TechCrunch Sets Sept. 11 Final Deadline for Disrupt 2026 Side Event Applications
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Updated · TechCrunch · Sep 11
TechCrunch Sets Sept. 11 Final Deadline for Disrupt 2026 Side Event Applications
1 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Sep 11
Summary
11:59 p.m. PT on Sept. 11 is the final cutoff for organizations seeking to host an official Side Event during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, with no further extensions.
Approved events can use Disrupt week to reach founders, investors, customers, partners and hires, while gaining promotion through TechCrunch’s Side Events page, agenda, app, newsletters, articles and social channels.
Hosts can also offer their communities 25% off Disrupt tickets, tying side gatherings to the broader conference experience rather than standalone meetups.
Sept. 25 is the next key date for attendees, when regular Disrupt ticket pricing ends before prices rise.
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