3 days left to save up to $200 and make impactful connections at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

# What this is TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 runs October 13–15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. The event assembles more than 10,000 founders, investors and operators. Current ticket pricing, which includes savings of up to $200 and 50% off a second pass of the same type, expires September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

# Why the connections matter Concentrating thousands of people building, funding and scaling technology reduces the calendar friction of arranging meetings over months. A 15-minute in-person conversation can reveal priorities, product fit or deal interest far faster than online research. The point is practical: make fewer low-value touches and more targeted, high-information conversations that move decisions forward.

# What Disrupt provides to make it work

• An event app that supports scheduling 1:1 meetings and offers AI-powered matchmaking to suggest relevant people.
• A dedicated Networking Lounge available all three days for prearranged and ad hoc discussions.
• Industry meetups, roundtable sessions and an Expo Hall where exhibitors and attendees can meet face to face.

# How to turn three days into measurable progress

2) Use the app to identify people who align with those outcomes. Book 15-minute 1:1s first, then layer in session attendance. 3) Block daily networking windows. Reserve time for back-to-back short meetings, then a buffer for follow-ups and impromptu conversations. 4) Plan Expo Hall time. Walk the floor with specific questions for booths you want to evaluate. 5) Leave room for the unscheduled conversation. Some of the most useful talks happen before a session, after a roundtable or in the Networking Lounge.

# Practical meeting tips

• Treat a 15-minute slot as a diagnostic conversation: spend five minutes on context, five on a focused question, five on next steps.
• Exchange immediate next actions before you leave the meeting — a follow-up call, an intro, a demo link.
• Track commitments in a simple spreadsheet or CRM field so you can prioritize post-event follow-up.

# Offers and registration details Register by Sept 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT to save up to $200 on a ticket. When you buy a pass, you can add a second pass of the same type at 50% off. Group discounts are available for groups of four or more (save up to 30%). The last day to demo at Disrupt is listed as Oct 2 for exhibitors seeking exhibit tables.

# Final practical takeaway