TechCrunch Disrupt is a 3-day conference focused on breaking technology news and developments with big-name thought leaders who are making waves in the industry. At the heart of Disrupt lies the Startup Battlefield 200 – two hundred hand-picked, early-stage startups exhibiting at this year’s event to showcase their latest developments and innovations, 20 of which will be selected as finalists to compete for a $100,000 grand prize on the Disrupt Stage. Throughout the event are activations, roundtables, and parties that drive networking and discovery within the tech ecosystem.

On-Demand Webinar – Know Before You Go

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Event App

The TechCrunch Disrupt app is your trusty guide to everything good at the show. Plan and build your daily agenda, find and connect with other attendees, schedule onsite meetings, view the event map and more.

Download the mobile app here*, and place three days of Disrupt into the palm of your hand.

You can use your login credentials found in the email “Time to log into TechCrunch Disrupt 2023”. The same credentials will give you access to both the web or mobile app.

Need some help getting started in the app? Check out this video tutorial.

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Event Breakdown By Activation & Area

STAGES

The Disrupt Stage
Is where you’ll catch Startup Battlefield, big names, and big personalities. (⛔ No Expo+ Pass Access)

The Builders Stage
Specifically designed with founders in mind. The Builders Stage is where you get the building blocks you need to fully realizing your entrepreneurial potential from saged founders and builders. (⛔ No Expo+ Pass Access)

7 Industry Stages
This year, Disrupt is going deeper into the startup ecosystem than ever before with track-specific industry content. (⛔ No Expo+ Pass Access)

AI @ Industry Stage 1 on 9/20
Explore the rapidly expanding capabilities and potential of artificial intelligence; dig into the science behind the deep tech, the products it powers and the ethical, social and legal challenges that come with it.

Fintech @ Industry Stage 1 on 9/19
Dive into the evolution of monetary exchanges and follow the technology that is powering new ways of capturing and distributing value and wealth

Hardware @ Industry Stage 1 on 9/21
Reveal the mechanics and code behind the machines that enable us to get things done smarter, faster, and more efficiently at work and at home and beyond.

SaaS @ Industry Stage 2 on 9/20
Uncover Software-as-a-Service tools that reveal insights, power productivity and allow creativity and efficiency to blossom within your organization

Security @ Industry Stage 2 on 9/21
Gain the keys to protecting sensitive information and thwarting hackers intent on unlocking details of your business and your life

Space @ Industry Stage 2 on 9/19
New companies are challenging the space industry incumbents at a historic moment when technology and markets are converging to bring about dramatic advances in space.

Sustainability @ Industry Stage 2 on 9/19
Discover emerging technologies that transform the way we engage with our environment, impact society and how we move from place to place

Pitch Showcase Stage (located in Expo Hall):
Startup demos and pitches

Breakouts & Roundtables

2 Breakout Rooms
– Hear from industry leading partners on a variety of topics and issues
– Seating is first-come, first-served

4 Roundtable Rooms:
– Deep-dive on topics that matter to you in a small-group setting
– Seating is first-come, first-served
– Note: Roundtable 3 and Roundtable 4 – ⛔ No Expo+ Pass Access

Expo Hall

Expo Hall
– Check out Startup Battlefield 200 companies and awesome partner booths. Be sure to check out the expo hall crawl on September 21 at 1:00pm for a chance to win some awesome TC swag.

Pitch Showcase Stage (located in Expo Hall):
– Startup demos and pitches

Recharge Zone
– Play some games, relax, or catch-up some work in the Recharge Zone located int he Expo Hall

Startup Battlefield 200

Startup Battlefield 200
– Startup Battlefield brings the world’s top early-stage startups together at Disrupt. A small handful of the 200 startups are selected to compete for the coveted Disrupt Cup, a $100,000 prize, and the attention of media and investors. Since appearing on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage, Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised over $9 billion and seen over 100 exits. Meet the startups.

Networking Opportunities

Deal Flow Cafe
– For founders and investor pass holders only. This area is a great spot to grab a coffee, relax, and make new connections with other founders and investors.

