🚀 More Ways to Disrupt: New Side Events Added for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is expanding beyond the main conference with a growing lineup of Side Events across San Francisco during Disrupt Week.
These events give founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders more opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and build connections outside the main stages.
✨ Featured events include:
🇰🇷 Born2Global Founder Networking Night
📅 October 13 | 6:00–9:00 p.m. PT
Meet 18 emerging startups from South Korea and connect with founders, investors, operators, and corporate leaders.
🌍 SafetyWing Happy Hour
📅 October 13 | 5:00–9:00 p.m. PT
An informal gathering for founders, HR leaders, and members of the startup community.
🇮🇪 The Irish Shark Tank
📅 October 13 | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Enterprise Ireland returns with a networking event showcasing Irish startups.
🇰🇷 Korea–US Startup & Investor Networking Night
📅 October 14 | 5:30–8:30 p.m. PT
Hosted by KOTRA Silicon Valley, bringing Korean startups together with U.S. investors, founders, and potential partners.
And this is only part of the lineup — TechCrunch says more Side Events will continue to be added as Disrupt gets closer.
📍 TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
October 13–15, 2026
Moscone West, San Francisco
From startup showcases to investor meetups and founder gatherings, Disrupt Week is becoming much more than the main conference floor.
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