TechCrunch Disrupt continues to extend its reach beyond the Moscone West main stage, with organizers announcing an extensive lineup of side events designed to connect founders, investors, and tech leaders throughout TechCrunch Disrupt Week in San Francisco.
The newly revealed schedule features a mix of international pavilions, industry-specific mixers, and casual social gatherings. Events span from October 7 to October 16, complementing the main conference held October 13-15.
Highlights include the Korea-US Startup & Investor Networking Night on October 14, hosted by KOTRA Silicon Valley, which offers complimentary Expo+ passes to qualified applicants without main conference tickets. Later that evening, Skyflow and Descope will host “Vault & Verify,” an evening focused on security and identity challenges in the age of autonomous AI.
International participation remains strong, with Enterprise Ireland returning for “The Irish Shark Tank” on October 13. That same day, WayFounder will host the Born2Global Founder Networking Night, introducing 18 emerging Korean startups to U.S. investors and operators.
Other notable events include a hardware-focused happy hour by Syntro on October 12, a B2B partnership mixer by EdgeM8, and a closed-door rooftop dinner for deep tech founders hosted by INNOVA and BeGlobe PR Agency. For those seeking a lighter atmosphere, SafetyWing is hosting a casual drink event at Harrington’s Irish Pub, while Omelo organizes “Pets of Disrupt,” an informal gathering for founders, investors, and their pets.
Early in the week, Uhura Bionics will present a live demonstration of its Whitney Electrolarynx on October 7, showcasing voice-restoration technology for cancer patients. PrincipiumX is also offering a morning workshop on first-principles thinking for product development on October 10.
TechCrunch encourages attendees to monitor the chronological schedule weekly for new additions as the event approaches.
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