San Francisco, California – TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 has released the full agenda for its Disrupt Stage, scheduled for October 27-29 at Moscone West. The event is set to feature a lineup of technology leaders, venture capitalists, and startup founders, with discussions spanning artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, decentralized computing, and new product unveilings.
Key speakers announced for the Disrupt Stage include Astro Teller, "moonshot chief" at Alphabet's X; Kevin Scott, Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft; Elizabeth Stone, Chief Technology Officer of Netflix; and Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures. Roelof Botha of Sequoia Capital is slated to discuss the future of venture capital, while Elad Gil, an investor in companies such as Airbnb and OpenAI, will offer perspectives on AI and capital allocation.
Among the planned showcases, Slate Auto is scheduled to debut its first fully customizable electric truck live on stage. Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, will provide an update on autonomous vehicle technology, focusing on trust as a critical factor in adoption. Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, is expected to share insights on scaling and adapting within the cloud sector.
Further contributions to the agenda include Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, who will discuss the evolution of the Solana ecosystem and the future of decentralized computing. Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, co-founders of Phia, are set to elaborate on scaling consumer AI and redefining Gen Z shopping habits. NBA champion-turned-AI founder Tristan Thompson will present TracyAI, a new sports analytics platform merging AI with fan engagement. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie is also scheduled to advocate for the city as a primary hub for startups.
The event will also host the Startup Battlefield 200, a pitch competition where founders compete for a $100,000 prize. Judges for the final round include prominent venture capitalists such as Aileen Lee, Kirsten Green, Kevin Hartz, and Kevin Rose. The overall conference program includes over 200 sessions across five industry stages, alongside breakout sessions and roundtables, with more than 300 startups expected to showcase their innovations.
