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Today is the last day to save up to $668 on Disrupt 2025 tickets

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This is it! You have less than 24 hours left to lock in ticket savings of up to $668 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27-29 in San Francisco, before prices go up at 11:59 p.m. PT tonight. Wait too long and you’ll miss out on these last-minute savings — and the most anticipated tech conference of the year. Register here to lock in your ticket at these low rates.

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If you’re on the fence about joining, here’s what you’re about to miss

250+ of tech’s most influential voices

These aren’t just big names — they’re the leaders actively shaping the future of tech. They’re bringing real-world insights on product, AI, security, GTM strategy, scaling, and leadership. If you’re a founder or investor, these conversations aren’t just inspiring — they’re critical. Sitting in these sessions means walking away with lessons, frameworks, and foresight you can actually use.

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Hear valuable insights from leaders like the following:

200+ sessions across 5 industry stages, breakouts, and roundtables

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Whatever your goal — fundraising, hiring, scaling, launching, selling — there’s a session for it. Each one is designed to give you actionable takeaways, not just theory. Explore the fast-growing session lineup on the Disrupt agenda.

Just a taste of what’s on the stages:

  • Love, Lies & Algorithms: The truth about AI in relationships
  • The Future of AI Defense: DARPA, Point72, and the Department of the Navy on national security
  • GTM That Works: Real startup strategies with leaders from GTMfund, Google Cloud, OpenAI
  • The AI Talent Shift: Mercor’s Brendan Foody on the global AI workforce
  • Where VCs Are Placing Their Bets in 2026: Top VCs cover what’s next in tech and where VCs will invest

100+ exhibitors and future-facing tech

Disrupt isn’t just for listening — it’s for exploring. You’ll get a first look at tomorrow’s innovations across AI, dev tools, climate tech, fintech, and more. These aren’t science fair demos. They’re real, scalable solutions. Investors find their next portfolio company. Founders meet the tools and partners that help them scale.

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Startup Battlefield 200

This is the “World Series” of pitch competitions — a launchpad for future unicorns. Over three days, 20 early-stage startups from around the world battle it out for funding, mentorship, and the $100,000 equity-free prize. You’ll hear live VC feedback and learn exactly what makes a winning pitch and a viable startup. Whether you’re an investor, a founder, or just love watching pressure-cooker innovation, this is your front-row seat.

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Thousands of curated connections and endless opportunities to network

With 2,000+ curated meetings, powered by Braindate, and the networking lounge, breakout areas, and happy hours, every corner of Disrupt is a chance to meet the right people. Investors meet founders. Founders meet co-builders. Operators meet mentors. It’s designed to make serendipity scalable.

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Beat the clock: Don’t let today pass you by without securing up to $668 in savings

This is your last chance to join thousands of founders, investors, builders, and operators at the tech epicenter that moves the industry forward. Register by tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT and save up to $668. Secure your ticket savings now.

Founder or Investor? Your pass unlocks even more

Founder Pass: Includes curated VC matchmaking, private mentoring sessions, and exclusive access to the founder-investor area and content to help you scale smarter.

Investor Pass: Get direct access to high-potential startups, curated meetings, the investor-founder-only lounge, and premium networking opportunities.

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Spotlight on AI at TechCrunch Disrupt: Don’t miss these sessions backed by JetBrains and Greenfield

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TechCrunch Disrupt isn’t just about showcasing the startups of tomorrow — it’s also about surfacing the boldest ideas shaping technology today. Thanks to the support of our partners JetBrains and Greenfield, the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 program, happening October 27–29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, brings two must-see sessions that put AI front and center.

Monday, October 27 — Builders Stage

1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. PT
Who’s Defining AI’s Future in 2025? The AI Disruptors 60 Unveiled
Presented by Greenfield Partners

We’ve seen it with the internet, and again with mobile: moments when technology reshapes everything. Now it’s AI’s turn — and it’s moving faster than ever. Greenfield Partners is unveiling the AI Disruptors 60 right here at Disrupt 2025: a list of early- and growth-stage startups leading the charge in AI infrastructure, applications, and go-to-market innovation.

This panel brings together top investors like Shay Grinfeld (Greenfield Partners) and founders, including Renen Hallak of VAST Data, for a candid discussion about how these companies are building the backbone of tomorrow’s AI economy. From scaling strategies to sector-defining breakthroughs, they’ll unpack what makes these startups stand out — and what’s coming next. Don’t miss the live reveal of the AI Disruptors 60 list, only at TC Disrupt.

Tuesday, October 28 — AI Stage

1:55 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. PT
Vibe coding? Cute. Now let’s get real and talk about AI built for developers
Presented by JetBrains

AI in software development often gets framed as a sprint — more speed, more output, more lines of code. But speed without quality doesn’t cut it in the real world. Join Kirill Skrygan, CEO of JetBrains, for an unfiltered look at how AI built for developers is changing the industry. This session explores why code quality — not just velocity — will define the next generation of intelligent software and how developers can harness AI to deliver at scale, with reliability and precision.

A thank-you to our partners

We’re grateful to JetBrains and Greenfield for supporting TechCrunch and making these conversations possible at Disrupt 2025. Their commitment to advancing the AI ecosystem helps us spotlight the people and companies rewriting what’s possible. Make sure these sessions are on your must-see list.

