Last chance for startups to claim Disrupt 2026 expo booths
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will run October 13–15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, with exhibitor applications closing September 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The expo package includes a branded table, lead generation tools, 10 team passes, and promotional visibility. Organizers expect more than 10,000 attendees, including founders, investors, and tech leaders.
The September 18 deadline applies to startups seeking exhibit tables at the three-day conference, which organizers anticipate will draw more than ten thousand participants to Moscone West. Exhibitors receive a branded table, ten team passes, and access to the Disrupt app's lead generation tools, along with promotional visibility across event materials and the press list.
Beyond the expo floor, the event features six industry stages, AI-powered networking, and the Startup Battlefield 200 competition, with more than three hundred startups expected to showcase. Coverage areas span artificial intelligence, biotech, fintech, fundraising, and venture capital, reflecting the conference's broad focus on emerging technology companies.
The conference's timing and scale could influence early-stage startup visibility in a competitive funding environment. For founders, securing an exhibit slot may provide direct access to investors and potential partners, while the event's AI-powered matchmaking could reshape how networking occurs at industry gatherings. The broader ecosystem—including job seekers, service providers, and regional tech communities—may feel ripple effects from deals and connections formed during the three days, though outcomes depend on individual startup execution and market conditions.