TechCrunch announced that the deadline for startups to book exhibit tables for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is less than 24 hours away. The event is scheduled for October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, with the final booking window closing at 11:59 p.m. PT on October 2 or when remaining tables sell out.
What Happened
Startups have until tonight to secure a presence in the Expo Hall, which TechCrunch expects to draw more than 10,000 founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders. The exhibit package includes space in the hall for all three days, 10 team passes (five all-access Exhibitor–Partner passes and five Expo+ passes), lead-generation tools via the event app, access to the TechCrunch Disrupt press list, website and app branding, partner Wi-Fi, and Silver Tier branding recognition. The source states that the Expo Hall serves as a location for companies to demo products, start conversations with investors and potential partners, and generate leads.
Why It Matters
The exhibit space provides startups with access to additional networking opportunities, including the Deal Flow Café, which is described as a quieter area for investor-to-founder networking. The conference features 250+ tech leaders speaking across 200+ sessions on six industry stages, along with roundtables and breakouts. Attendees can also explore 300+ startups and view the Startup Battlefield 200 pitch competition. TechCrunch notes that AI-powered matchmaking and interactive sessions are available to help attendees make connections.
The Bottom Line
Exhibit bookings close today, October 2, at 11:59 p.m. PT. Startups that miss the exhibit deadline can still purchase conference tickets for the October 13-15 event, which includes sessions, roundtables, and the pitch competition. TechCrunch offers 50% off tickets for co-founders, partners, or peers, with additional discounts for groups of four or more.