The clock is ticking: there are only 3 days left to grab Super Early Bird pricing before it disappears on February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After that, ticket prices jump. If 2026 is the year you plan to raise funding, make key hires, scale your product, or launch something new, this is the most cost-effective moment to secure your pass and put yourself in the right conversations.
Disrupt 2026 takes over Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13–15, bringing together more than 10,000 founders, operators, and investors for three packed days of high-signal discussions, deal-making, and practical insights you can apply immediately. This event is built for momentum. It’s not about passively watching talks—it’s about using every session and every introduction to gain leverage for your startup or career.
Attendees can expect a strong mix of value on and off the stage, including tactical lessons from builders operating in today’s market, real conversations with investors actively writing checks, early exposure to emerging startups before they hit the mainstream, and networking designed to produce outcomes rather than just collect business cards.
Networking is set to be even stronger in 2026. Last year saw more than 20,000 curated meetings on-site, and upgraded tools are expected to make matchmaking even more precise and efficient. The goal is simple: help the right people meet faster, because one great conversation can change a company’s direction—or accelerate it.
On the content side, Disrupt is known for bringing in leaders across major technology themes and venture capital. A previous year featured 200+ onstage conversations with more than 250 voices spanning AI, hardware, space, startup growth, and venture. Expect that same energy and caliber again in 2026, with a program designed for founders who want clarity on what’s working right now—and what investors are paying attention to next.
One of the biggest crowd magnets returns as well: Startup Battlefield 200. This competition features 200 pre–Series A companies vying for $100,000 in equity-free funding, major visibility, and direct access to investors. Past alumni include Discord, Cloudflare, and Trello, making it a must-watch if you want to spot the next breakout before the rest of the market catches up.
Beyond the main stage, the Expo Hall is where discovery meets real deal flow. With 300+ startup exhibitors, it’s an opportunity to explore new tools and tech stacks, find potential partners, identify talent, and build relationships with founders and investors in one of the most concentrated environments you’ll find all year.
And the experience doesn’t stop when the conference days end. Disrupt Week runs from October 11–17, filling the Bay Area with side events like breakfasts, cocktail hours, panels, and founder meetups. These gatherings extend the networking beyond the venue and often lead to the most memorable introductions and collaborations.
If you want the biggest savings, the deadline is close. Super Early Bird pricing ends Friday, February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Locking in now can save up to $680 on an individual pass, or up to 30% on group passes. When the goal is to be in the room where capital moves and companies scale, waiting can be an expensive mistake.
