Key facts
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is scheduled for October 13-15 in San Francisco.
- Google for Startups will sponsor the AI Stage.
- The New York Stock Exchange is sponsoring the Builders Stage.
- Mastercard is sponsoring the Networking Lounge.
- SEW.AI is sponsoring the Smart Systems stage.
- Fidelity Private Shares is a returning sponsor and flagship sponsor of the Founder Summit.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is set to take place from October 13-15 at San Francisco's Moscone West, with a growing list of sponsoring brands.
Google for Startups will support founders at the AI Stage, featuring speakers from companies like OpenAI, Databricks, and Luma AI. The New York Stock Exchange is backing the Builders Stage, offering advice on fundraising and M&A. Mastercard is sponsoring the Networking Lounge to facilitate connections.
The event's new Smart Systems stage, focusing on AI infrastructure and energy grid opportunities, is sponsored by SEW.AI. Several partners, including Google for Startups, Aerospace Corporation, Qualcomm, and Fidelity Private Shares, are returning sponsors, highlighting the value they find in the event.
Fidelity is also the flagship sponsor for the Founder Summit event scheduled for November 4 in Boston. Disrupt and other TechCrunch events provide partners access to a significant audience, with Startup Battlefield alumni having raised over $32 billion since the program's inception. This year's Disrupt is expected to attract 10,000 attendees from 113 countries, with 40% in the C-suite.
High-demand sponsorship placements such as the AI Track, Networking Lounge, Startup Pavilion, and badges are already secured. Opportunities for content, exhibition, and exclusive lanyard placements remain open, with the deadline for lanyards set for August 28.