Looking forward to seeing you all at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026!
An Industry perspective
Industry leaders are looking forward to sharing their insights and showcasing their innovations and the excitement is palpable. Just five days to go—incredible! Over 50% of the initial batch of 500 discounted passes at 50% off have already been purchased. This year’s event promises to bring together a diverse array of influential figures from various sectors, showcasing their contributions to technology and entrepreneurship.
Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, co-founders and partners, MANTIS Venture Capital One of many high-profile speakers. In doing so, they will provide their perspectives on the venture capital landscape. Their firm has achieved celebrity status for their investments in transformational disruptive startups that are revolutionizing the technology landscape. We hope that Pall and Taggart’s stories will give you an understanding of what’s happening in this new, fast-moving world of venture funding and entrepreneurship.
Notable Speakers in Attendance
The lineup for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 features prominent investors, founders, and tech leaders. Enlightened by cloud-native innovation in security, Assaf Rappaport, co-founder and CEO of Wiz, will talk about these innovations in cloud security. His company has led the way in developing more user-friendly cybersecurity protections for companies to adopt.
In addition, actor and tech investor Ashton Kutcher, co-founder of Sound Ventures, will provide a window into his thinking on investing in the technology and entertainment industries. Kutcher’s dual career as an actor and investor uniquely positions him to address the intersections of creativity and technological advancement.
One of the many speakers who we are especially excited about is Bridgit Mendler, CEO of Northwood Space. Her leadership in the aerospace sector puts her on the cutting edge of tackling big issues like advancements in space exploration and technology. Join us to hear Colin Kaepernick, founder and CEO of Lumi, speak about his journey as a social entrepreneur. Denise Dresser, CEO of Slack, on the role of innovation in changing the conversation around workplace collaboration tools.
The Future of Technology
Joining the event as speakers will be Erin Foster and Sara Foster, co-founders & general partners of Oversubscribed Ventures. Their venture capital firm is dedicated to helping diversify tech and lifting up underrepresented entrepreneurs. Accessibility at the heart This initiative is indicative of a broader movement towards inclusivity within the startup ecosystem.
Mary Barra, the CEO of General Motors, is set to discuss the automotive industry’s transformation towards electric vehicles and smart technology. Meanwhile, Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, will engage audiences on the significance of open-source technology in empowering developers worldwide.
In addition, Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, will expand on what’s next for autonomous driving technology. Peter Beck, founder and CEO of Rocketlab on the cutting edge of commercial spaceflight. From a meta perspective, the event’s diverse lineup demonstrates the multifaceted nature of technology today.
Engaging Discussions and Networking Opportunities
See you there Serena Williams and Jordan Crook are just two of the incredible speakers you can expect to see at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Williams’ experience as an entrepreneur and her commitment to positioning women in business is invaluable. At the same time, Crook brings her deep background in tech journalism to bear.
From venture capital to high-tech innovations that will feed the world, attendees will get hands-on in-depth discussions on the most exciting topics. The event produces excellent networking opportunities for industry professionals, entrepreneurs and investors. It builds powerful relationships that have the potential to ignite new collaborations and partnerships in the future.
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