TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event Applications Close Tonight at 11:59 PM PT

TechCrunch has announced that the final deadline for applications to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT. The event, scheduled for October 13-15 in San Francisco, is a major gathering for the startup community, featuring industry leaders such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Replit. Side Events provide organizations with the opportunity to create meaningful connections with founders, investors, customers, and decision-makers. The application process emphasizes the importance of offering value beyond just a gathering, encouraging organizers to create events that foster deeper relationships and generate opportunities. Approved Side Events will be promoted through TechCrunch’s platforms, including their website, mobile app, newsletters, and social channels. Additionally, organizers can offer their communities a 25% discount on Disrupt tickets, making the Side Event part of a larger experience. The announcement stresses that this is the final deadline with no extensions, urging potential organizers to submit their applications before the cutoff. For those not hosting, TechCrunch encourages purchasing tickets to engage with the startup ecosystem, source new customers and partners, and participate in discussions shaping the future of technology. Regular ticket pricing ends September 25, after which prices will increase. The Disrupt 2026 event aims to address how to build sustainably in the AI era, with a focus on fostering innovation and collaboration within the tech industry.