TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today at San Francisco’s Moscone West, bringing together 10,000+ startup founders, investors, and tech leaders. Day 1 features registration from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., an Expo Hall with 300+ exhibiting startups, and six industry stages focused on scaling, AI, fintech, and climate tech. Attendees can explore the Pitch Showcase Stage for rapid-fire lightning pitches and experience Startup Battlefield 200, where the top 20 early-stage startups compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize and the Disrupt Cup.
Categories include Built World and Sustainability, highlighting innovations in real estate, construction, renewable energy, and climate solutions. The event emphasizes networking through Klik-enabled badges and AI-powered matchmaking, with opportunities to connect in coffee lines, roundtables, and Side Events across the Bay Area. Image credits go to Eric Slomonson and Noam Galai.
Register now to secure your pass and be part of the year’s startup epicenter.
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