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D The stage is disruptedOnly at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025Where tech’s biggest bets are made, live and unfiltered. This is where the startup dream turns into a $100,000 prize Startup Battlefield 200And where industry power players reveal what’s next

TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Disrupt Stage

The biggest voices in the industry take the main-stage spotlight

This year, we’re bringing you Alphabet’s moonshot staple Astro TellerMicrosoft CTO Kevin Scott, Netflix CTO Elizabeth StoneAnd Vinod Khosla – On stage – do not mince words. Sequoia’s Rowelf Botha Will unpack the future of enterprise, Slate Auto Showcasing its first fully customizable electric truck, and Fiaof The founder of Title Making, co Phoebe GatesTaking us through the hottest new eCommerce startups on the scene.

They will be joined by the co-founders of Solana Anatoly YakovenkoDive into the decentralized computing future; Gill soldThe investors and operators behind tech’s biggest success stories, AI, capital and its take on the next wave of innovation; Roy LeeThe mind occupying the title behind Cluley; And Tristan ThompsonNBA champion–AI founder shares how he’s bringing together sports, analytics and automation

And yes, we’ll hear from you too St. Francis Mayor Daniel LurieMakes his case for why startups — from early-stage scrappers to IPO-ready giants — should bet on building in San Francisco.

Get the headlines before they hit the wire — live at Disrupt. Save up to $444 on your pass And 60% on your +1. Doors open in less than six days and prices go up 27 October. Don’t wait to save and stay ahead of the curve. Register here and now.

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Completely disrupted stage lineup

explore Complete disruption agenda with 200+ sessions Across the industry’s five stages, breakouts and roundtables to see what’s ahead at this stage and beyond.

Startup Battlefield 200

The iconic TechCrunch startup pitch competition returns as pitches for founders $100,000 Startup Battlefield Cup And the opportunity to launch their company in the spotlight. The stakes are high, the judges are fierce – and in the final round you’ll hear from the sharpest minds in the venture, including Eileen Lee, Kirsten Green, Kevin Hertz, And Kevin Rose.

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No filter: Vinod Khosla on the future of technology

Vinod Khosla has never been shy about making bold predictions. D Khosla Ventures The founder takes to the stage to share his no-BS tech where technology is headed next.

Self-driving reality check

Waymo Co-CEO Takedra Maukana Autonomous vehicles pull back the curtain to reveal the true state of technology and why trust — not hype — is the ultimate barrier.

See what Sequoia is coming up next

Sequoia CapitalRoelof Botha’s reveals the trends, companies, and signals shaping the next big wave of entrepreneurship

Moonshots, AI, and the Future of Alphabet

Astro Teller, captain of the Moonshots XShares how Alphabet is betting on AI and other fundamental ideas to shape the next decade of technology.

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Building the future with Microsoft

Kevin Scott, its CTO MicrosoftJoins us to talk about the AI ​​revolution he’s helping lead — from developer tools and frontier models to how AI is reshaping productivity, creativity and the future of work.

What’s Next for Netflix and Streaming?

Netflix CTO Elizabeth Stone describes how the streaming giant is evolving in the age of AI, new formats and the constant competition for your eyeballs.

Elad Gil: Betting on the next decade of breakout companies

The investors and operators behind Airbnb, Stripe and OpenAI join us to share where their bets are now – and what it takes to build a sustainable company in an AI-first world.

What’s Next from the Mirror: Brian Putnam is Disrupting

D Mirror is the founder and CEO of the board Joins us to talk about building, selling, reinventing and what he plans next. Find out more as the product goes online for the first time.

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Slate Auto’s Electric Truck: See It Here First

A A world-first debut — Slate Auto unveiled its new electric truck live on stage.

Survive, Scale, Reinvent: Lessons from a Cloud OG

Box CEO Aaron Levy — one of the cloud’s most quotable founders — shares how to adapt, grow and stay relevant in technology’s most unforgiving sector.

Storming the Gates: Scaling Consumer AI

Phia, one of the buzziest commerce startups of 2025, shares how the founders Sophia Kiani And Phoebe Gates is redefining Gen Z shopping and consumer AI scaling.

From Dig to Deal: Kevin Rose on Reinvention and Investing

Kevin Rose Went from dig to VC – and now he’s doing both. Hear what he’s focused on now and see what he has coming up

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The Solana Vision: Anatoly Yakovenko on Building the Next Internet

Solana Co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko breaks down how the Solana ecosystem is evolving beyond the crypto hype — and what decentralized computing means for the next generation of creators.

Cluley’s Roy Lee: AI’s New Cultural Moment

Roy Lee, its founder CluelyTalks about how AI is reshaping creativity, pop culture and our sense of what is “real”. Expect big ideas and provocative takes from one of the sharpest voices in the space.

Tristan Thompson: From Courtside to Code

NBA champion Tristan Thompson joins us to talk about his pivot from athlete to investor to AI founder. Trecai, A new sports analytics platform that combines fan engagement with AI.

Why San Francisco is still the startup capital

Mayor Daniel Lurie makes his case for why Founders should double down in San Francisco. From revitalizing downtown to encouraging AI innovation and startup growth, Lurie outlines how the city is working with the tech community to cement its place as a global center of innovation.

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Secure your front row seat to the future of technology in less than 6 days

Don’t miss your chance to experience The stage is disrupted the bus October 27-29 A Moscone West in San FranciscoWhere the boldest ideas, biggest bets and most influential founders come together. Register here to secure your pre-door savings Up to $444 off your ticket and 60% off a second ticket.

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