Key facts
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is holding its second day at San Francisco's Moscone West.
- The event focuses on AI, robotics, AI hardware, public safety, and venture investment.
- Speakers include leaders from Nvidia, Waabi, Flock Safety, Ricursive Intelligence, and Benchmark partners.
- The Expo Hall features over 300 startups and tech partners.
- The Startup Battlefield continues with healthtech, life sciences, enterprise, and security contenders.
Day 2 of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is taking place at San Francisco's Moscone West, bringing together over 10,000 founders, investors, startup teams, and technology leaders. The event offers opportunities to explore innovative startups in the Expo Hall, discover emerging technologies through live pitches, and utilize AI-powered matchmaking for networking.
The day's agenda is centered around AI, with discussions covering robotics, AI hardware, public safety, and venture investment. Key speakers include leaders from Nvidia, Waabi, Flock Safety, Ricursive Intelligence, and the full partnership of Benchmark.
Attendees can explore over 300 startups and tech partners in the Expo Hall, which is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Time. The Pitch Showcase Stage features enterprise fast pitches, while the Disrupt Stage hosts sessions on topics such as "AI, Surveillance, and the Future of Public Safety" with Garrett Langley of Flock Safety, and "What We Believe Now" with Benchmark partners.
The Startup Battlefield continues with healthtech, life sciences, enterprise, and security contenders vying for a share of $100,000 in equity-free funding. The Builders Stage focuses on funding and growing startups, featuring discussions on Series A funding in 2027 and strategies for building AI companies. The Real World AI Stage delves into the practical applications of AI in physical products and environments, including live robot demonstrations. The AI Stage covers topics like the agent security problem, the future of SaaS, and the evolving role of AI engineers.