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The absolute last chance to apply to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT. No more extensions. No more chances. Don’t just bring people together. Create value. If you’re bringing your community to Disrupt, don’t just give them another place to gather. Give them a reason to show up — and give your organization a reason to host. A Side Event can help you: Turn connections into opportunities Put your team directly in front of founders, investors, customers, partners, and other decision-makers who can unlock your next deal, partnership, investment, hire, or collaboration. Build relationships that go deeper Create the kind of conversations that are harder to have on a crowded conference floor — and deepen relationships with the people most relevant to your business. Put your brand at the center Own the conversation around a topic your audience cares about and give your brand a meaningful role in the Disrupt ecosystem. Activate your community Bring your existing network together while creating opportunities for members to meet new people, exchange ideas, and make valuable connections of their own. Extend your reach beyond your guest list Approved Side Events may be promoted through TechCrunch’s Side Events page, Disrupt agenda, mobile app, newsletters, articles, and social channels. Make it easier for your network to attend Disrupt Give your community 25% off Disrupt tickets, making your Side Event part of a larger experience — not a stand-alone gathering. This is your last shot The opportunity is bigger than hosting a party or meetup. Use Disrupt week to create relationships, generate opportunities, strengthen your brand, and put your organization at the center of the conversations shaping what’s next. Applications close tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT. This is the final deadline. There will be no more extensions. To be considered for the official Side Events lineup, submit your application before midnight. Don’t just attend Disrupt. Make something happen around it. Not hosting? You can still be a part of Disrupt You don’t need to host a Side Event to make Disrupt work for your business. Get a ticket and use the week to source new customers and partners, meet investors, find talent, see what’s next in tech, and have the conversations that can move your business forward. Regular pricing ends September 25. Get your ticket before prices rise — and make sure you’re in the room for the people, ideas, and opportunities shaping what’s next.
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