TechCrunch Disrupt
A flagship technology and startup conference organized by TechCrunch. The event focuses on early-stage startups, venture capital, and technological innovation, and serves as a globally recognized forum for the technology investment and entrepreneurship industry.
Core Facts
TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most influential annual events in the technology startup and investment space.
TechCrunch Disrupt was founded in 2011.
Startup Battlefield is TechCrunch's long-running flagship startup competition.
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In a discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt, two founders and a venture capitalist talked about "how to gain early attention and retain users".
Replit CEO and co-founder Amasad shared his vision for AI agents at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference.
Hardware projects participating in TechCrunch Disrupt typically launch small-batch trials or pre-sales within a few months.
Tressfecta appeared at TechCrunch Disrupt, indicating that its product has entered a demonstrable stage and is seeking industry validation and resource support.
Replit CEO Amjad Masad shared this engineering workflow transformation case at TechCrunch Disrupt.
At TechCrunch Disrupt, Amazon devices head Panos Panay painted a future in which ambient AI devices replace app operations and proactively anticipate users' needs.
Judging from the shortlists of recent Disrupt editions, AI, climate tech, and biotech constitute the three main directions.
Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider was interviewed at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference, talking about the direction of Attie's development toward app generation.
Panos Panay, head of Amazon's devices business, said at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference that future AI devices will no longer wait for users to open an app and tap a button, but will work quietly in the background, anticipating users' needs in advance.
Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended the company's surveillance technology in a public conversation at TechCrunch Disrupt, with the core argument that the benefits of fighting crime far outweigh the risk of the technology being misused.
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TechCrunch Disrupt is one of the most influential annual events in the technology startup and investment space.
80%VerifiedTechCrunch Disrupt was founded in 2011.
80%VerifiedStartup Battlefield is TechCrunch's long-running flagship startup competition.
80%VerifiedTechCrunch Disrupt was founded in 2011 and is the flagship annual summit of the TechCrunch media brand.
75%VerifiedTechCrunch Disrupt typically features a Startup Battlefield segment where competing teams pitch in front of judges.
75%VerifiedThe Startup Battlefield segment of TechCrunch Disrupt has served as the early showcase stage for companies such as Dropbox and Yammer.
70%VerifiedTechCrunch has held Disrupt since 2007, with its early core being the Startup Battlefield and new product launches, and a pronounced media character.
65%VerifiedTechCrunch Disrupt events typically bring together thousands of founders, venture capitalists, tech media journalists, and corporate strategic partners.
65%VerifiedStartup Battlefield has been running for nearly two decades since TechCrunch Disrupt was founded in 2007.
65%VerifiedBuilders Stage is a segment at TechCrunch Disrupt dedicated to product builders, emphasizing building methodologies and product growth paths.
65%VerifiedTechCrunch Disrupt was founded in 2011 and is the flagship conference event under the TechCrunch media brand.
65%VerifiedStartup Battlefield 200 is a curated lineup of 200 selected startups that appear at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference.
65%VerifiedStartup Battlefield was founded in 2007.
65%VerifiedThe TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 main stage will be held at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13 to 15
65%UnverifiedThe Startup Battlefield competition typically consists of two stages—preliminary rounds held in smaller exhibition halls and finals held on the conference's main stage.
60%UnverifiedTechCrunch Disrupt is held annually in San Francisco and occasionally also has European editions.
60%UnverifiedBooth fees for TechCrunch Disrupt typically start from several thousand dollars, and there may be a significant difference between early-bird pricing and standard pricing.
60%UnverifiedTechCrunch Disrupt features a Startup Alley exhibition area that provides early-stage teams with low-barrier display spots, making it the primary form of participation for most exhibiting startups.
60%UnverifiedWell-known companies such as Dropbox, Fitbit, and Yammer have previously participated in TechCrunch Disrupt.
60%UnverifiedHardware projects participating in TechCrunch Disrupt typically launch small-batch trials or pre-sales within a few months.
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