Final deadline today to apply for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Events

TechCrunch has set a final, non-negotiable deadline for organizations wishing to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Applications close tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, and organizers stress there will be no further extensions or chances to apply after this point.

What hosting a Side Event offers

According to TechCrunch, an approved Side Event allows organizations to put their teams directly in front of founders, investors, customers, and other decision-makers, potentially unlocking new deals, partnerships, or investments. Side Events also create space for deeper conversations than what's typically possible on a crowded conference floor, and let a brand take a central role in discussions around topics relevant to its audience.

Approved Side Events may be promoted through TechCrunch's dedicated Side Events page, the Disrupt agenda, the mobile app, newsletters, articles, and social media channels. Hosts can also offer their community a 25% discount on Disrupt tickets, tying their event into the broader conference experience rather than leaving it as a standalone gathering.

Not hosting? You can still attend

For those not planning to host a Side Event, TechCrunch notes that simply attending Disrupt with a ticket still offers opportunities to source new customers and partners, meet investors, scout talent, and see what's emerging in tech.

Regular ticket pricing remains in effect until September 25, after which prices will increase. TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is the annual technology and startup conference organized by the tech news outlet TechCrunch.