TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch's flagship annual conference. Startup Battlefield, founder talks, and VC programming.
- Next edition
- October 27 – October 29, 2026
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Attendees
- ~10,000
- Since
- 2010
About TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch Disrupt is the most recognizable startup conference in the world, founded in 2010 and known for the Startup Battlefield pitch competition that has launched companies including Dropbox, Mint, and Yammer. It draws early-stage founders, Series A/B operators, and venture capitalists for three days of fireside chats, breakout stages, and the Startup Alley expo.
While the energy skews toward early-stage tech (consumer, AI, climate, fintech), the speaker list typically includes top-tier VC partners and Big Tech executives, making it a key annual checkpoint for the US startup ecosystem.
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Past & upcoming editions
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2026October 27 – October 29, 2026
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2025October 27 – October 29, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- When is TechCrunch Disrupt 2026?
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 runs October 27-29 in San Francisco.
- How much does Disrupt cost?
- Founder passes typically range $1,099-$2,799 USD; full passes higher. Startup Battlefield finalists get free admission.
- What is Startup Battlefield?
- TechCrunch's flagship pitch competition where curated early-stage startups present to a live audience and judges. Past winners include Dropbox, Mint, Yammer, and Vurb.
- Is Disrupt worth attending if I am not a founder?
- For operators at Series A-C startups, yes — the speaker programming and VC density are useful. For pure enterprise SaaS leaders, smaller GTM-focused events like SaaStr offer better ROI.
- Disrupt vs Collision vs Web Summit?
- Disrupt is US-centric, smaller, and more startup-focused. Collision and Web Summit are larger, more international, and broader (tech + media + corporate).
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