall to experience one of the most electrifying formats on the conference floor: rapid-fire, one-minute lightning pitches from some of the most promising startups representing their home countries and regions. The Startup Battlefield Fast Pitches — Built World The Startup Battlefield 200 Built World category showcases the most innovative early-stage startups tackling major challenges in real estate, construction, architecture, smart cities, and infrastructure. Discover the technologies transforming the physical spaces where we live, work, and play.
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