The final opportunity to submit an application to organize an official Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is tonight, September 11, at 11:59 p.m. PT.

No further extensions. No additional chances.

Don’t merely assemble people. Generate value.

If you’re bringing your community to Disrupt, don’t just provide them with another meeting place. Offer them a compelling reason to attend — and give your organization a valid reason to host.

A Side Event can assist you in:

Transforming connections into opportunities

Position your team directly in front of founders, investors, customers, partners, and other key decision-makers who can facilitate your next deal, partnership, investment, hire, or collaboration.

Cultivating deeper relationships

Foster the kind of discussions that are tougher to engage in on a busy conference floor — and strengthen bonds with those most pertinent to your enterprise.

Center your brand

Lead the discussion around a subject your audience values and give your brand a significant role in the Disrupt ecosystem.

Unite your current network while fostering chances for members to connect with new individuals, share ideas, and forge valuable relationships of their own.

Broaden your reach beyond your invitees

Authorized Side Events might be advertised via TechCrunch’s Side Events page, Disrupt agenda, mobile app, newsletters, articles, and social platforms.

Facilitate attendance for your network at Disrupt

Offer your community 25% off Disrupt tickets, ensuring your Side Event is part of a greater experience — rather than an isolated gathering.

This is your final opportunity

The prospect is more significant than just hosting a party or gathering. Utilize Disrupt week to build relationships, create opportunities, enhance your brand, and place your organization at the forefront of discussions that will shape the future.

Applications close tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.

This is the definitive deadline. There will be no further extensions.

To be included in the official Side Events schedule, ensure you submit your application before midnight.

Don’t just participate in Disrupt. Make impactful things happen around it.

Not hosting? You can still engage with Disrupt

You don’t need to host a Side Event to leverage Disrupt for your business. Acquire a ticket and spend the week sourcing new customers and partners, meeting investors, discovering talent, exploring the future of tech, and having conversations that can propel your business ahead.

Regular ticket pricing ends September 25. Secure your ticket before prices increase — and make sure you’re in the room with the individuals, ideas, and prospects that will shape the future.

Get your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.