The founder’s guide to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026: Everything you need to know

创始人指南：TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 大会全攻略

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is built around one question: How do you build an enduring company in the AI era? Our programming and speaker lineup reflect that, based on the feedback we’ve gotten from the community and the reality on the ground. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 的核心议题只有一个：在人工智能时代，如何打造一家基业长青的公司？我们的议程设置和演讲嘉宾阵容正是基于社区反馈以及行业现状而精心策划的。

Last year at Disrupt, we spoke with founders about their experiences and discovered the results of their attendance firsthand. One founder saw a 3x oversubscription rate after their confirmation for Startup Battlefield and more than 100 investor inbounds helping fuel conversations about a future fundraising round. Another founder had nearly 30 back-to-back conversations with investors who flocked to them after a pitch onstage and followed them to their booth. That’s not the exception at Disrupt — that’s the point. 在去年的 Disrupt 大会上，我们与多位创始人交流了他们的参会体验，并亲眼见证了他们的收获。一位创始人确认入选“创业战场”（Startup Battlefield）后，其融资认购率翻了三倍，并收到了超过 100 位投资人的主动联络，为后续的融资对话打下了基础。另一位创始人则在台上路演后，被蜂拥而至的投资人围住，随后更有近 30 位投资人追随其至展位进行深度交流。这在 Disrupt 大会上并非个例，而是我们举办活动的初衷。

And those opportunities aren’t just available for Battlefield finalists. Every conversation in the Expo Hall or in a Side Event can create an opportunity for your startup. For years, whether it’s been held in New York, San Francisco, or elsewhere, Disrupt has brought together thousands of founders, investors, startup team members, and tech leaders. 这些机会不仅属于“创业战场”的决赛选手。在展厅或周边活动中的每一次交谈，都可能为你的初创公司创造机遇。多年来，无论是在纽约、旧金山还是其他城市，Disrupt 始终汇聚着成千上万的创始人、投资人、创业团队成员和科技领袖。

We’re keeping that mission alive at SF’s Moscone West, this October 13-15 with a packed lineup of speakers, more than 200 expert sessions, a wealth of organized and serendipitous networking opportunities, and most of all, the chance to be in the same room as the person who could change your nascent idea for a company or your current startup’s trajectory. 今年 10 月 13 日至 15 日，我们将这一使命延续至旧金山的 Moscone West 会展中心。届时将有强大的演讲嘉宾阵容、超过 200 场专家会议，以及丰富多样的社交机会。最重要的是，你将有机会与那些能够改变你创业构想或公司发展轨迹的关键人物共处一室。

This guide is for the founders out there who are just learning about Disrupt, who need a refresher, or are skeptical of whether it’s worth it. TechCrunch has been around for more than 20 years; we can take it. And before you dive in, we have two discounts that run up until Disrupt begins you should be know about. Founders can bring a team member along for 50% off their ticket by following this link, or you can help laid off members of your network find their next opportunity at Disrupt with our steep discount of Expo+ passes. 这份指南专为那些刚了解 Disrupt、需要重温信息，或对参会价值持怀疑态度的创始人准备。TechCrunch 已经走过了 20 多个年头，我们经得起考验。在深入了解之前，有两项优惠活动在大会开始前持续有效：创始人可以通过此链接以五折优惠带上一名团队成员参会；或者，你也可以利用我们为 Expo+ 通行证提供的超值折扣，帮助你人脉圈中被裁员的伙伴在 Disrupt 上寻找新的机会。

The reality of what makes Disrupt, Disrupt

揭秘 Disrupt 的核心价值

If you’re asking Claude or ChatGPT if TechCrunch Disrupt is worth it, you’re not alone. The reality is that Disrupt is a unique event, and it’s happening at a unique time for the startup community. This year’s Disrupt isn’t about predicting the future of AI; it’s about building companies in it. Across six editorially curated stages, founders will hear practical lessons from the CEOs, investors, engineers, and operators shaping the next decade of technology. Whether you’re raising your first round, scaling your team, or deciding how AI changes your product, every session is designed to answer one question: “What can I take back to my company on Monday morning?” 如果你正在问 Claude 或 ChatGPT“TechCrunch Disrupt 是否值得参加”，你并不孤单。事实上，Disrupt 是一场独特的盛会，且正值创业社区的关键时刻。今年的 Disrupt 不在于预测 AI 的未来，而在于如何在 AI 时代构建公司。在六个精心策划的舞台上，创始人将从塑造未来十年科技格局的 CEO、投资人、工程师和运营专家那里汲取实战经验。无论你是处于首轮融资、团队扩张阶段，还是在思考 AI 如何改变你的产品，每一场会议都旨在回答一个问题：“周一上班时，我能把什么带回公司应用？”