Event App/Networking Zone:
– Use The Event App matching and speed networking. Schedule meetings right in the Networking Zone.

TC+ Lounge
– Relax, catchup on some work, or meet other startup aficionados in the TC+ Lounge. The lounge is open only to annual/2-year TechCrunch Plus subscribers registered with a General Admission Pass or higher. (⛔ No Expo+ Pass Access)

After Hours Events
– Join an After Hours Event to keep the Disrupt party going. Sign up for an event here.

Women of Disrupt Breakfast

– TechCrunch and MAKERS invite you to connect with other women of Disrupt over a delicious breakfast and great conversation. Arrive early to grab breakfast and a seat as this is always one of our most popular receptions at Disrupt. Moscone West – Reception Room 2022 – 2nd Fl.
Wednesday, September 20, 8:00 – 10:00am PT. Breakfast is first come, first served. For women-identifying pass holders only.

TC Disrupt 2023 Investors Reception

– Join DeepBrain AI for wine, refreshments, exclusive swag and the opportunity to network with fellow investors and thought-leaders. Eric Jang, founder and CEO, will discuss how he’s driving the global expansion of conversational AI “humans” — powered by LLM and ChatGPT. Discover how digital humans are improving lives and fostering innovation in all industries including finance, education and commerce. Wednesday, September 20th 4:00pm – 6:00pm PDT, Moscone West, 2nd Floor – Reception Room 2022. For Investor-Pass Holders Only.

Transcripts

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Pass Types

Pass Types

Expo+ Pass
Disrupt’s most limited access pass.
General Admission Pass
Open to anyone from tech newbies to seasoned veterans.
Investor Pass
Open to all current investors and investor team members (analysts, associates, etc.).
Founder Pass
Open to all current founders from stealth mode to Series D founders and beyond.
Non-Profit Pass
Open to all current non-profit, military, and government employees.
Student Pass
Open to all students from elementary to postgraduate and even recent college graduates.

For pass benefits, access, pricing, and more please visit the Tickets page.

Cancellations, Transfers and Registration Policies

How to transfer a ticket
If you need to transfer a ticket, please email events@techcrunch.com with the name and email of the person you wish to transfer your ticket to. You have until September 17, 2023 to transfer a ticket.

Once the conference begins on September 19, you will need to visit the help desk at Moscone West. Once a badge is printed, we cannot transfer the badge/ticket to another person.

Update information on your ticket
To update the information on your ticket click the Manage Your Registration link on your confirmation email. 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.

Once a badge is printed, we cannot change the name on the badge beyond fixing spelling errors or changing for a nickname.

Cancellations & Refunds
Select passes are eligible for a 50% refund if the cancellation request is made via email to events@techcrunch.com by no later than July 21, 2023.

Lost Badge Policy

Lost name badges at the conference are subject to a $75 replacement fee. Make sure you keep track of your badge at all times as this policy is non-negotiable.

Locating Your Ticket:
If you’re having trouble locating your ticket, search for “Registration Confirmation to Disrupt 2023” in your inbox/spam/trash/promotions folder. If you’re still having trouble locating your ticket, please email events@techcrunch.com.

Ticket Upgrades

I Want To Upgrade My Expo+ Pass

Please email us at events@techcrunch.com and we will be more than happy upgrade your Pass at the current rate of whichever pass type you’re interested in. The Expo+ Pass is the most limited-access pass on site and does not get your entry into any of the Stages, nor full Event App features.

Badge Pick-Up & Registration Hours

Sept 19 – Moscone West Lobby | 7:30 am – 5:00 pm PDT

Sept 20 – Moscone West Lobby | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm PDT

Sept 21 – Moscone West Lobby | 8:00 am – 3:30 pm PDT

Please bring your ticket and a government-issued photo ID to pick up your badge. Name on badge/ticket must match the name on ID. You cannot pick up a badge for another attendee.

Need to change info/name on a ticket before checking in? Scroll down for further directions.

Badge & Ticket FAQs

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 there is 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 each day.

What group discounts can I get?

