TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is scheduled to commence on October 27 at Moscone West in San Francisco, California, gathering an estimated 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators for a three-day program focused on technological advancements and startup ecosystem dynamics. The conference, which runs through October 29, will feature live demonstrations of emerging technologies and a prominent startup competition, offering a $100,000 prize to the winning early-stage company.
The event's agenda is structured around various stages and thematic tracks designed to explore current and future trends in technology. Discussions are planned to cover areas such as agentic artificial intelligence (AI), strategies for market differentiation, securing funding, and navigating the path to an initial public offering (IPO). A specific focus includes the development of resilient engineering cultures and operational playbooks for scaling innovative ventures.
Notable figures from companies including Google Cloud, Netflix, Microsoft, Box, A16Z, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Hugging Face, OpenAI, Sentry, and Figma are slated to lead over 200 sessions. Astro Teller is scheduled to speak on "Moonshots, AI, and the Future of Alphabet," while a session titled "Made in Space: Building the Next Great Supply Chain Beyond Earth" will address advancements in extraterrestrial logistics. Furthermore, Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni (Phia) are scheduled to participate in a discussion on "Storming the Gates: Scaling Consumer AI," examining sustainability's role in consumer AI's expansion.
Key platforms at the conference include the Startup Battlefield 200, where early-stage founders will pitch their ventures to leading venture capitalists. The Going Public Stage will delve into how AI is influencing late-stage growth, durability, and pre-exit considerations, with speakers from Kodiak AI, CapitalG, Nextdoor, Zoom, and Chime. The AI Stage is set to reveal the "AI Disruptors 60," a selection of startups identified as significant forces in shaping the next era of artificial intelligence, complemented by insights from investors like Kevin Rose. The Builders Stage will offer practical guidance on constructing, deploying, and scaling technologies at speed.
The conference aims to foster connections within the global startup ecosystem through various networking opportunities, including one-on-one meetings, live sessions, and a series of side events. These interactions are intended to facilitate deal flow and potential partnerships among attendees, underscoring the event's role as a nexus for innovation and investment.
