TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Kicks Off in San Francisco with 10,000+ Attendees

Day 1 of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is underway at Moscone West in San Francisco, gathering over 10,000 startup founders, investors, and tech leaders. The event features six industry stages focusing on scaling, AI, fintech, and climate tech, 300+ exhibiting startups, and 250+ speakers. Key events include the Startup Battlefield, where 20 selected early-stage startups compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize, and the Pitch Showcase Stage with one-minute lightning pitches.