TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

Where tomorrow’s headline makers take the stage today

Zuckerberg, Benioff, Musk, Kalanick, Mayer, Dorsey and many other startup stars have been on the Disrupt stage long before they were in the headlines. TechCrunch continues to keep the pulse of the startup world and knowing which rising stars to cast for the bright lights of our stage is what makes Disrupt the must-attend event for the ecosystem. Disrupt delivers for founders who want to master Silicon Valley’s equations and provides an experience for enthusiasts who want to be a part of what's happening and relevant now.

Disrupt: Innovation For Every Stage: From idea to IPO, Disrupt charts startups at every stage on the roadmap to their next breakthrough.

• Engage With 10K+ Tech Leaders: Whether you want to meet founders or investors, get advice or find your next gig, Disrupt is your can't-miss opportunity to connect in-person with the right people to meet your goals.
• Find Fresh Industry Insights: Learn what you need to know and grow in your industry. Get the latest trends and research from experts across multiple industries.
• Learn From Trailblazing Visionaries: Lean in and learn from seasoned founders and tech titans. At Disrupt, they’ll share their journeys, best practices, how-tos, actionable tips and takeaways to help you avoid pitfalls as you build your own own roadmap.
• Fuel Innovation: We don’t call it Disrupt for nothing. It’s a showcase for game-changing startups determined to make a difference with cutting-edge technology. An incubator for creativity, the people and programming at Disrupt spark new ideas and stoke inspiration.
• Build For Every Phase & Stage: Disrupt goes beyond bootstrapped founders. From sessions on scaling teams and acing sales to networking and roundtables with investors and tech leaders, Disrupt is the essential catalyst for growing your business.

What awaits you at TechCrunch Disrupt?

Join over 10,000 founders, investors, and industry leaders across three dynamic days to delve into the latest startup innovations, trends, and products, while also gaining insights into navigating the challenges and possibilities of an ever-changing tech landscape.

Under the theme “Innovation for Every Stage,” this year’s event promises sessions covering diverse topics for every moment of your journey. You’ll learn more about scaling teams and mastering sales techniques, as well as find invaluable networking opportunities and join roundtable discussions with industry investors and leaders — and much, much more. Disrupt 2024 is going to be like no Disrupt ever before.

TechCrunch Disrupt will continue our goal of covering the latest pioneering founders, CEOs, and venture capitalists who will share their invaluable perspectives and wisdom. It’s an unparalleled opportunity for entrepreneurs at all stages to glean wisdom from the best in the business. Here are just a few of the esteemed speakers who graced our stage last year:

• Shaquille O’Neal, NBA superstar and philanthropist, entrepreneur
• Katie Haun, founder and CEO, Haun Ventures
• Reed Jobs, investor, Yosemite
• JB Straubel, founder and CEO, Redwood Materials
• Kyle Vogt, founder and CEO, Cruise

Expand your knowledge and network

Take full advantage of hands-on learning opportunities at the Builders Stage, where expert-led sessions cover essential topics like fundraising strategies, product iteration, bootstrapping, and scaling your business. We’re thrilled to introduce our latest initiative, the “Scale-up Startups Exhibitor Program,” offering founders in Series A or B funding the chance to showcase their ventures on the expo floor.

Select from myriad breakout sessions and roundtable discussions featuring interactive presentations, engaging discussions, and Q&A sessions with subject matter experts spanning the startup ecosystem. In addition to our core entrepreneurship and business-scaling themes, this year’s industry tracks are SaaS, fintech, AI, and space.

Don’t miss out on the Startup Battlefield, where over 200 companies will exhibit their groundbreaking innovations, along with the exhilarating Startup Battlefield pitch competition.

Whether you leverage the event app to schedule 1:1 meetings, participate in receptions or side events, or strike up impromptu conversations, you’re certain to forge meaningful connections that can propel your business forward.