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The new TechCrunch Events app is live. With the app, you will be able to create your calendar and agenda, discover Startup Alley exhibitors and sponsors, connect with opted-in attendees, wayfinding, and login instructions to access CrunchMatch (which is a seperate app). Please wait for up to 2-3 hours after registering to allow for the app and your registration to sync so you can access it.
How to access the app:
- Download the TechCrunch Event app from the Apple iTunes Store or Google Play Store.
- Once downloaded, select the Disrupt Berlin 2019 event and you’ll be prompted to enter the email address associated with your registration ticket.
- Your password is the last 6 digits of the number below the QR code on your Universe ticket (case-sensitive).
- Having problems logging in? Email events@techcrunch.com for assistance.
Trouble Shooting
- Having trouble finding your Universe ticket? Follow these directions.
- If you do not have access to your Universe ticket, you can select “forgot password” in the app so you can reset your password.
- Having problems logging in? Email events@techcrunch.com for assistance.
- Please note, that content/schedules on the app are subject to change without notice.
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Get access to the CrunchMatch platform to discover and set up meetings with the attendees you most want to meet based on your preferences. You can access CrunchMatch separately by downloading the Brella app (iTunes/Google) and using join code TCDBer19
CrunchMatch meeting tables are located at the conference.
11 December Registration Hours:
8:30 – 17:00
12 December Registration Hours:
8:00 – 16:00
10 December | 16:00 – 19:00
betahaus Kreuzberg
Rudi-Dutschke-Straße 23, 10969 Berlin, Germany
Avoid the crowds and pick up your badge the day before the conference. Please bring your ticket and government-issued photo ID to pick up your badge.
Early badge pickup is limited to the first 200 people, so arrive earlier to make sure we don’t run out of badge stock.
TechCrunch’s full code of conduct can be found here. Violating the code of conduct with result in immediate expulsion from the event without refund.
Report incidents to TechCrunch staff by calling +491777258761 or emailing codeofconduct@techcrunch.com.
Startup Battlefield brings the world’s top early-stage startups together on the Disrupt Main Stage to compete for the coveted Disrupt Cup, a $50,000 prize, and the attention of media and investors. Since appearing on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage, Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised over $8 billion and seen over 100 exits. Check out the Startup Battlefield sessions, located on the Main Stage.
Learn more about Startup Battlefield
Over the course of approximately 24 hours, hundreds of hackers will form teams to ideate, create and submit their products and directly afterwards, the sponsor judges and official TechCrunch judges will go around to each team for a demo of each creation. From this, our top 10 finalists will be selected to demo the following day on the Extra Crunch stage at Disrupt Berlin.
On the final day of the conference, everyone is invited to watch the 10 finalists present their project in a 2-minute pitch and then we’ll announce the top hack will receive the $5000 grand prize money.
DT50 Awards
European Innovation and Europe’s hottest startup award will be at TechCrunch Disrupt in Berlin this December: Google, McKinsey, Rocket Internet and Freshfields are launching the third edition of the Digital Top 50 awards to recognize Europe’s brightest and most promising tech startups. The Top 50 European tech innovators will be invited to TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin to showcase their business and enjoy exclusive networking opportunities.
TechCrunch is offering semi-private meeting rooms at €40/55 minutes at Disrupt Berlin. These rooms are great for taking meetings of up to 4 people or catching up on some work. Meeting spaces can only be used by registered Disrupt Berlin ticket holders.
These meeting rooms are separate from CrunchMatch/Brella networking program.
Otter.ai is our official transcription partner for TechCrunch. You can access the audio transcripts of all sessions in real time by signing up for a free account at otter.ai/disruptberlin, or download the Otter Voice Meeting Notes app.
Only Main Stage interviews have transcripts.
Bag & Cloak Room
We will have a bag and coat check room for attendees to store their belongings.
Food & Beverage
Lunch and select beverages are available for purchase at Arena Berlin from food trucks – cash only. Coffee and water will be served gratis.
Transportation
Please take public transportation and or ride share to the venue. Parking is not available.
Mother’s Room
If you need the services of the mother’s room, there will be a lactation suite made available to you.
Multi-Faith Room
If you need the services of the mutli-faith room, please ask staff to show you to the room.
Exhibitor Lounge
For Startup Alley companies and sponsors
Investor Lounge
For Investor Pass holders only. Please note, investor lounge is closed on Dec 12 December from 10:30am-2:30pm for a private event.
Extra Crunch Lounge
Exclusive lounge just for Extra Crunch subscribers.
How to transfer a ticket
If you need to transfer a ticket follow these instructions.
Update information on your ticket
To update the information on your ticket follow these directions. The information provided on your ticket will need to match your government-issued photo Identification Card and the information provided will be used on your badge during the event.
Names on Tickets & Names on Badges
Please note that it is TechCrunch policy that the name on attendees’ printed badge should match the name on the person’s government photo issued ID. Nicknames or abbreviations are acceptable.
