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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place from October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. The event features the Disrupt Stage, where industry leaders, founders, and investors will discuss the future of technology across sectors including AI, robotics, and biotech.
The speaker lineup includes Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, who will discuss scaling physical products, and Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman, who will address the sustainability of AI scaling. Other notable sessions feature Science Corporation founder Max Hodak on human-technology interaction, and a rare joint appearance by all five partners of the venture firm Benchmark.
Additional sessions cover diverse topics such as the future of social media with Bluesky leadership, hardware design by AI, and Amazon’s Panos Panay discussing post-smartphone technology. Mark Wahlberg will also appear to discuss his transition into professional investing.
The event also hosts the Startup Battlefield, where founders compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding. Attendees can register for passes, with discounts available for bundles, second passes, and individuals affected by layoffs.