We only offer group rates on General Admission, Investor, Non-Profit, and Student Passes. Discounts are as follows:

Groups of 4-9: 15% off current ticket rate

Groups of 10-20: 25% off current ticket rate

Groups of 21-50: 35% off current ticket rate

Groups of 50+: 50% off current ticket rate

Group discounts with 10+ have to be pre-paid before tickets can be issued. Please email events@techcrunch.com for more details.

How does TechCrunch verify a founder, investor, non-profit, or student pass?

TechCrunch reviews registrations to verify that the person is who they say they are, and that they booked an appropriate pass type. You will be notified via email if we need further information to verify your eligibility for a specific badge type.

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 policy for Disrupt passes?
All purchases are NON-REFUNDABLE after July 21, 2023. Email events@techcrunch.com by no later than July 21, 2023 to get 50% refunded on the price of your ticket.

A partner/exhibitor wants to “scan my badge.” What does that mean?

By providing your badge to a partner/exhibitor at a TechCrunch event to be scanned, you are expressly consenting to provide your registration data to that partner. From that point on, your shared personal data will be used in accordance with each individual partner’s Privacy Policy.

I need an invoice. Can you send me one?

Once you’ve purchased your tickets, you’ll have an invoice in your confirmation email.

Can I pay by Wire/ACH?

If you need to pay by wire/ACH, please email events@techcrunch.com so we can help you with next steps.

Can I pay by check/cash?

No, we do not accept cash or check payments.

Food & Beverage

Food and beverage is available for purchase through Moscone’s on-site food kiosks. Additionally, Moscone West is surrounded by restaurants. You can see a list here of nearby restaurants to plan your meal schedule and enjoy the local cuisine of San Francisco.

Travel Visa Letter Requests

If you need a letter of invitation for your visa application to come to Disrupt, please email events@techcrunch.com as soon as possible to request your letter.

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Redwood Materials Battery Recycling Program | September 19 & 20

Redwood Materials will be onsite collecting end-of-life consumer batteries and rechargeable devices that you’ve been holding onto in your junk drawers! Bring them to the conference and we’ll show you how your old batteries can help build the next generation of EVs. Find our booth on the third floor at the Main Entrance of the Disrupt Stage. Accepting batteries starting at 8:00 am – 3:00 pm PT on September 19 and 20.

Founded by JB Straubel, Redwood Materials is developing a closed-loop supply chain for lithium-ion batteries, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for electric vehicles and clean energy products.

Here’s a helpful FAQ and advocacy toolkit.

Location & Getting Around

Located in the urban heart of San Francisco’s SoMa district, The Moscone West Center is easily accessible by transit for Disrupt attendees.

Moscone West
800 Howard St
San Francisco, CA 94103
at the corner of Fourth & Howard streets

Rideshare

We highly recommend attendees to take a rideshare service to Moscone West. Here’s some helpful information about getting around San Francisco.

Public Transit

BART offers fast, convenient regional service and MUNI Metro provides light rail service throughout the City. To reach Moscone North & South, take BART or MUNI to Montgomery station. To reach Moscone West, take BART or MUNI to Powell station.

Caltrain offers a frequent schedule into the nearby station at 4th & Townsend Streets. All of these stations are within a few minutes’ walk of The Moscone Center.

Ferries offer transport between San Francisco and cities located across the San Francisco Bay’s waters. The San Francisco Bay Ferry provides weekday, weekend, holiday, and seasonal services to nine terminal locations around the Bay including Alameda, Oakland, and Vallejo. From San Francisco’s Ferry Terminal riders can connect to surface and subway options taking them to The Moscone Center.

Parking around The Moscone Center

The Moscone Center does not have on-site parking. For information about parking around The Moscone Center, please click here.

Coat & Bag Check

Located in the first-floor lobby, coat check is available for all 3 days of the conference. We recommend you leave your luggage at your hotel whenever possible.

Mothers' Room

A dedicated mother’s room Mamava pod is located on level 2. To access the pod, attendees will need to download the Mamava app to receive a code to get access and to schedule time to use the pod.

