TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TL;DR

A BOGO-style discount for a massive tech conference where you pay to get pitch-slapped by every 'AI-first' startup in existence.

Who is this actually for?

Venture-backed founders looking for their next round or sales reps who enjoy expensive networking and lukewarm coffee.

The Good

• The 50% discount on the second pass makes it easier to justify bringing a co-founder to help cover more ground.
• It is still one of the few places where you can actually corner a distracted VC in a hallway.

The Catch (Potential Downsides)

The ticket cost is the smallest part of the budget; San Francisco hotels will absolutely wreck your runway. Expect a high signal-to-noise ratio with way too many 'wrapper' startups cluttering the floor.