It’s going to be a huge year for the whole world, including TechCrunch Disrupt 2025! Don’t miss us from October 27-29, 2025, at the Moscone West convention center in San Francisco for this landmark event. This year’s conference will feature over 250 technologists, innovators, and the country’s top leaders in technology. They will be answering important questions and sharing ideas that just might determine the industry’s future direction.
As with all our T4America events, we’ll have a wonderfully diverse and provocative lineup of speakers. Notable names such as Vinod Khosla, the Founder of Khosla Ventures, will offer their wisdom on venture capital and entrepreneurship. Managing partner of Sequoia Capital, Roelof Botha, is one of the impressive speakers. Alongside him are Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, and Kevin Scott, Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft. The leaders in attendance highlight the event’s mission to encourage communication and idea-sharing between global industry innovators.
Key Speakers and Their Contributions
We’re looking forward to welcoming the world’s most famous disruptors — the people who have transformed their industries — to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. One such person is Elizabeth Stone, CTO of Netflix, who will speak on the changing relationship between digital content and technology. Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, is sure to dive into new innovations in the automotive space. Astro Teller, the famed moonshot captain at X, will be on hand to pass on that hard-won wisdom. He’ll inspire us with innovative projects that are reimagining what we previously thought could or couldn’t be done.
We’re especially excited to feature Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, the co-founders of the nonprofit Phia. We’re looking forward to their interesting take on sustainability, and the intersection of technology. Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder and CEO of Solana Labs, will join us onstage to discuss advances in blockchain technology. The event is known for its rich diversity of speakers. This furthers its mission to lead on the cutting edge of technology and innovation.
Startup Battlefield 200 Returns
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s marquee attraction is Startup Battlefield 200, and it’s making a huge comeback. This segment of the conference showcases top early-stage startups that will pitch for a chance to win $100,000 in equity-free funding. The event will include more than 200 sessions. These sessions will provide participating startups with priceless exposure and access to leading investors and industry figures.
Just like this year’s Startup Battlefield, we want to focus on spotlighting great new positive ideas and solutions coming from these early-stage companies. Fledgling entrepreneurs will learn from and ask questions of experienced professionals. This kind of constructive feedback creates a culture of learning that is entirely necessary for improvement.
A Platform for Networking and Growth
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 isn’t just any old Disrupt. It’s an exciting, active, vibrant networking hub where meeting professionals go to meet other passionate, like-minded future changemakers. With numerous opportunities to engage in dialogue with top leaders in the industry and their peers, attendees will gain priceless knowledge and insight. Their unique stories and perspectives can inspire new partnerships and collaborations.
Beyond the sessions, the conference seeks to inspire attendees by exposing them to the latest advanced technologies and revolutionary concepts. With these ideas as their backdrop, participants will listen to inspiring keynote speeches and life-changing networking sessions. They’ll always leave with creative new ideas on the tech playing field.
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