The final Disrupt Stage lineup: Three days of conversations you won’t hear anywhere outside of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Industry leaders will reveal their outlooks on key technology trends and challenges in AI, hardware, and future consumer tech.

TechCrunch has announced the full lineup for its Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, which will take place from October 13 to 15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. The event will feature three days of conversations with prominent founders, CEOs, and investors discussing the future of technology across various sectors including AI, robotics, transportation, biotech, and venture capital. Notable speakers include Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman, Science Corporation founder Max Hodak, Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley, and all five partners from Benchmark. Additionally, Amazon's Panos Panay, Bluesky CEO Toni Schneider, Replit CEO Amjad Masad, and entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg will participate. The conference will also host the Startup Battlefield competition, where emerging companies will pitch to investors, with past winners and alumni also sharing their post-competition experiences.

The Disrupt Stage lineup highlights a deep dive into the scalability of AI, the integration of technology with the human body, and the evolving landscape of public safety through AI surveillance. Discussions on the future of computing will address what comes after the smartphone and the potential for AI to redefine software development, making it accessible to a broader audience. The convergence of AI and hardware design, with AI systems capable of designing their own silicon, suggests a significant shift in technological development paradigms.

The event also underscores the increasing influence of celebrity entrepreneurship in venture capital, with Mark Wahlberg set to discuss his transition into serious investing. The Startup Battlefield component will showcase innovations in diverse fields like physical AI, energy, health tech, and enterprise security, culminating in a competition for a $100,000 prize. The participation of past Battlefield winners and alumni provides insights into the realities of scaling startups beyond the initial pitch.