- "TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is where many of the biggest conversations in technology happen, with a legacy that stretches back for more than a decade," said a TechCrunch Events spokesperson. The name that has taken to the stage are so big, they are synonymous with the past era of startups and the new era of AI and major incumbents: Zuckerberg, Benioff, Musk, Kalanick, Mayer, Dorsey.
The Biggest Names in Tech Take the Stage
The Disrupt Stage is where many of the biggest conversations in technology happen, with a legacy that stretches back for more than a decade. The names that have taken to the stage are so big, they are synonymous with the past era of startups and the new era of AI and major incumbents: Zuckerberg, Benioff, Musk, Kalanick, Mayer, Dorsey.
What to Expect at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Join Amazon's Panos Panay, Replit's Amjad Masad, Tether's Paolo Ardoino, Flock Safety's Garrett Langley, the full partnership at Benchmark, and more across a set of conversations built to answer the questions founders are actively grappling with right now. No prognostication. Just solutions.
Key Sessions to Watch
From AI to Infrastructure
For nearly two decades, the smartphone has been the center of our digital lives. As AI transforms how we interact with technology, the next generation of products may look — and behave — very differently. With Panos Panay, SVP, Devices and Services, Amazon
The Future of Programming
AI is making it possible for millions of people to create software for the first time, and Replit sits at the center of that shift. A conversation about the future of programming, entrepreneurship, and what happens when anyone can turn an idea into a product. With Amjad Masad, Founder and CEO, Replit
Stablecoins and Regulation
Tether processes hundreds of billions of dollars in transactions and remains one of the most debated companies in finance. A candid conversation about stablecoins, regulation, global payments, and whether crypto is finally going mainstream.
AI in the Real World
As AI moves from the cloud into the real world, few companies sit at the center of the debate quite like Flock Safety. A conversation about privacy, security, and the trade-offs that emerge when AI becomes part of everyday infrastructure. With Garrett Langley, Founder and CEO, Flock Safety.