Key facts
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place from October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
- The Disrupt Stage will feature conversations with leaders from AI, robotics, transportation, social media, biotech, and venture capital.
- Speakers include Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman, Science Corporation founder Max Hodak, and Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley.
- All five partners from Benchmark will appear together on stage.
- Amazon's Panos Panay will discuss the future beyond smartphones.
- Startup Battlefield 200 finalists will compete for $100,000 in equity-free funding.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has unveiled the full lineup for its main Disrupt Stage, which will host conversations with leading figures in the technology industry from October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
The stage will feature discussions on a wide range of topics including AI, robotics, transportation, social media, biotech, and venture capital. Attendees will hear from founders, CEOs, and investors shaping the future of the tech ecosystem.
Notable speakers include Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, who will discuss the challenges of scaling complex physical product manufacturing. Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman will address the sustainability of AI's continued scaling, considering its increasing demands for compute, energy, and capital. Science Corporation founder Max Hodak will explore technology's direct interaction with the human body, while Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley will discuss AI, surveillance, and public safety.
In a rare joint appearance, all five partners from the venture capital firm Benchmark—Jack Altman, Peter Fenton, Chetan Puttagunta, Everett Randle, and Eric Vishria—will share their insights on upcoming trends. Ricursive Intelligence co-founders Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini will delve into the possibility of AI systems designing their own hardware. Amazon's Panos Panay will present on what comes after the smartphone, and Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider and COO Rose Wang will examine the potential for social media to start anew. Replit CEO Amjad Masad will tackle the implications of AI making software creation widely accessible.
Additionally, Hollywood star and investor Mark Wahlberg, alongside Keebeck's Bruce K. Lee, will discuss Wahlberg's transition into serious investing. The event will also showcase the Startup Battlefield 200, where founders will compete live across various sectors, facing investor scrutiny for a chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding. Startup Battlefield alumni, including Cellino co-founder and CEO Nabiha Saklayen, will also return to share their post-pitch experiences and unveil new products.