SAN FRANCISCO – TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 has unveiled its initial speaker lineup and agenda highlights for the conference, scheduled for October 27-29 at Moscone West. The event is set to feature significant announcements impacting the industrial sector, including the public debut of Slate Auto's customizable electric truck and discussions on autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence.
Among the key presentations, Slate Auto is slated to unveil its first fully customizable electric truck directly on the Disrupt Stage. This marks a notable development in electric vehicle technology, relevant to logistics and transportation. Concurrently, Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, is scheduled to provide an update on autonomous vehicle development, focusing on the current state of the technology and the factors influencing its broader adoption.
Discussions on broader technological shifts include Astro Teller, Captain of Moonshots at Alphabet's X, who will address how Alphabet is utilizing AI and other emergent technologies to influence the next decade of innovation. This aligns with the increasing integration of AI into industrial processes and advanced manufacturing. Further insights into the investment landscape will be provided by Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, and Roelof Botha of Sequoia Capital, who will analyze trends and signals shaping venture capital investments, potentially impacting industrial tech startups.
The conference will also host the Startup Battlefield, an annual pitch competition where emerging companies vie for a $100,000 prize. The competition aims to provide a platform for new technologies and business models, with previous winners often securing significant follow-on funding. Judges for the final round are expected to include Aileen Lee, Kirsten Green, and Kevin Hartz.
Other scheduled speakers include Elizabeth Stone, CTO of Netflix, discussing the future of streaming in the age of AI, and Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, who will share strategies for adaptation and growth in the cloud computing sector. Phia founders, including Phoebe Gates, are also slated to present on scaling consumer AI within the commerce sector. The event is expected to draw over 10,000 technology and venture capital leaders, offering a platform for networking and industry insights.
