The final Disrupt Stage lineup: Three days of conversations you won’t hear anywhere outside of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place from October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, featuring a comprehensive lineup of industry leaders on the main stage. Keynote speakers include Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe and Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman, who will discuss scaling physical products and AI infrastructure respectively. The event also features rare panel appearances by all five partners of Benchmark venture firm and discussions on post-smartphone technology with Amazon’s Panos Panay. Additional highlights involve Bluesky’s leadership exploring social media evolution and actor Mark Wahlberg discussing his transition into serious investing. The conference continues with the Startup Battlefield competition, where finalists compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding across various tech sectors. Previous winners such as Nabiha Saklayen and other alumni will return to share insights on their post-pitch journeys and current innovations. Attendees can register for passes with discounts available for groups or those affected by layoffs, aiming to facilitate connections among thousands of founders and investors.
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