TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Opens Tomorrow at Moscone West — SkimNews
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- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens October 13 at 8 a.m. PT at Moscone West in San Francisco and runs through October 15
- The Expo Hall will host 300+ exhibiting startups among the expected 10,000+ attendees drawn from across the global startup ecosystem
- Startup Battlefield will feature 20 finalists competing live on the Disrupt Stage for a $100,000 prize
- Attendees can choose from 200+ sessions across six stages with 250+ tech leaders, plus use AI-powered matchmaking in the event app to make connections
- Prospective attendees have under 24 hours to save up to $100 per pass, with 50% off a second pass and a $75 Expo+ Pass available for those recently laid off
Why it matters: TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 kicks off tomorrow with over 10,000 attendees and a $100,000 Startup Battlefield prize in play. Founders and investors face a narrow discount window — up to $100 off standard passes and a $75 entry for recently laid-off workers — making registration urgency and visibility for the 20 competing finalists the immediate stakes.
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