3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream — SkimNews
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- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens October 13 at 8 a.m. PT at Moscone West in San Francisco, running a three-day program of exhibits, competitions, and sessions.
- Startup Battlefield 200 will put 20 finalists on the Disrupt Stage to compete for a $100,000 prize and the Disrupt Cup in front of investors, media, and potential customers.
- The Expo Hall will feature 300+ startups across sectors and stages, giving attendees direct access to founders and early product demos.
- The program includes 200+ sessions across six stages led by 250+ tech leaders, covering AI, product, go-to-market, fundraising, finance, infrastructure, and scaling.
- Passes are discounted up to $100 for the final three days, with 50% off a second ticket of the same type and additional savings for groups of four or more.
- Recently laid-off attendees can access the event on an Expo+ Pass for $75, set well below the full pass price.
Why it matters: For early-stage founders and investors, the three-day window concentrates 300+ exhibiting startups, 250+ speaker-led sessions, and a $100,000 Battlefield competition into a single venue at a discount. The $75 Expo+ Pass lets recently displaced workers attend for roughly a third of the standard ticket cost, materially widening who can show up.
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