Today is the last day to apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 returns October 13–15 to Moscone West successful San Francisco — and applications to talk are unfastened for conscionable a fewer much hours.

We’re inviting founders, investors, operators, and exertion experts to use for a accidental to instrumentality the signifier astatine 1 of the astir influential tech events of the year.

More than 10,000 startup and VC leaders volition stitchery astatine Disrupt 2026 to explore what’s next successful AI, scaling, fintech, infrastructure, robotics, and the aboriginal of innovation.

Applications adjacent contiguous astatine 11:59 p.m. PT. Apply now to stock your expertise and assistance signifier the conversations defining the tech industry.

Pick your league format

We’re looking for high-impact speakers to pb 1 of 2 league types:

Breakout Sessions — A 30-minute speech (up to 4 speakers, including a moderator) with a 20-minute audience Q&A. Capacity: 100 attendees.

Roundtables — A 30-minute speaker-led radical discussion, designed for up to 40 participants. No slides oregon AV — conscionable penetration and conversation.

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How the exertion process works

Each exertion volition beryllium cautiously reviewed by our editorial team. Finalists volition beryllium selected for the Audience Choice ballot — wherever TechCrunch readers take which sessions marque it to the Disrupt stage. Learn much astir speaking on Disrupt’s Call for Content page.

Lead the speech astatine Disrupt 2026

If you person actionable insights, real-world experience, and a tendency to lend meaningfully to the tech ecosystem — we privation to perceive from you. Submit your exertion earlier today’s deadline.

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