TechCrunch offers discounted Disrupt 2026 passes for laid-off workers

The event, scheduled for October 13–15, draws over 10,000 attendees, including founders, investors, and operators. Securing a pass provides entry to the Expo Hall, where participants can engage with more than 300 startups, attend breakout sessions, and join various side events throughout the broader “Disrupt Week” from October 10–16. Attendees also receive access to the official events app, which uses AI-powered matchmaking to facilitate 1:1 meetings and professional networking.

While the Expo+ pass covers the core exhibition experience, it excludes access to industry stages and roundtable sessions. Interested applicants must act before the 100-ticket allotment is exhausted or before the conference doors open on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT. By moving networking efforts offline, the organizers intend to provide a platform for spontaneous career opportunities that often remain hidden behind standard job boards.