Humanity and ecotech will be starring at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco. It’ll bring tech geeks and business moguls from near and far! Save the date! We’re looking forward to our next event, taking place October 27-29, 2025 at the world-famous Moscone West. Look forward to a full agenda filled with engaging sessions, innovative technology showcases, and plenty of networking opportunities.
The tech world always looks forward to this annual gathering of nerd oracles. Specifically, attendees will immerse themselves in some of the most important issues influencing the technology landscape, like artificial intelligence (AI) and its effects on startups. Notable sessions such as “Storming the Gates: Scaling Consumer AI,” featuring Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, will explore the evolving landscape of AI technologies.
Key Sessions and Themes
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will welcome an inspiring collection of sessions that cut to the heart of important themes brewing under the surface of the tech ecosystem. One highlight includes “Moonshots, AI, and the Future of Alphabet,” where Astro Teller will share insights on ambitious projects that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with AI.
Additionally, the session titled “AI at the Brink: Strategic Playbook for National Security” will engage attendees in discussions about the intersection of AI and national security. Our goal in this session is to give participants an insider’s perspective of how these new and emerging technologies can improve global safety and crisis response strategies.
Another significant discussion will revolve around “The Builders’ Playbook: Surviving — and Thriving — in a Downturn.” This session will equip startups with essential strategies for navigating challenging economic landscapes, emphasizing resilience and adaptability in uncertain times.
“Moonshots, AI, and the Future of Alphabet” – Astro Teller
Startup Competition and Networking Opportunities
One of the biggest attractions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is the heart-pounding startup competition. Our most innovative entrepreneur will win a game-changing $100,000 prize! This competition serves as a platform for emerging startups to showcase their concepts and gain visibility among potential investors and industry leaders.
In addition to the main sessions, the event will include dozens of side events specifically geared towards helping attendees build valuable connections. Participants will engage with other innovators, investors and mentors through these immersive opportunities. Such a collaboration has a potential to create transformative breakthroughs in technology.
Live demos of the latest technologies will keep attendees on the edge of their seat. Startups can participate in high-stakes pitches that highlight their newest works. They’ll pitch right in front of an audience hungry to hear what’s next, what’s big or what’s smart.
Exploring Deep Topics in AI
The conversations at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will not avoid difficult and urgent issues tied to AI, either. Our session “Who’s Defining AI’s Future in 2025?” running all day on the AI Stage aims to explore those individuals and organizations who are affecting the course of artificial intelligence development in future years. This collaborative session will convene leaders and visionaries in the field to discuss the emerging path forward on the development and deployment of AI technologies.
Furthermore, attendees can engage in the session “Made in Space: Building the Next Great Supply Chain Beyond Earth,” which will focus on the burgeoning industry of space commerce and its implications for supply chains on Earth. This session is indicative of a larger trend towards how space exploration can align more closely with exciting new developments in technology and innovation here on Earth.