Masking Recommended at Disrupt

We recommend that attendees wear masks at Disrupt but do not require it. You will find signs recommending masking, along with masks and hand sanitizer, located throughout the venue if you wish to use them.

COVID

Proof of vaccination is not required and COVID tests are not required. If you feel sick, please stay home.

Code of Conduct & T&Cs

TechCrunch’s full code of conduct can be found here. Violating the code of conduct will result in immediate expulsion from the event without refund.

Report incidents to TechCrunch staff texting TCSF to (205) 498-4357, by flagging down a volunteer at the event (green shirt) or emailing codeofconduct@techcrunch.com.

If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911.

For TechCrunch’s full event terms and conditions, please click here.

FAQs

What Language is Disrupt In?
Disrupt is conducted in American English.

Do you provide language translation services?
No, Disrupt doesn’t provide language translation services.

Who attends Disrupt?
Attendance is expected to top 10,000 people. Disrupt brings together thousands of founders, investors, developers, technologists, and business people who are interested in the startup and technology world.

Is there an online portion for Disrupt this year?
Disrupt 2023 is 100% in-person only. There is no online portion of the show.

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?
Want to access real time notes, captioning and summaries of this week’s panels? Access Otter for free throughout this week! Then sign up for a free 10-day trial of Otter Business to highlight key takeaways, ask speakers questions, access Automated Outline summaries and share your notes with colleagues.

Will videos of the content be made available?
Select video content will be made available on techcrunch.com and the mobile app for a limited time.

Is Disrupt ADA accessible?
Yes, the Moscone West Convention Center is fully ADA accessible. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact events@techcrunch.com

What are the TechCrunch Disrupt Social Tags?
#TCDisrupt2023 @techcrunch

Is there wifi at the conference?
Yes, there is wifi at the conference, free of charge. Wifi information will be located on the back of your badge.

Is the conference being live-streamed?
Select stage content will be live-streamed. No other content will be live-streamed.

Is there a coat/bag check?
Yes, there is a free coat/bag check all three days of the conference.

Will you be serving food/beverages at Disrupt?
There are several commissaries located in the Moscone Center with food and drinks for purchase. There are also many restaurants within 2 blocks of Moscone.

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. Please note that some events/parties are only accessible to attendees who are 21 and over.

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 partner/exhibitor wants to “scan my badge”. What does that mean?
By providing your badge to a partner/exhibitor at a TechCrunch event to be scanned, you are expressly consenting to providing your registration data to that partner. From that point on, the attendee’s personal data shared will use such data in accordance with each individual partner’s Privacy Policy.

I need to report a code of conduct violation at Disrupt. Who do I contact?
TechCrunch’s full code of conduct can be found here.

Report incidents to TechCrunch staff by texting TCSF to (205) 498 4357, flagging down a volunteer at the show (green shirts) or email codeofconduct@techcrunch.com. If you are experiencing an emergency, dial 911.

Do you have any meeting rooms I can book?
No, we do not offer private or semi-private meetings rooms to general attendees.

Where can I find the attendee list?
Check the list of attendees in the Events App.

Will there be press at Disrupt?
Bloomberg. CNBC. Financial Times. Mashable. 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 partners and Startup exhibitors attending the event.

What are Startup Pavillions?
Pavilions in the Expo Hall are groups of early stage startups clustered together either based on vertical, partner company, or region.

What is Startup Battlefield 200?
Startup Battlefield brings the world’s top early-stage startups together at Disrupt. A small handful of the 200 startups are selected to compete for the coveted Disrupt Cup, a $100,000 prize, and the attention of media and investors. Since appearing on the TechCrunch Disrupt stage, Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised over $9 billion and seen over 100 exits.

Is there early badge pickup for attendees?
No, there is not early badge pickup for attendees.

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 there is a $75 reprint fee is applied to all lost 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.

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?
Partners 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?
Applications 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. Please check techcrunch.com for announcements on our Disrupt 2023 speaker application.

I have further questions/complaints/suggestions – who do I contact?
Please email events@techcrunch.com