TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 discounted tickets for laid-off workers
What happened
On 3 October 2026, TechCrunch announced that Disrupt 2026 is offering a $75 Expo+ Pass for people who have been laid off, limited to the first 100 eligible applicants or until 8am Pacific Time on 13 October, when Disrupt opens. On 7 October, TechCrunch reported that the conference was six days from opening, saying online registration saves up to $100 on tickets, a second eligible ticket is 50% off, and laid-off workers can still buy an Expo+ Pass for $75; the conference opens on 13 October at Moscone West in San Francisco, with 200+ sessions across six stages, 250+ tech leaders on stage, and 20 Startup Battlefield 200 finalists competing for a $100,000 prize. On 10 October, TechCrunch reported that the opening was three days away, saying more than 300 startups will exhibit on site and the 20 finalists selected from Startup Battlefield 200 will compete on the Disrupt Stage for a $100,000 prize and the Disrupt Cup. On 12 October, TechCrunch reported that the opening was 48 hours away, saying the conference runs 13-15 October at Moscone West in San Francisco, with more than 10,000 founders, investors and tech leaders attending, 250+ speakers across 200+ sessions, including Anthropic's Cat de Jong, NVIDIA's Les Karpas and Cerebras Systems' Andrew Feldman. On 13 October, TechCrunch reported that the first day opened at Moscone West in San Francisco, bringing together 10,000+ entrepreneurs, investors and tech leaders, with 300+ exhibiting startups and 250+ speakers, and focusing on Startup Battlefield and six industry stages.
Written by AI from the reports · updated 3 d ago
Developments
- Oct 13 22:00 · 1 reportsTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens its first dayTechCrunch · AI：TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1
- Oct 10 23:00 · 2 reportsTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 opens in three days: 300+ startups exhibiting, Startup BattleTechCrunch · AI：3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
- Oct 3 03:15 · 2 reportsTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 offers discounted tickets for laid-off workersTechCrunch · AI：Affected by layoffs? Don’t miss this $75 deal for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass
Timeline
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- TechCrunch · AITechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Day 1
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially kicks off today. See what's in store for Day 1 (Oct. 13) at San Francisco's Moscone West. Don't miss it. Register for your pass now and meet 10,000+ tech leaders at the startup epicenter of the year.
- TechCrunch · AI48 hours to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 — hear directly from the people building what’s next
Less than 48 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 starts in San Francisco’s Moscone West. Save up to $100 on your pass before prices increase at the door, plus get 50% on a second pass. Or score other deals.
- TechCrunch · AI3 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Meet the startups before they hit mainstream
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place October 13-15 in San Francisco. Over 300 startups will show what they’ve built to 10,000 tech leaders. Plus, 250+ speakers are ready to share insights across 200+ sessions. Register before doors open to save up to $100 and get a second pass at 50% off.
- TechCrunch · AI6 days to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Save on your pass before doors open
In 6 days, 10,000+ people from across the global startup and tech ecosystem will come together at San Francisco’s Moscone West for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. If you’re planning to be one of them, register for your ticket before prices increase at the door. Save up to $100 on your pass, plus 50% on a second of the same type.
- TechCrunch · AIAffected by layoffs? Don’t miss this $75 deal for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass
Your next opportunity could be one conversation away. Get your Expo+ Pass for just $75. Limited to the first 100 qualifying people.
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