Key facts
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will host a session on the changing rules of venture capital.
- The event is scheduled for October 13-15, 2026, at Moscone West in San Francisco.
- The StrictlyVC session will include discussions on AI's impact on startup scaling and venture funding.
- Topics include the IPO window, family office investment strategies, and LP expectations for venture firms.
- An early bird discount for Investor Passes is available until September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is set to host a series of discussions under the "StrictlyVC" banner, focusing on the evolving landscape of venture capital. The event, taking place at San Francisco's Moscone West from October 13-15, 2026, will bring together investors, institutional limited partners (LPs), family office managers, and market experts. Discussions will center on how artificial intelligence and the rapid scaling of startups are influencing capital deployment, dealmaking, and the path to public markets.
Key sessions will explore the "New Rules of Going Public," with ICR's Ryan Flanagan detailing the heightened expectations for growth, governance, and credibility in today's IPO market. Another panel will focus on "The New Power Players: How Family Offices Are Reshaping Venture Investing," featuring Bruce K Lee of Keebeck Capital Management and Dave Sachse of Family Fund, who will discuss their flexible and often faster approach to startup capital.
Limited partners' current demands will also be a focus, with Amit Bhatti of TrueBridge Capital Partners and Beezer Clarkson of LGT Capital Partners sharing insights on manager selection, concentrated AI exposure, and liquidity expectations. The event aims to provide founders and VCs with a deeper understanding of the current funding environment and future opportunities.
An early bird discount for the Investor Pass is available until September 25, 11:59 p.m. PT, offering $200 savings. The conference expects over 10,000 founders, VCs, and operators.