TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 lands in San Francisco from 13-15 October, promising 10,000+ tech enthusiasts a chance to ask their burning questions to industry leaders.
Breakout sessions, each 50 minutes long, combine expert insight with live audience Q&A, offering deep dives into AI’s future and more. From physical AI to fundraising, this year’s lineup tackles vital topics.
AI’s economics are shifting, with defensibility and inference becoming key. Speakers will dissect the inference economy and explore how it impacts infrastructure decisions and startup economics.
Leaders in AI, data, entrepreneurship, and strategy will discuss how founders can use AI to make better decisions and move faster, while still understanding the human side of company building.
Speakers share best practices for running successful fundraises, from preparation to investor engagement, while others reflect on the next act for founders moving from raising capital to allocating it. Space tech is also explored, with AI builders mapping capabilities to real space applications.