Pass Refund & Lost Badge Policy
All Pass purchases are final and no refunds will be issued. Lost name badges at the conference are subject to a €75 Lost Badges replacement fee.
Locating Your Ticket:
If you’re having trouble locating your ticket, search for “universe” in your inbox/spam/trash/promotions folder. If you’re still having trouble locating your ticket, please email events@techcrunch.com
Logistics Questions
Where is Disrupt Berlin?
Arena Berlin
Eichenstraße 4, 12435 Berlin, Germany
How do I get to Disrupt Berlin?
The easiest way is to follow these transit instructions or take a ride sharing service. There is no parking for attendees.
What are the dates for Disrupt Berlin?
11 Decemeber – 12 December
What Language is Disrupt Berlin In?
Disrupt is conducted in American English.
Do you provide language translation services?
No, Disrupt Berlin doesn’t provide language translation services.
Who attends Disrupt Berlin?
Attendance is expected to be around 3,000 people. Disrupt Berlin brings together founders, investors, developers, technologists, and business people who are interested in the startup and technology world.
Where can I find photos from the event?
Visit TechCrunch’s Flickr page for photos of the conference. Photos are uploaded 3-5 business days after the conference.
Will transcripts of content be made available?
Otter.ai is our official transcription partner for TechCrunch. You can access the audio transcripts of all sessions in real time by signing up for a free account at otter.ai/disruptberlin, or download the Otter Voice Meeting Notes app.
Only Main Stage interviews have transcripts.
Will videos of the content be made available?
Select video content will be made available on techcrunch.com of the Main Stage and Extra Crunch Stage.
Is Disrupt Berlin ADA accessible?
Yes, Disrupt Berlin is fully ADA accessible.
What are the TechCrunch Disrupt Social Tags?
#TCDisrupt #hackdisrupt @techcrunch
Is there wifi at the conference?
Yes, there is wifi at the conference, free of charge. Wifi name is DisruptBerlin2019.
How long is registration open for attendees?
11 December Registration Hours:
Exhibitors: 7:00 – 17:00
General Public: 7:30 – 17:00
12 December Registration Hours:
Exhibitors: 7:00 – 16:00
General Public: 7:30 – 16:00
Is the conference being live-streamed?
Only content on the Main Stage will be live-streamed. No other content will be live-streamed.
Is there a bag/cloakroom?
Yes, a free bag/cloakroom.
Will you be serving food/beverages at Disrupt?
Lunch and select beverages are available for purchase at Arena Berlin from food trucks – cash only. Coffee and water will be served gratis.
Can I bring my own food/beverage?
No, outside food/beverages are NOT allowed.
Can minors attend the conference?
Attendees who are minors (persons younger than 18 years old at the time of the event) must be accompanied at all times by an adult who is 18 years or older and who can take legal responsibility for the minor. The TechCrunch ticket and badge policy applies to minors.
Some event content may contain mature themes (such as sex, violence, and drug use) that may not be suitable for minors. Adult chaperones are responsible for managing and reviewing content/themes to see if it is suitable for their accompanied minors before, during, or after the event.
A sponsor/exhibitor wants to “scan my badge”. What does that mean?
By providing your badge to a sponsor/exhibitor at a TechCrunch event to be scanned, you are expressly consenting to providing your registration data to that sponsor. From that point on, the attendee’s personal data shared will use such data in accordance with each individual sponsor’s Privacy Policy.
I need to report a code of conduct violation at Disrupt Berlin. Who do I contact?
TechCrunch’s full code of conduct can be found here. Violating the code of conduct with result in immediate expulsion from the event without refund.
Report incidents to TechCrunch staff by calling +491777258761 or emailing codeofconduct@techcrunch.com.
Do you have any meeting rooms I can book?
TechCrunch is offering semi-private meeting rooms at €40/55 minutes at Disrupt Berlin. These rooms are great for taking meetings of up to 4 people or catching up on some work. Meeting spaces can only be used by registered Disrupt Berlin ticket holders.
These meeting rooms are separate from CrunchMatch/Brella networking program.
Where can I find the attendee list?
Check the list of attendees in the TechCrunch Events App.
Will there be press at Disrupt?
Disrupt hosts hundreds of accredited reporters, bloggers and correspondents from around the world. TechCrunch extends press credentials to qualified media outlets and industry journalists. This list will be provided to our sponsors and Startup Alley exhibitors attending the event. For Press Pass Requests – submit HERE.
Event Content-Related Questions
What is TC Top Picks?
TC Top Picks are outstanding early-stage startups that are selected by TechCrunch editors in these categories: AI/Machine Learning, Biotech/Healthtech, Blockchain, Fintech, Mobility, Privacy/Security, Retail/eCommerce, Robotics/IoT/Hardware, SaaS and Social Impact & Education. Look for them in Startup Alley and on the Showcase Stage!
