Discover how to take your startup from prototype to production at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will host a session titled 'From Prototype to Production: Can It Scale in Reality?' on the Real World AI Stage, addressing the complex transition from lab innovation to reliable product deployment. The event highlights that while AI lowers barriers to creating prototypes, scaling them requires overcoming significant manufacturing, infrastructure, and reliability challenges. Three industry leaders will share their distinct experiences: John Mackey of MBRYONICS on space-based optical communications, Boris Sofman of Bedrock Robotics on autonomous vehicle consistency, and Adrian Macneil of Foxglove on engineering data platforms for autonomy. These speakers will illustrate how companies must build manufacturing capabilities and robust operational systems alongside their core technologies. The discussion aims to provide startups with practical lessons on navigating the shift from experimental prototypes to trusted real-world products. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is scheduled to take place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13 to 15, 2026. Attendees can register for the event with potential savings of up to $200 if they book before September 25.
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