Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: A Platform for Startups to Shine
# Exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: A Platform for Startups to Shine
The tech industry is abuzz with the upcoming TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, slated to take place from October 13-15 at Moscone West. This premier event is poised to bring together over 10,000 founders, investors, and operators, making it the perfect platform for startups to gain visibility, traction, and forge meaningful connections. At the heart of the event is the Expo Hall, where deals are initiated, conversations are accelerated, and new companies are discovered.
Why Exhibiting at Disrupt Works
Disrupt is not just a passive audience; it's an active ecosystem where investors, operators, and decision-makers converge with intent. They are there to:
- Find products to invest in
- Evaluate tools they can use immediately
- Meet startups worth backing
- Identify companies to partner with or hire
This intent is what makes the Exhibitor Program work. By positioning yourself directly in the path of investors sourcing deal flow, founders building and buying, and operators solving real problems, you're not just gaining visibility; you're gaining proximity to opportunity.
What You Get as an Exhibitor
An exhibit table at Disrupt is the entry point, but the value comes from everything around it. For $12,500, your team gets:
- A fully branded 6’ table, signage, and seating included
- 5 all-access Exhibitor–Partner passes
- 5 Expo+ passes
- Additional tickets at 50% off
- Advanced lead capture through the Disrupt mobile app
- Access to the TechCrunch press list
- Branding across the website, app, signage, and sponsor listings
- Silver Tier sponsor designation
- Inclusion in select TechCrunch coverage
- Closing ceremony acknowledgment
Why Startups Keep Coming Back
Startups return to exhibit at Disrupt year after year because the results are tangible: qualified foot traffic, high-value conversations, and real opportunities. They come to launch products, generate qualified leads, get in front of media, and build relationships that turn into funding and partnerships. With over 20,000 curated meetings, 300+ startups showcasing, and thousands of decision-makers looking for solutions, the density of the event changes the timeline. Conversations that might take months to initiate can start and move within days.
Who Should Exhibit?
The Exhibitor Program at Disrupt is open to startups at any stage and across any industry. It's most valuable for teams that are ready to launch or relaunch a product, build a pipeline quickly, raise capital, or increase visibility. If timing matters, this is a direct way to compress it.
Limited Tables Available
There is a limited number of 6’ exhibit tables available, and no extensions. They are first come, first served, available until sold out or September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Once they're gone, there's no additional inventory. If you're serious about growth, don't wait. Disrupt is where startups get discovered, conversations turn into capital, and products find their market. The Expo Hall is where those conversations start. If you're not on the floor, you're not part of them.
Topics to Be Covered
The event will cover a wide range of topics