You have only 48 hours remaining to submit your application to host a Side Event as part of the official TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 program.
For those who have considered organizing a meetup, happy hour, cocktail reception, workshop, panel discussion, or any other type of get-together during Disrupt week, this is your final opportunity to act.
The deadline for submitting applications to host an official Disrupt Side Event is September 4 at midnight PT.
Submit your Side Event application before September 4 concludes >
Integrate Your Event into “Disrupt Week”
Between October 10 and 16, San Francisco will be bustling with founders, investors, developers, and technology leaders gathering to network, gain insights, and witness the future of innovation firsthand. Hosting a Side Event provides a unique chance to involve your community in this vibrant atmosphere — fostering discussions that resonate long after the main conference concludes.
Advantages of Hosting a Disrupt Side Event
Boost your brand visibility: Official Side Events gain exposure across the Disrupt Side Events page, agenda, mobile application, newsletters, articles, and social media platforms.
Engage your community within the event buzz: Link your network with thousands of Disrupt participants, prospective investors, collaborators, and other forward-thinkers.
Leave your unique imprint on Disrupt week: Organize an event that truly embodies your brand, community, and aspirations.
Provide an added incentive for your network to attend: Event hosts are granted a 25% discount on Disrupt tickets, which they can distribute to their community.
Furthermore, you aren’t restricted to consolidating your networking with tech leaders into the main conference’s three brief days. Side Events are permitted to occur across the entire Bay Area from October 10–16, offering increased flexibility to schedule your gathering.
Submit Your Application Today and Be Central to Disrupt.
Only 48 hours remain to have your event considered for inclusion in the official Disrupt Side Events schedule.
The application window will close tomorrow, September 4, at midnight PT.
Avoid regretting not hosting an event once Disrupt week arrives. Gather your community. Seize an impactful moment at Disrupt. Ensure your event contributes to the ongoing dialogue.