TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is scheduled to take place from October 27-29 in San Francisco, with a roster of sponsors set to shape the event's agenda and programming. The conference is structured to facilitate interactions among founders, investors, and technologists, featuring discussions on artificial intelligence deployment, global hiring solutions, and the evolving landscape of financial technology.
SymphonyAI is slated to present a session titled "AI Isn’t Failing. You’re Just Solving the Wrong Problems" on October 28. This session is scheduled to explore how global leaders are scaling AI in production across sectors such as manufacturing, payments, and retail, focusing on complex, domain-specific challenges rather than general applications. Additionally, MongoDB, the sponsor for Startup Battlefield, will host a breakout session on "Leading for Impact: Engineering at the Speed of AI." This session, scheduled for October 28, will feature leaders discussing resilient team building and rapid growth strategies within the context of fast-evolving AI development.
On October 29, Pebl will lead a discussion on "Stablecoins, Startups, Salaries: The New Playbook for Global Hiring." This session is designed to address challenges in international payroll for distributed workforces, highlighting how fintech innovations, including digital wallets, stablecoins, and crypto rails, are streamlining cross-border payments. The discussion will focus on payroll as a frontier for financial infrastructure, integrating compliance with innovation.
Sponsors are also facilitating networking opportunities and broader community engagement at the event. SAP will host a "Future Forward Your Business" lunch reception, while J.P. Morgan will present the "Unlocking Success: Building Networks, Champions, and a Growth Mindset" cocktail reception. The Startup Battlefield, a platform for emerging companies, is powered by MongoDB. A range of other companies, including 10times, Fireworks AI, and Silicon Valley Venture, are slated to host interactive roundtables, fostering discussions among founders, investors, and experts. Marketing partners such as Beta University and Founder Tactics are also involved in amplifying the event's reach.
The three-day conference is promoted as featuring over 250 speakers and 200 sessions, with participants from companies including Netflix, Microsoft, and Box. A flash sale offering ticket discounts is available until October 17, according to event organizers.