The founders Disrupt empowers

Disrupt 赋能的创始人类型

Disrupt works a bit differently, depending on where you are in your founding journey, with different tracks you can follow to make the most of the three days: 根据你所处的创业阶段，Disrupt 的参与方式略有不同，你可以通过以下路径充分利用这三天的时间：

Pre-seed and idea stages 种子轮前及构思阶段 You’re here to pressure-test your thesis, meet your first angel or pre-seed investors, and figure out who else is building in your space. Prioritize the Builders Stage, the Startup Battlefield semifinalist pitches, and the Expo Hall, along with roundtables tied to your industry and conversations you’ll want to learn more from. 你来到这里是为了压力测试你的创业构想，结识你的第一批天使投资人或种子轮投资人，并了解谁在你的领域内进行开发。请优先关注“建设者舞台”（Builders Stage）、“创业战场”半决赛路演以及展厅，同时参加与你行业相关的圆桌会议，并参与你感兴趣的深度对话。

Early revenue or actively raising 早期营收或积极融资阶段 You’re here for capital and validation above all else, and your time is valuable. Prioritize our investor-matchmaking tools and the connections that come with your Founder Pass, including the networking tools in our app. You also get access to the Deal Flow Café, where we foster one-on-one conversations between founders and investors. And when your schedule isn’t packed with dealmaking, learn from VC perspectives and fundraising-focused sessions at the Builders Stage. 你来到这里主要是为了寻求资本和市场验证，你的时间非常宝贵。请优先使用我们的投资人匹配工具，并利用“创始人通行证”（Founder Pass）带来的连接资源，包括我们 App 中的社交工具。你还可以进入“交易流咖啡馆”（Deal Flow Café），我们在那里促进创始人与投资人之间的一对一交流。当你的日程表没有排满交易洽谈时，可以在“建设者舞台”学习 VC 的观点和融资相关的专题会议。

Scaling, hiring, in search of partnerships 扩张、招聘及寻求合作伙伴阶段 You’re here in search of talent, strategic partners, and market visibility. Those same networking tools and opportunities can help you meet potential hires and partners and deepen those connections or make new ones. Disrupt’s Side Events aren’t to be missed — there’s one for every industry, interest, or post-event vibe you could be looking to find. 你来到这里是为了寻找人才、战略合作伙伴和市场曝光度。同样的社交工具和机会可以帮助你结识潜在的雇员和合作伙伴，加深现有联系或建立新的人脉。Disrupt 的周边活动不容错过——无论你关注哪个行业、兴趣点或想要什么样的社交氛围，总有一款适合你。

Startup Battlefield: The most iconic pitch competition

创业战场：最具标志性的路演竞赛

The Startup Battlefield winner’s reveal packs the Disrupt stage and is each year’s capstone event. But it’s the lead-up to that $100,000 check and the deluge of attention the winner receives that’s the most valuable for founders attending Disrupt. The 200 startups chosen on August 20 to compete go through a rigorous prep process and get the opportunity to pitch onstage in front of top-tier VCs and the Disrupt crowds. You’ll also get to watch those pitches, take notes, learn from the peaks and valleys, and potentially meet the teams behind the ideas and innovations. “创业战场”的获胜者揭晓仪式总是让 Disrupt 的舞台座无虚席，也是每年大会的压轴戏。但对于参会的创始人来说，通往那 10 万美元奖金的过程以及获胜者所获得的巨大关注度，才是最有价值的部分。8 月 20 日选出的 200 家参赛初创公司将经历严格的准备过程，并有机会在顶级 VC 和 Disrupt 观众面前登台路演。你也可以观看这些路演，做笔记，从他们的成功与挫折中学习，并有机会结识这些创意和创新背后的团队。

The founder-focused programming

聚焦创始人的议程设置

Disrupt 2026 spans several stages, each built around a different founder need: Disrupt 2026 设有多个舞台，每个舞台都围绕创始人的不同需求而设：

• Disrupt Stage: The biggest conversations in technology, featuring the founders, CEOs, and industry leaders defining what’s next. These are the conversations you’ll be talking about long after Disrupt ends. Disrupt 舞台： 科技界最重磅的对话，汇聚了定义未来的创始人、CEO 和行业领袖。这些对话将让你在 Disrupt 结束后依然回味无穷。
• Builders Stage: The tactical playbook for building a startup. From fundraising and hiring to GTM, product, and scaling, every session is designed to give founders practical advice they can put to work immediately. 建设者舞台： 创业实战手册。从融资、招聘到市场进入策略（GTM）、产品和扩张，每一场会议都旨在为创始人提供可以立即付诸实践的实用建议。
• AI Stage: AI isn’t the future — it’s the present. Learn how the fastest-growing startups are building, deploying, and monetizing AI, with practical lessons on agents, models, infrastructure. AI 舞台： AI 不是未来，而是现在。了解增长最快的初创公司如何构建、部署和实现 AI 变现，获取关于智能体（Agents）、模型和基础设施的实战经验。