Attendee counts:- 8,100+

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 – Event Overview

When & Where

• Dates: October 27–29, 2025

• Location: Moscone West, San Francisco, California

  
  

Who Attends

Disrupt 2025 brings together a vibrant mix of the tech ecosystem, including:

• Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs

• Early- to Late-Stage Investors (VCs, Angels)

• Product Leaders & Engineers

• Developers & Technical Teams

• Business Executives & Operational Leaders

• Innovators in AI, Robotics, Hardware & Deep Tech

• Media & Tech Journalists

  
  

Industry Breakdown

Participants represent a broad range of sectors:

• Artificial Intelligence & Generative AI

• Autonomous Vehicles & Robotics

• Fintech, SaaS, and Cloud Infrastructure

• Space & Aerospace Technology

• HealthTech & Biotech

• Consumer Tech & Hardware

• Blockchain & Web3

• Enterprise Software & Productivity Tools

• Deep Tech & Moonshot Projects

  
  

Job Title / Functional Role Breakdown

Typical roles at Disrupt include:

• Founders, CEOs & Co-Founders

• VPs / Directors of Engineering, Product, and Technology

• Investors: General Partners, Associates, Principals

• AI / ML Engineers & Data Scientists

• Hardware / Robotics Engineers

• Growth / Go-to-Market Leaders

• DevOps, Platform & Infrastructure Experts

• Innovation Strategists & R&D Leads

• Media & Content Producers

  
  

Geographic Reach

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is a globally recognized event with attendees from:

• Across the U.S., especially Silicon Valley and other major tech hubs

• Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America — global startups and investors

• International tech partners, founders, and VCs looking to connect in San Francisco

  
  

What to Expect

• Multi-Stage Agenda: Several themed stages — AI, Builders, Deep Tech, Startup Battlefield, Roundtables

• Startup Battlefield 200: A flagship pitch competition featuring 200 early-stage startups competing for a grand prize

• Expo Hall: Showcase of 300+ startups exhibiting their latest innovations

• AI Stage: Focused sessions on generative models, autonomous systems, and future of AI

• Side Events: Networking dinners, parties, pitch nights, and community-led meetups throughout “Disrupt Week” (Oct 25–31)

• Workshops & Breakouts: Deep-dive sessions on fundraising, scaling, product strategy, architecture, and AI

• Networking Lounges: Deal Flow Café, Braindate tables, and curated 1:1 meeting spaces

  
  

Key Themes & Focus Areas

• Next-Gen AI & Agents: Building intelligent systems, AI-first products, and their business impact

• Robotics & Autonomous Systems: Exploring physical AI in robotics, self-driving, and real-world applications

• Startup Growth & Fundraising: Best practices for raising capital, scaling efficiently, and navigating market shifts

• Moonshot Innovation: Deep-tech founders building for long-term transformative impact

• Future of Work & Founders: How teams evolve, scale, and organize in high-growth environments

• Sustainability & Impact: Building technology that matters — climate, biotech, space, and social good

  
  

Why Attend

• Connect with 10,000+ founders, investors, and technologists

• Access the insights of top-tier VCs, technologists, and product visionaries

• Get your startup in front of global investors and press

• Learn from world-class technical and business leaders

• Explore emerging technology trends shaping the future of AI, robotics, space, and deep tech

• Build high-impact partnerships and find your next big collaborator