The Builders Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, scheduled for October 27-29 in San Francisco, has finalized its agenda, promising industrial leaders tactical insights into scaling businesses, securing funding, and integrating advanced technologies like AI and robotics into their operations.
This year's event is designed to deliver practical, actionable strategies for executives navigating dynamic market conditions. Sessions will tackle pressing challenges, from securing early-stage capital even without a finished product, to leveraging AI agents — specialized artificial intelligence programs designed to perform specific tasks autonomously — for enhancing operational efficiency and growth across various industrial applications.
For those in manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain, the program offers direct relevance. Discussions will cover effective go-to-market strategies, optimizing hiring practices and compensation in a competitive landscape, and crucial insights into venture capital investment trends for 2026. A highlight includes a live demonstration of Diligent Robotics' Moxi, a humanoid robot already deployed in healthcare for logistics, showcasing automation's practical applications adaptable to diverse industrial environments.
The expanded lineup features prominent figures such as Discord founder Jason Citron and Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen, alongside leading investors and founders. This focus on real-world lessons and forward-looking trends presents a critical opportunity for industrial SMEs to gather strategies for future-proofing operations and driving innovation in an increasingly complex global economy.
