The window to apply for a Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is closing. Submissions must be received before midnight Pacific Time tonight.
Hosting a Side Event offers organizations the chance to engage with the broader Silicon Valley ecosystem during the conference week, which runs from October 10 to 16. Organizers can host various formats, including meetups, happy hours, panels, workshops, or cocktail parties, allowing them to connect with founders, investors, and tech leaders before, during, and after the main event.
Benefits for approved Side Events include:
- Direct access to the Disrupt community, connecting with innovators across the ecosystem.
- Extended brand presence throughout “Disrupt week.”
- Additional visibility via TechCrunch’s official Side Events page, agenda, mobile app, attendee emails, articles, and social media channels.
- A 25% discount on conference tickets that hosts can share with their network.
TechCrunch emphasizes that application submission does not guarantee approval. All proposals are reviewed by the events team, and applicants are responsible for all logistics and costs associated with their events.
For those not hosting an event, TechCrunch is offering tickets with savings of up to $200. These discounted rates are available until prices increase on September 25.
Just submitted my panel proposal! Fingers crossed for approval before the midnight deadline hits tonight.
Wait, the ticket discount ends Sept 25? I need to grab those savings ASAP before prices jump up again.
Honestly, the 25% ticket discount is the real draw here. The visibility claims feel a bit vague to me.
Does anyone know if virtual-only events are eligible this year, or is it strictly in-person gatherings in SF?