Key facts
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will be held in San Francisco from October 13-15.
- Numerous networking events, parties, and showcases will occur from October 10-16.
- The Polish Investment and Trade Agency and Upper Silesian Fund are hosting a Polish Innovation Evening.
- The Pakistan Software Export Board is organizing the Pak-US Tech Connect event.
- AI Barmen will feature a robotic bartender creating personalized drinks.
- EPIC Connector Pte. Ltd. is hosting an AI demo night with startup pitches and networking.
Beyond the main TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 conference, a series of side events, parties, and networking opportunities will take place in San Francisco from October 10 through October 16. The main conference runs from October 13-15.
Several organizations are hosting events aimed at fostering connections within the global tech ecosystem. The Polish Investment and Trade Agency (PAIH) and Upper Silesian Fund are co-hosting a 'Polish Innovation Evening' aboard the Historic Klamath, connecting Poland's innovation ecosystem with Silicon Valley. The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) is organizing 'Silicon Valley – Pak US Tech Connect 2026' to explore business collaboration and technology partnerships between Pakistani and U.S. companies.
Other events include a session on 'The First Principles Way to Find the Next 10x Opportunity' hosted by PrincipiumX on October 10. On October 11, AI Barmen will showcase a robotic bartender, while EPIC Connector Pte. Ltd. is hosting an AI demo night with startup pitches and networking. Granite Landings LLC will host an 'International Reception at the European Startup Embassy' for international startups.
Events on October 12 include 'The Partnership Exchange' by onSpark, focused on driving growth through partnerships, and a mixer for SaaS leaders scaling into embedded payments hosted by NMI. Ontology of Value is exploring work tech, robotics, and AI, while Syntro is hosting a 'Hardware Happy Hour' for those building frontier hardware. Khwajalabs will present 'Open to Work: The Game Show' to turn job hunting into networking.
Tuesday, October 13, features 'The Irish Shark Tank' hosted by Enterprise Ireland, a 'SafetyWing Happy Hour' discussing health benefits for startups, and an invite-only 'SF Exclusive VIP Drinks for AI Founders and Accredited Investors' by EQUITY X INVESTMENTS, LLC. The American South Asian Network is hosting a 'South Asian Investor Founder Connect', and Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs will present 'Real World AI: Connect, Invest & Scale in Taiwan'. Trotta is hosting a happy hour on AI security threats, and Founder-Led Media is organizing a 'Content Creators Meetup'. Omelo is hosting 'Pets of Disrupt', and WayFounder is organizing a 'K Tech Startup Networking Reception' featuring Korean startups. EdgeM8 is hosting a 'B2B Partnership Mixer', and SWITH is organizing a 'Shinhan Square Bridge Meetup'.