GoKawiilTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens October 13 in San Francisco with discounted passes ending soon
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 begins on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT at Moscone West in San Francisco, featuring more than 300 startups in the Expo Hall and 20 Startup Battlefield 200 finalists competing for a $100,000 prize and the Disrupt Cup. The event will also host over 200 sessions with more than 250 tech leaders discussing AI, fundraising, go-to-market strategy, and scaling. Attendees can still save up to $100 on passes, with discounts for groups and a 50% off second ticket offer.
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The event's scale—hundreds of startups and thousands of attendees—suggests it remains a significant venue for early-stage companies to gain visibility among investors and media before wider market exposure. The ticket discounts and group offers appear aimed at maximizing attendance ahead of the deadline, which could affect how many founders and investors ultimately engage with the showcased startups.
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts October 13 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
- Startup Battlefield 200 will send 20 finalists to compete for a $100,000 prize and the Disrupt Cup.
- Pass discounts of up to $100, plus group and companion ticket offers, are available for a limited time.
Source: techcrunch.com — Techcrunch Events, 2026-10-10
Published there as: “3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream”
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