For twenty years, TechCrunch has provided a unique perspective on the future of technology, sparking important conversations and highlighting emerging trends before they become mainstream, both online and in-person at our renowned events.

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re launching our most ambitious events calendar yet for 2025. From intimate roundtable discussions to our flagship Disrupt conference, we’re bringing together the brightest minds in tech, venture capital, and entrepreneurship to continue our legacy of industry-leading gatherings. This milestone year promises unprecedented opportunities for founders, investors, and innovators to connect, share insights, and shape the future of technology.

October 27-29, 2025
San Francisco, California

Our flagship event, TechCrunch Disrupt, returns for our 20th anniversary as the premier gathering place for the tech, venture, and startup communities. This year’s event will be unlike any other, featuring founders who have been with us since the beginning, along with top investors and Silicon Valley’s rising stars, all coming together for a three-day celebration of the people and products that are changing the world.

Our legendary Disrupt stage, which has launched countless tech giants and unicorns since 2005, is ready to propel the next generation of pioneers to success.

Disrupt is more than just an event; it’s the definitive platform to hear from and learn from the people shaping our technological future. From founders breaking into the industry to startup enthusiasts joining the ecosystem, and from investors seeking the next big thing to innovators looking to make their mark, Disrupt remains the most powerful launchpad for success in the industry.

With over 100 exhibitors and 10,000 attendees, these three days of unparalleled opportunity continue our tradition of spotlighting future icons like Mark Zuckerberg, Anne Wojcicki, and Whitney Wolfe Herd. Join the community that has been discovering and nurturing extraordinary success stories for two decades.

June 5, 2025
Berkeley, California

In an era where artificial intelligence is transforming every industry, TechCrunch Sessions: AI provides actionable insights for founders, investors, and technologists. This intensive one-day event brings together pioneers building and funding the next generation of AI companies, offering an unparalleled look at the smart money and successful AI startups navigating this transformative moment.

Beyond the headlines, we’re diving deep into the foundational technologies that make modern AI possible. Leading technologists and infrastructure providers will share their expertise in building robust AI systems, from selecting the right hardware stack to implementing efficient data architectures and deploying AI agents at scale. Through interactive demonstrations, candid fireside chats, and extensive networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical insights into the tools and technologies powering the AI revolution.

July 15, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts

Whether you’re just starting out as a founder or scaling towards an IPO, TechCrunch is partnering with Fidelity Investments to bring you TC All Stage, where ambitious companies at every growth phase come to level up. Building on our 20-year legacy of empowering founders, we’ve expanded our signature founder-focused event to serve the entire company life cycle.

At All Stage, early founders crafting their pitch decks sit alongside Series B leaders tackling hypergrowth, creating an environment for cross-pollination of ideas and experience. Want to understand the process of going public? We’ll have you covered on that front, too. Through dozens of specialized breakout sessions, founders and their teams will gain actionable insights on everything from raising seed funding to managing international expansion, recruiting world-class talent, and navigating the path to public markets.

This intensive day of learning, networking, and relationship-building brings together the most promising companies at every stage, fostering connections that will shape the next generation of tech innovation.

StrictlyVC Event Series

The StrictlyVC event series brings together Silicon Valley’s most influential players for candid, unscripted conversations that you won’t find anywhere else. These intimate gatherings deliver authentic insights from top investors, founders, and operators shaping the future of technology and venture capital.

During these signature evening events, you’ll get unfiltered access to the strategies, challenges, and opportunities driving the industry forward. No panels, no pitches – just real talk from the people making the future happen and spotting the next big trends before they break. It’s high-signal, high-value networking that can transform your business or career in a single evening.

April 3: StrictlyVC San Francisco, hosted by Forerunner Ventures

May 12: StrictlyVC London

June 18: StrictlyVC Menlo Park, hosted by Mayfield

October 28: StrictlyVC @ TechCrunch Disrupt

December 4: StrictlyVC Palo Alto, hosted by Playground Global