TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Anthropic, Gamma and Clay are set to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 about what happens when companies actually put AI into production. The session will focus on real-world enterprise deployment rather than experimentation, drawing attention from the startup and AI communities ahead of the conference.

TechCrunch has announced the next five venture capital judges who will evaluate the Startup Battlefield 200 competition at Disrupt 2026. The judges will assess pitches from 200 selected startups vying for the Battlefield crown. The announcement is part of TechCrunch's ongoing reveal of judges ahead of the event, giving founders a look at who may be weighing their pitches.

TechCrunch has announced the next five venture capitalists who will judge the Startup Battlefield 200 competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The judges will evaluate pitches from 200 selected early-stage startups competing at the event, where founders battle for funding and visibility. The announcement adds to the growing lineup of investors taking part in this year's conference.

TechCrunch is warning attendees that its early-bird savings of up to $200 on passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 expire within 24 hours. The promotion is pitched at startups, promising the event will leave founders further along in their trajectory, with momentum listed as the final reason to attend.