TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Kicks Off in San Francisco

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

Thousands of participants gathered at Moscone West in San Francisco on the first day of the summit, which brings together the global tech ecosystem.

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Disrupt 2026: Day 1 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially opened its doors at the Moscone West center in San Francisco with the participation of over ten thousand startup founders, investors, and tech leaders.

The First Day of the Summit Begins

Bringing together the most influential names in the entrepreneurial world, the gathering started its activities on the first day in San Francisco with heavy participation.

Throughout the event area, participants get the opportunity to establish new collaborations and exchange ideas.

Comprehensive Stage Program

As part of the program, alongside the Startup Battlefield competition, there are new stages focused on scaling, artificial intelligence, financial technologies, and climate technologies.

Sessions address future trends such as physical artificial intelligence, smart systems, and energy infrastructure.

Exhibition and Participant Profile

Click technology, which enables easy contact exchange, is used in the registration area on the first floor of the Moscone West building.

While over three hundred exhibiting startups take place in the lobby area, more than two hundred and fifty speakers guide the discussions.