What are Startup Alley Pavillions?
Pavilions in Startup Alley are groups of early stage startups clustered together either based on vertical, sponsor company, or region.
What is Startup Battlefield?
Startup Battlefield brings the world’s top early-stage startups together on the Disrupt Main Stage to compete for the coveted Disrupt Cup, a $50,000 prize, and the attention of media and investors. Since appearing on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage, Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised over $8 billion and seen over 100 exits. Check out the Startup Battlefield sessions, located on the Main Stage.
What is CrunchMatch?
CrunchMatch is the exclusive in-conference platform hosted by Brella.io which allows founders and investors attending the conference to request meetings with one another, schedules a date/time and assigns a specific table at the event for them to meet within the CrunchMatch area on the Expo floor at the event.
CrunchMatch App login details will be distributed through the TechCrunch Events App. They are two seperate apps.
What type of content is shown in each area of the conference?
Main Stage:
1:1 Interviews, in-depth panel discussions, Startup Battlefield, demos, and more
Extra Crunch Stage:
1:1 Interviews, startup focused in-depth panel discussions, demos, and more
Showcase Stage (located in Startup Alley):
Startup Alley demos, TechCrunch Video interviews
Breakout Sessions:
Long form, deep-dives on topics that interest you
Q&A Sessions:
Intimate, interactive discussions with speakers on topics taken from the audience
Startup Alley:
The main expo hall for the conference where early-stage startups and sponsors showcase their company
Badge & Ticket Questions
When can I pick up my badge?
11 December Registration Hours:
Exhibitors: 7:00 – 17:00
General Public: 7:30 – 17:00
12 December Registration Hours:
Exhibitors: 7:00 – 16:00
General Public: 7:30 – 16:00
Is there early badge pickup?
10 December | 16:00 – 19:00
betahaus Kreuzberg
Rudi-Dutschke-Straße 23, 10969 Berlin, Germany
Avoid the crowds and pick up your badge the day before the conference. Please bring your ticket and government-issued photo ID to pick up your badge.
Early badge pickup is limited so arrive earlier to make sure we don’t run out of badge stock.
I am having trouble finding my ticket – where is it?
Search for “universe” in your inbox/spam/trash/promotions folders to locate tickets. If you’re still having trouble finding your ticket, please email events@techcrunch.com.
If anther person booked your ticket and used a different email address for your ticket, please contact them. This is often the case when tickets are booked for a group/team by one person.
Can I bring a printed ticket or mobile ticket to registration check in?
Yes, we accept tickets at registration in both printed versions on paper and digital versions on mobile phone.
I lost my badge, what do I do!?
Please head to the help desk at Disrupt. Please note that a €75 reprint fee is applied to all lost badges.
Can I share my badge with someone else?
No, all badges are to be used by one single person and cannot be shared among multiple people or teams. IDs will be checked at the door to match names to name badges.
There’s a mistake on my badge – can I fix it?
Yes, outside of name changes to another person, visit the help desk for misspelling and other errors.
I want to change the name on my badge to someone else – can I do that?
No, once a badge is printed and has been used you cannot change the name on the badge.
Do you offer single-day or partial-day badges?
No.
What is the refund/transfer policy for Disrupt passes?
All purchases are NON-REFUNDABLE but you may transfer your pass to another person by following these instructions.
How can I change information on a ticket?
To change information on a ticket, please follow these directions.
Other Questions
How can I get in touch with TechCrunch writers?
The best way to reach us is to email tips@techcrunch.com.
How can I get in touch with a speaker at Disrupt?
We do not share speakers’ contact information.
How do I get in touch with press at Disrupt?
Sponsors and exhibitors are sent a press list. We do not share press contact information with the general public.
I want to be in Startup Battlefield – how do I do that?
Applicaitons for Startup Battlefield open up 6-8 months before the conference. Please check the Startup Battlefield website for deadlines and more info.
I want to be a speaker at Disrupt – how do I do that?
Applications for speakers open up 6-8 months before the conference.
More Event Policies
Attendees are required to comply with the following policies at all TechCrunch events. Failure to comply with these policies may subject you to expulsion from the event without refund.
- Anti-Harassment Policy
- TechCrunch Event Policy
- Liability Waiver
- Photo/Video Policy
By registering for this event and entering the event area, you expressly give your consent to Oath and its affiliates, including TechCrunch Inc,, Oath Holdings Inc. and, Oath (Americas) Inc. the perpetual right and permission to copyright and use recordings (including live streaming) and photographic portraits or pictures of you, without compensation, wholly intact or in part, through any and all media now or hereafter known or invented, for illustration, art, promotion, advertising, trade, or any other purpose and you release Oath Inc. its affiliates, successors, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature in regard thereto.
I have further questions/complaints/suggestions – who do I contact?
Please email events@techcrunch.com
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