TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is set to take place from October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Event organizers have announced a final flash sale on conference passes, offering savings of up to $624, with prices scheduled to increase to "Late Bird" rates on October 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
The conference is projected to host more than 10,000 founders, investors, and operators. The agenda includes over 200 sessions, features more than 250 tech leaders as speakers, and will showcase over 300 startups. Discussions and presentations are expected to cover various sectors, including artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, climate technology, fintech, mobility, and consumer innovation.
A central feature of the event is the Startup Battlefield 200 competition. This segment provides early-stage startups with an opportunity to pitch their ventures live for $100,000 in equity-free funding and receive feedback from venture capitalists. Beyond the competition, the conference facilitates networking opportunities through curated events and "Braindate" meetings, connecting attendees with potential investors, clients, and collaborators.
The speaker lineup, as announced by TechCrunch, includes a range of industry figures. Among them are Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto; Roelof Botha, managing partner at Sequoia Capital; Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, Co-Founders of Phia; Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures; Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo; Kevin Scott, CTO of Microsoft; Elizabeth Stone, CTO of Netflix; Tristan Thompson, NBA champion and fintech entrepreneur; and Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots at X.
Various pass options are available, designed for different participant profiles. The "Founder Pass" aims to provide access to resources for startup growth, including entry to the Deal Flow Cafe for connecting with VCs, investor matchmaking services, and deep-dive sessions on product development, go-to-market strategies, fundraising, and leadership. The "Investor Pass" is structured to offer access to emerging companies and market intelligence through private networking sessions, direct access to founders seeking investment, and investor-only briefings on breakout sectors and technology trends.
The current discount period for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 passes concludes on October 17. Group passes are also available, with discounts of up to 30% reported by event organizers.
