TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is just three days away, and you still have time to save up to $200 on your ticket. As the clock ticks down to 11:59 p.m. PT on September 25, make sure you register to secure your savings and a second pass at 50% off.

The right introduction can change the trajectory of a company. At TechCrunch Disrupt, you’ll have the unique opportunity to connect with 10,000+ founders, investors, and operators in one place. Schedule 1:1 meetings through the TechCrunch Events app, or meet people in the Networking Lounge across all three days. Don’t forget the countless impromptu meetings from running into the right person.

Big events create possibilities, but the trick is making them useful. A 15-minute meeting can tell you more about a founder than weeks of following their company online. A conversation with an investor can help you understand what they are really looking for. Meeting another operator can surface an answer to a challenge you assumed was unique to your team. Sometimes, the useful conversation is the one you didn’t schedule.

Make the most of your three days by identifying who you want to meet using the event app, booking your one-on-ones, and leaving space for the unexpected. Walk the Expo Hall, stay for the meetups, and talk to the person standing next to you. One useful conversation can outlast the entire event.