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October 27-29, 2025

Even Rogers and Max Haot join the Space Stage at Disrupt 2025

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The next era of the space economy isn’t just about rockets and satellites — it’s about infrastructure, autonomy, and entirely new models for building and defending off-Earth assets. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 this October 27–29 in San Francisco’s Moscone West, the Space Stage is where this shift gets real.

If you’re ready to explore how next-gen tech meets the cosmos, grab your ticket before prices rise on September 1 and save your seat at the Space Stage.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Evens Rogers Max and Haot

Building the new backbone of space

In this forward-looking panel, Even Rogers, co-founder and CEO of True Anomaly, and Max Haot, serial entrepreneur and founder of Launcher (acquired by Vast), and CEO of Vast, take the stage to explore what’s changing — and what’s needed — to unlock a more sustainable and scalable space economy.

Rogers brings deep national security and defense experience from his years as an Air Force officer and space systems strategist, including time as a DARPA Service Chiefs Fellow and contributor to the foundational doctrine of the U.S. Space Force. Now he’s deploying cutting-edge space technologies to protect orbital assets and reimagine how the U.S. ensures freedom of action in space.

Haot, meanwhile, brings the commercial side of the equation — he’s CEO of Vast, a multi-exit founder with companies spanning aerospace, livestreaming, and connected devices. Most recently, he led Launcher to acquisition by Vast as part of a mission to build artificial gravity space stations, making him a key voice in turning science fiction into capital-backed reality.

The future of space isn’t theoretical — it’s operational

From new government-commercial partnerships to venture-backed orbital platforms, this session looks at the strategies and tech fueling the next wave of growth. It’s a candid conversation for anyone betting on the intersection of space, innovation, and private enterprise. More space tech leaders will join this panel discussion, so stay tuned for the update.

Join the new pioneers on the Space Stage

Disrupt 2025 will bring together more than 10,000 founders, investors, and operators — don’t miss the chance to hear what’s next in space before it makes headlines. Get your pass before prices rise on September 1 and be there when the future lands.

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October 27-29, 2025

Wonder Dynamics co-founder Nikola Todorovic joins Disrupt 2025

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is back at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together 10,000+ startup and VC leaders to dig into what’s next in tech. And when it comes to artificial intelligence, the conversations aren’t just technical — they’re creative, cinematic, and boundary-pushing. That’s why Nikola Todorovic is headed to the AI Stage.

A visual effects veteran turned AI entrepreneur, Todorovic is the co-founder of Wonder Dynamics, now an Autodesk company. Alongside actor and producer Tye Sheridan, he helped launch Autodesk Flow Studio (formerly Wonder Studio), a groundbreaking AI platform that allows creators to seamlessly integrate 3D characters into live-action scenes. The platform uses cloud-based tools to automate complex processes like lighting, animation, and composition, giving filmmakers a radically faster and more accessible path to high-end visual effects.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Nikola Todorovic

Where film meets AI

Todorovic’s journey to this moment wasn’t traditional, but that’s exactly the point. As an award-winning filmmaker and VFX supervisor, he spent years working at the intersection of storytelling and technology. That experience led to Wonder Dynamics, where the mission has always been to empower artists, not replace them. The company’s acquisition by Autodesk in 2024 marked a major validation of that vision, and now Todorovic is helping shape the future of creative AI inside one of the industry’s biggest ecosystems.

At Disrupt, he’ll join other AI industry leaders for a wide-ranging panel on what’s coming next — from generative tools to ethical design to the future of creator workflows. Stay tuned to the fast-growing Disrupt agenda page for the latest updates. Expect a conversation in Todorovic’s session that spans beyond buzzwords and dives into the real-world impact of AI in media and beyond.

Join 10,000 other tech and VC leaders on the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to hear from Nikola Todorovic and other top voices driving the future of artificial intelligence. It’s all happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Lock in your spot today and save up to $675 before prices go up.

Speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Applications now open

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TechCrunch Disrupt returns October 27-29 to Moscone West in San Francisco — and we’re inviting thought leaders, founders, VCs, and tech experts to apply for a chance to take the stage at one of the most anticipated tech events of the year.

Applications are now open to speak at Disrupt 2025, where over 10,000+ tech leaders, investors, and startup experts come together to shape the future of innovation.

The application deadline is May 16 — Apply here and don’t miss your chance to lead the conversation.

Pick your session format

We’re looking for high-impact speakers to lead one of two session types:

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

Roundtables — A 30-minute speaker-led group discussion, designed for up to 40 participants. No slides or AV — just insight and conversation.

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Breakout Session at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 at Moscone West in San Francisco.Image Credits:Slava Blazer Photography
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Roundtable session led by Mike Seckler, President and CEO from Justworks. TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, October 28-30, 2024 at Moscone West in San Francisco.Image Credits:Kimberly White/Getty Images for TechCrunch

How the application process works

Each application will be carefully reviewed by our editorial team. Finalists will be selected for the Audience Choice vote — where TechCrunch readers choose which sessions make it to the Disrupt stage. Learn more about speaking on Disrupt’s Call for Content page.

Lead the conversation at Disrupt 2025

If you have actionable insights, real-world experience, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to the tech ecosystem — we want to hear from you.

Submit your application today before the May 16 deadline.

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