TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Hosts Global VC Panels, 10,000+ Attendees

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place from October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, will feature multiple sessions geared towards founders and investors navigating the startup ecosystem. Highlights include a fireside chat with Adam Bain, Dick Costolo, and David Fischer, who bring deep experience from Twitter, Meta, and Google, sharing insights on scaling and funding startups in today’s market. Additionally, a panel of seasoned investors will reveal where venture capital firms are focusing their investments for 2026 and beyond, spotlighting sectors like AI, data, cloud, and robotics. Another session will provide founders with strategies to sharpen their pitches and understand what captures investor attention. Meanwhile, Venture Atlanta 2025, scheduled for October 15-16, has selected 86 startups from diverse industries to connect with investors, emphasizing the growing tech talent in the Southeast and offering a $375,000 investment prize for early-stage companies. Across these events, the emphasis is on practical advice for scaling, fundraising, and understanding emerging investment trends in the evolving startup landscape.