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We\u2019re getting close to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026<\/a>! From October 13-15, more than 10,000 innovators, founders, investors, and industry leaders will attend our event in San Francisco\u2019s Moscone West, but the community gathering in the Bay Area stretches beyond those three days.<\/p>\n With our Disrupt Side Events program, you can bring people together anytime from October 10-16<\/a> for a custom event that gets promoted to Disrupt\u2019s attendees. But time is running out \u2014 our deadline to apply for Side Events is this Friday, September 4<\/strong><\/a>, at midnight PT, so the time to apply is now!<\/p>\n Hosting a Side Event puts you in control of how your community meets up, placing your brand front and center with the people who matter most. Whether you\u2019re a VC looking to spark conversations, a company ready to showcase breakthrough innovation, or a community builder with something to say, this is your moment to:<\/p>\n Approved Side Events are all promoted to Disrupt attendees and the rest of our audiences through the official Side Events calendar and marketing channels.<\/p>\n Anything that aligns with your vision is likely to be approved. Everything from industry roundtables and VC office hours to deep-dive workshops to intimate dinners and casual networking happy hours have succeeded at past Disrupt events.<\/p>\n The format is yours to design \u2014 we just ask that you bring the energy and make sure it\u2019s open to both Disrupt attendees and the broader public. We recommend hosting events that take place in the evenings during Disrupt from October 13-15, as there\u2019s less competition and more post-conference excitement to fuel meaningful conversations with undivided audiences.<\/p>\n You can look at the application form here<\/a>, but it\u2019s helpful to have a few things locked in before starting the application process:<\/p>\n If you have additional questions, we\u2019re here to help! Just email our Side Events team<\/a> and we\u2019ll follow up to help.<\/p>\n We prioritize events that provide meaningful value to founders, investors, and the startup community, but aside from that, you know your community and ideal audience the best! There\u2019s zero cost to apply and participate, so let\u2019s hear your ideas.<\/p>\n Apply now<\/a> and tell us your vision, goals, and what you need logistically in your application, and we\u2019ll handle the rest to give your team the support and exposure you need to make the most of the community and opportunity Disrupt brings to San Francisco and the Bay Area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n When you purchase through links in our articles, we may earn a small commission<\/a>. This doesn\u2019t affect our editorial independence.<\/em><\/p>\nWhat are the benefits of a Side Event?<\/h2>\n
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