Oct 21, 2025

It's where startup dreams turn into $100,000 prizes in Startup Battlefield 200 , and where the industry's power players reveal what's next. The industry's biggest voices take the main-stage spotlight This year, we're bringing Alphabet's moonshot chief Astro Teller , Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone , and Vinod Khosla — never one to mince words — to the stage. Sequoia's Roelof Botha will unpack the future of venture, Slate Auto is showcasing its first fully customizable electric truck, and Phia 's headline-making founders, including Phoebe Gates , are taking us inside one of the hottest new commerce startups on the scene. They'll be joined by Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko , diving into the future of decentralized computing; Elad Gil , the investor and operator behind some of tech's biggest success stories, offering his take on AI, capital, and the next wave of innovation; Roy Lee , the headline-grabbing mind behind Cluely; and Tristan Thompson , the NBA champion–turned–AI founder, sharing how he's merging sports, analytics, and automation. And yes, we'll also hear from San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie , making his case for why startups — from early-stage scrappers to IPO-ready giants — should bet on building in San Francisco. Get the headlines before they hit the wire — live at Disrupt. Save up to $444 on your pass and 60% on your +1's . Prices rise when doors open in less than six days, on October 27 . Don't wait to save and stay ahead of the curve. Register here and now. Image Credits: Brian Ach / Getty Images The full Disrupt Stage lineup Explore the full Disrupt agenda with 200+ sessions across five industry stages, breakouts, and roundtables to see what's ahead for this stage and beyond. Startup Battlefield 200 The iconic TechCrunch startup pitch competition returns as founders pitch for the $100,000 Startup Battlefield Cup and the chance to launch their companies into the spotlight. The stakes are high, the judges are fierce — and in the final round you'll hear from some of venture's sharpest minds, including Aileen Lee Kirsten Green Kevin Hartz and Kevin Rose Techcrunch event 2-FOR-1 DISCOUNT: Bring a +1 and save 60% Google Cloud, Netflix, Microsoft, Box, Phia, a16z, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Hugging Face, Elad Gil, Vinod Khosla — some of the 250+ heavy hitters leading 200+ sessions designed to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. And don't miss 300+ showcasing startups in all sectors. Bring a +1 and save 60% on their pass, or get your pass by Oct 27 to save up to $444. 2-FOR-1 DISCOUNT: Bring a +1 and save 60% Google Cloud, Netflix, Microsoft, Box, Phia, a16z, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Hugging Face, Elad Gil, Vinod Khosla — some of the 250+ heavy hitters leading 200+ sessions designed to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. And don't miss 300+ showcasing startups in all sectors. Bring a +1 and save 60% on their pass, or get your pass by Oct 27 to save up to $444. San Francisco | October 27-29, 2025 REGISTER NOW Image Credits: Kimberly White / Getty Images No Filters: Vinod Khosla on the Future of Tech Vinod Khosla has never been shy about bold predictions. The Khosla Ventures founder takes the stage to share his no-BS take on where tech is headed next. The Self-Driving Reality Check Waymo co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana pulls back the curtain to reveal the true state of autonomous vehicle technology, and why trust — not hype — is the final roadblock. What Sequoia Sees Coming Next Sequoia Capital 's Roelof Botha reveals the trends, companies, and signals shaping venture's next big wave. Moonshots, AI, and the Future of Alphabet Astro Teller, captain of moonshots at X , shares how Alphabet is betting on AI and other radical ideas to shape the next decade of tech. Image Credits: TechCrunch Building the Future with Microsoft Kevin Scott, CTO of Microsoft , joins us to talk about the AI revolution he's helping lead — from developer tools and frontier models to how AI is reshaping productivity, creativity, and the future of work. What's Next for Netflix and for Streaming Itself Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone breaks down how the streaming giant is evolving in the age of AI, new formats, and endless competition for your eyeballs. Elad Gil: Betting on the Next Decade of Breakout Companies The investor and operator behind Airbnb, Stripe, and OpenAI joins us to share where he's placing bets now — and what it takes to build a lasting company in an AI-first world. From MIRROR to What's Next: Brynn Putnam Returns to Disrupt The MIRROR founder and CEO of Board joins us to talk about building, selling, reinventing, and what she's plotting next. Find out more just as the product comes online for the first time. Image Credits: Steve Jennings / Getty Images Slate Auto's Electric Truck: See It Here First A world-first debut — Slate Auto unveils its new electric truck live on stage. Survive, Scale, Reinvent: Lessons from a Cloud OG Box CEO Aaron Levie — one of cloud's most quotable founders — shares how to adapt, grow, and stay relevant in tech's most unforgiving sector. Storming the Gates: Scaling Consumer AI Phia, one of 2025's buzziest commerce startups, shares how founders Sophia Kianni and Phoebe Gates are redefining Gen Z shopping and scaling consumer AI. From Digg to Deals: Kevin Rose on Reinvention and Investing Kevin Rose went from Digg to VC — and now he's doing both. Hear what he's focusing on now, and what he sees coming. Image Credits: Steve Jennings for TechCrunch / Getty Images The Solana Vision: Anatoly Yakovenko on Building the Next Internet Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko breaks down how the Solana ecosystem is evolving beyond crypto hype — and what decentralized computing means for the next generation of builders. Roy Lee of Cluely: AI's New Cultural Moment Roy Lee, founder of Cluely , talks about how AI is reshaping creativity, pop culture, and our sense of what's “real.” Expect big ideas and provocative takes from one of the space's sharpest voices. Tristan Thompson: From Courtside to Code NBA champion Tristan Thompson joins us to talk about his pivot from athlete to investor to AI founder with TracyAI, a new sports analytics platform combining AI with fan engagement. Why San Francisco Is Still the Startup Capital Mayor Daniel Lurie makes his case for why founders should double down in San Francisco. From revitalizing downtown to fostering AI innovation and startup growth, Lurie outlines how the city is working with the tech community to cement its place as the global center of innovation. Image Credits: TechCrunch Secure your front-row seat to the future of tech in less than 6 days Don't miss your chance to experience the Disrupt Stage live on October 27–29 at San Francisco's Moscone West , where the boldest ideas, biggest bets, and most influential founders converge. Register here to secure your pre-door savings of up to $444 on your ticket, and 60% off a second ticket. Image Credits: Noam Galai / Getty Images TechCrunch Events