TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Draws 10,000 Innovators for Global Startup Showcase

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 has launched with high energy at Moscone West, drawing 10,000 founders, investors, and builders focused on innovation across AI, space tech, startup growth, and public offerings. The event features five main stages and over 300 exhibiting startups, including the Startup Battlefield 200, where early-stage companies compete for a $100,000 equity-free prize judged by leading venture capitalists. A comprehensive breakout agenda offers over 200 operator-heavy sessions emphasizing practical AI applications, capital-efficient growth strategies, M&A readiness, and deep tech translation, targeting specific industry challenges. Interactive roundtables focus on AI advancements such as vertical AI, agentic workflows, and AI safety, with discussions on regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act and NIST AI Risk Management Framework. Financial topics including fintech funding and IPO strategies are also prominent, providing tactical guidance for founders and investors. Registration remains open with opportunities for discounted passes, encouraging broader participation in this influential technology gathering.