Anthropic and OpenAI are joining the AI stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature an AI Stage focused on how artificial intelligence is changing business models, security, enterprise deployment, and go-to-market strategies. The event will take place from October 13 to 15 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, with the AI Stage presented by Google for Startups. Anthropic’s Head of Applied AI, Cat de Jong, will discuss lessons from enterprises using Claude in critical workflows. OpenAI’s Head of Productivity, Tara Seshan, will examine AI-native go-to-market practices and the rise of GTM engineering as a new technology role. Other sessions will cover enterprise AI security, agent infrastructure, real-time video intelligence, and the evolving SaaS business model, with speakers from Databricks, Okta, Decart, Luma AI, Glean, Monte Carlo, AWS, Luta Security, and 1Password. The event is expected to bring together more than 10,000 startup, technology, and venture capital leaders, alongside networking, Startup Battlefield, and an exhibition floor. TechCrunch says a pricing window offering savings of up to $200 is ending soon and encourages attendees to register.
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