TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 takes place at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 13'15, but some of the best conversations aren't exclusive to the stage or held within workshops or the halls. They spread into happy hours, rooftop mixers, breakfast meetups, and pitch nights across the city throughout the week of October 10-16. Many of those events come through the official Disrupt Side Events. One of the best parts of the program is that it's a wide-open opportunity. If you have a good idea for a theme and a place to host, you're well on your way toward applying to host one. Here's how it works: You put together the concept ' from a founder mixer, an after-hours panel, a themed party, a morning run, whatever fits your goal ' and the TechCrunch team helps put it in front of the attendees already in town for Disrupt. There's no cost to apply, no licensing, just the best ideas rising to the top and adding to the community's experience in October. Start your application right here! Last...
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