Key facts
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will host five sessions dedicated to AI safety and security.
- Sessions will cover securing AI agents, deploying enterprise AI, and building autonomous systems.
- Speakers include representatives from Anthropic, Okta, AWS, Luta Security, Shield AI, General Motors, Waabi, and NVIDIA.
- The conference is scheduled for October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
- Early bird discounts of up to $200 on passes end September 25.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature five sessions focused on the critical challenges of AI safety and security as artificial intelligence moves into real-world applications. The conference, scheduled for October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, aims to provide founders with insights into building trustworthy and deployable AI systems.
Discussions will span securing AI agents, the complexities of enterprise AI deployment, and the safety considerations for AI operating in physical environments. Speakers from leading technology companies and startups will share their expertise on navigating these challenges.
Anthropic's Head of Applied AI, Cat de Jong, will discuss what separates successful enterprise AI deployments from those stuck in pilot phases. Okta's President of Products and Technology, Ric Smith, and NanoCo's Co-Founder and CEO, Gavriel Cohen, will address the security problems associated with AI agents. AWS VP of Security Services Rudy Mitra, Luta Security CEO Katie Moussouris, and cybersecurity veteran Wendy Nather will examine the infrastructure needs for securing enterprise AI.
On the Real World AI Stage, Shield AI CTO Nathan Michael, General Motors Director of Robotics Strategy Mikell Taylor, and Waabi Founder and CEO Raquel Urtasun will explore building AI systems where failure is not an option, drawing on experiences from defense and autonomous vehicles. NVIDIA Inception Global Head of Physical AI Les Karpas will discuss the data challenges hindering the advancement of robotics.
More than 10,000 founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders are expected to attend, with over 250 speakers and 300 exhibiting startups. Early bird discounts on passes, offering savings of up to $200, are available until September 25.