User’s Guide to Disrupt 2024

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is three measly days away and we can’t be any more pumped. Here’s an insider’s guide to everything you need to know to have a successful Disrupt experience.

Registration and early badge pickup

Sunday, 10/27: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Early badge pickup — skip the line on Monday by grabbing your badge early.

Monday, October 28: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 29: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 30: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Please bring your government-issued ID. The name on the badge and ticket must match for pickup. 

TechCrunch Disrupt event app

Download the Disrupt event app via Bizzabo here. Log in with the email address that you used to register your ticket. Use the app for up-to-date agendas, register for Roundtables, view exhibitor lists, and access Braindate to enhance your networking experience.

For more details on parking, directions, food, and more, head to the Disrupt Attendee Portal.

Tune in and discover

Partner Sessions, Breakouts and Roundtables

With SO MUCH happening at Disrupt, we can’t call out every single session, but here are a few highlights of must-see content brought to you by our partners. Make sure to check out the full agenda here.

Monday, October 28, 2024

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Roundtable 1 — How to Build & Run Your Board with Justworks

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Roundtable 3 — Tackle Every Challenge Head-on with Affiliate Marketing with Awin

10:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Builders Stage — How AI and XR Will Revolutionize All of Your Devices with Qualcomm

10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Roundtable 3 — Leverage Data Standards to Accelerate Your Startup with InterSystems

11:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Space Stage — Cislunar: The Next Frontier with The Aerospace Corporation

2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | Builders Stage — Beyond the Hype: Building AI that Means Business with Google Cloud

3:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Fintech Stage — Visa Everywhere Initiative: The Ultimate Fintech Pitch Competition with Visa

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Roundtable 1 — How to Build & Run Your Board with Justworks (encore session)

10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Roundtable 1 — Refining Pre- and Post-Training Data Strategy for LLM Success with Telus

10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Roundtable 2 — Tackle Every Challenge Head-on with Affiliate Marketing with Awin (encore session)

10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Roundtable 3 — Leverage Data Standards to Accelerate Your Startup with InterSystems (encore session)

11:00 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | SaaS Stage — Building Enterprise AI Apps with Multi-Agent RAG Systems (MARS) with SingleStore

11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Breakout 1 — The Art of the AI Pitch: Winning Over Investors in 2025 with Dropbox DocSend

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Roundtable 2 — Visionary Companies Embrace Innovation to Thrive in the Fast-Paced Economy with SAP

2:50 p.m. – 3:10 p.m. | Builders Stage — Cloud Doesn’t Have to Mean Compromise with Golub

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. | AI Stage — Speeding Ahead: Lessons for the GenAI Evolution with Thomson Reuters

10:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. | AI Stage — The AI Clouds Race: What’s Behind the Scenes with Nebius AI

10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Roundtable 1 — Refining Pre- and Post-Training Data Strategy for LLM Success with Telus (encore session)

10:50 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. | Roundtable 2 — Visionary Companies Embrace Innovation to Thrive in the Fast-Paced Economy with SAP (encore session)

2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m. | AI Stage — Architecting the Future: Building Hardware for an AI-Native World with HP

2:20 p.m. – 2:40 p.m. | AI Stage — The Future of AI’s Data Infrastructure: Unlocking the Power of GenAI with MongoDB and Capgemini with MongoDB

Pavilion Startups and Startup Battlefield 200

Who doesn’t love watching startups pitch? No one we know! Get your fill on the Pitch Showcase Stage in the heart of the Expo Hall. Check out startups from international Pavilions and companies from the Startup Battlefield 200 delivering fast pitches to, and receiving feedback from, TechCrunch editors. 

Pitch Showcase Stage 

Monday, October 28, 2024

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Korea Pavilion Pitch Session — KOTRA

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Startup Battlefield 200 Fast Pitches, Hardware, Robotics + IoT

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Japan Pavilion Pitch Session — JETRO

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Startup Battlefield 200 Fast Pitches, Health Tech + Biotech

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Korea Pavilion Pitch Session — KOTRA

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Ukrain Pavilion Pitch Session — USAID Ukraine

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Startup Battlefield 200 Fast Pitches, Security, Privacy + Social Networking

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Belgium Pavilion Pitch Session — hub.brussels

12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Pavilion Pitch Session — Silkroad Innovation Hub

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Startup Battlefield 200 Fast Pitches, Fintech + Edtech

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Korea Pavilion Pitch Session — KOTRA

4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Pavilion Pitch Session — Silkroad Innovation Hub

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Startup Battlefield 200 Fast Pitches, Sustainability, Mobility + Logistics

11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Startup Battlefield 200 Fast Pitches, SaaS, Enterprise + Productivity

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Startup Battlefield 200 Fast Pitches, SaaS, Enterprise + Productivity

Don’t forget to catch the Startup Battlefield finalists compete on the Disrupt Stage. Check the agenda for times.

Relax and Network

There is so much to take in and learn at Disrupt, so make sure to take a break to network or relax.

Take a coffee break

Perk up with a caffeine stop courtesy of MongoDB (10/30), Carta (10/28), and Metronome (10/29), located in the lobbies on level 2 or 3.

Women of Disrupt Breakfast

Tuesday, October 29 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. — For female pass holders, join TechCrunch and J.P. Morgan for breakfast at Disrupt for meaningful networking and dialogue, while connecting with fellow Disrupt goers, in the Deal Flow Cafe on the third floor.

Investor Breakfast

Wednesday, October 30 | 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. — Exclusive to Investor Pass holders, come chat with your peers, and get ready for a busy day at Disrupt. Located in the Deal Flow Cafe, space is limited. Hosted by SE Ventures.

Industry Meetups

At the end of each day, head to the House of Shields to meet folks interested in your industry. Make sure to bring your badge, as it’s your ticket to get in.

Monday, October 28 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Space and Fintech Meetup by Kama Capital

Tuesday, October 29 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — SaaS Meetup, sponsored by Statsig and SGN

Wednesday, October 30 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. — Artificial Intelligence Meetup, sponsored by Google Cloud and VioletX

Disrupt Side Events

Disrupt brings together a close-knit community of founders, investors, and dealmakers in tech across San Francisco throughout the week. Check out the full list of community events and RSVP for the ones that pique your interest.

Are you ready to experience Disrupt 2024?

It’s not too late to register for your pass and immerse yourself in all things tech. Take advantage of the current low rates before prices jump on October 28 when Disrupt doors open. Lock in your discounted pass here.