TechCrunch Disrupt、参加費割引26日期限。AI業界リーダー集結

TechCrunch is hosting its 20th anniversary Disrupt 2025 conference in San Francisco from October 27–29. The event will bring together more than 10,000 attendees, including founders, investors, and engineers, for three days of sessions and networking. The conference aims to provide actionable insights for growth and connect participants with key figures shaping the future of technology, with a final early-bird discount ending September 26.

A central focus for attendees will be the dedicated AI Stage, featuring insights from top executives. Confirmed speakers include Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo, and Thomas Wolf, co-founder of Hugging Face. Alison Wagonfeld, CMO of Google Cloud, will also be present, ensuring sessions provide strategic perspectives on the commercial and technical applications of artificial intelligence for business leaders and engineers.

Beyond AI, the conference agenda includes over 200 sessions across five stages. The speaker lineup features influential voices from venture capital and successful startups. This includes David George, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z); Aaron Levie, CEO of Box; and Jason Citron, founder of Discord. These sessions are designed to offer practical advice on scaling companies and navigating the tech landscape.

The event provides a direct look at emerging innovation through its Startup Battlefield 200 competition. This segment showcases 200 promising, pre-vetted startups, with top contenders pitching live to a panel of leading investors for a $100,000 prize. Additionally, an Expo Hall will feature live demos from over 100 emerging companies, offering opportunities for partnerships and competitive analysis.

Disrupt 2025 emphasizes strategic networking for its attendees. The conference utilizes an event app to facilitate over 2,000 curated one-on-one and small-group meetings. This system is designed to connect participants with relevant contacts who can support their business goals, from scaling operations to securing funding. A dedicated Deal Flow Cafe will also be available for founders and investors to hold focused conversations.