TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place in San Francisco from October 13 to 15 at Moscone West. The conference brings together more than 10,000 founders, investors, and startup participants and focuses on building and developing in the AI era. New stages include the Real World AI Stage, which examines robotics, autonomous systems, manufacturing, healthcare, and defense applications of AI; the Smart Money Stage, which covers fintech, stablecoins, payments, and AI‑driven financial services; and the Smart Systems Stage, which highlights innovations in chips, compute, energy, networking, and data centers. The Disrupt, AI, and Builders Stages will also return, featuring speakers such as Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, Amazon SVP Panos Panay, Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider, and COO Rose Wang. Attendees can access AI‑powered networking, preview emerging technologies in the exhibit hall, and meet potential partners, investors, or employers. The deadline to purchase a pass at the discounted rate of up to $300 ends Friday, August 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT.