These 50-minute sessions offer an interactive departure from traditional conference formats. Attendees can engage directly with experts on pressing operational challenges, ranging from the deployment of AI agents in engineering workflows to navigating complex fundraising cycles. Because seating remains strictly limited, organizers emphasize that these discussions operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 unveils deep-dive agenda for San Francisco
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 heads to San Francisco’s Moscone West from October 13-15, hosting over 10,000 founders and investors. Beyond the main stage, the event introduces a series of intimate breakout sessions designed to move past high-level industry trends into the practical mechanics of building and funding modern startups.
The curriculum addresses the current shift toward the 'inference economy,' where developers and investors are re-evaluating defensibility as frontier models become increasingly commoditized. Featured sessions include deep dives into physical AI, the architecture of agentic marketing, and strategies for maintaining team performance while scaling in an automated environment. Speakers from firms like Anthropic, Cerebras Systems, and Reddit will provide technical insights, while venture partners from General Catalyst and Venrock offer frameworks for avoiding common fundraising pitfalls. Registration for the event is currently open, with tiered pricing available for groups and individuals impacted by recent industry layoffs.
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