TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Kicks Off With 10,000 Attendees and Top VCs
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 begins at Moscone West with massive crowds, the Startup Battlefield pitch competition, and major stage sessions featuring industry leaders. The multi-day event features hundreds of exhibiting startups and extensive networking opportunities across San Francisco.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 bursts into action at Moscone West as 10,000 founders, investors, and tech builders converge for a day of nonstop innovation. The Expo Hall features over 300 exhibiting startups showcasing cutting-edge technologies, while attendees spark new partnerships and deals in hallways and at Braindate networking sessions throughout the venue.
The main Disrupt Stage spotlights the Startup Battlefield 200, where the top 20 early-stage startups pitch to seasoned venture capitalists for a $100,000 equity-free prize. The judging panels feature prominent investors like Allison Baum Gates, Cathy Friedman, and Roelof Botha, while other main stage sessions feature Waymo's Tekedra Mawakana discussing self-driving reality and Astro Teller exploring Alphabet's future.
The event also dedicates a specific Space Stage to startups reimagining the future of aerospace and exploration. With five powerhouse stages running simultaneously, investor meetups, and side events lighting up San Francisco all week, the first day sets the stage for the next decade of tech development.