TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Side Event Studio

1. Event Blueprint

Core Spec

Official Event Name

Host Organization Category

Format Archetype

Target Crowd Focus

Access & Ticketing

Expected Guest Capacity

150 Guests

Short Pitch (for TechCrunch Official Directory)

Moscone Perimeter

Select a San Francisco district to calculate transit proximity to the Moscone Disrupt expo hall and localized venue rental benchmarks:

Est. Square Footage Required: 3,000 sq ft

Recommended Venue Archetype: Private Rooftop Loft or Tech HQ Penthouse

Prime Window

Pick your target Disrupt week slot to auto-detect attendance cannibalization against mainstage Battlefield pitches and flagship keynotes:

Day 1: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Opening Breakfast Window (Pre-Disrupt Keynote)

CLEAR

Day 1: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Startup Battlefield Round 1 (Peak Hall Traffic)

HIGH CONFLICT

Day 2: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM Expo Floor Closes • Peak Tech Week Social Prime

OPTIMAL

Day 3: 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM Late-Night Founder & VC Afterparty

CLEAR

Real-Time Projections

Estimated Budget

$14,250

$95 / attendee

Sponsor Offsets

Net Host Cost

+$750

Fully covered by sponsors

Food & Beverage Package

Confirmed Co-Sponsors

One-Click Submission Ready

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