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The time has come for tech innovators, startup enthusiasts, marketing experts, and emerging venture capitalists to take center stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, which will take place from October 27-29 in San Francisco. This is an opportunity to share your expertise with over 10,000 attendees and make a significant impact by hosting a roundtable or breakout session.

Apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

We are currently curating a diverse group of industry experts to lead interactive breakout sessions and roundtable discussions, focusing on key topics that are most relevant to startup founders and entrepreneurs.

If you believe you have what it takes, apply now to speak at Disrupt 2025 before the May 16 deadline.

Choose your topic and format

When submitting your application, you will choose one or both of the following formats and provide a title and description for your topic:

  • Breakout Session: A 30-minute presentation with up to four presenters (including a moderator) followed by a 20-minute Q&A, engaging up to 100 attendees. You can use visual aids and limited AV capabilities. Each presenter will host one breakout session at Disrupt.
  • Roundtable Discussion: Two speakers lead a 30-minute interactive discussion for up to 40 attendees. No presentation or AV is required — the emphasis is on organic conversation. You may have the opportunity to host this roundtable twice during Disrupt.

TechCrunch will review all applications, and finalists will move to the Audience Choice voting round. Topics, descriptions, and speakers will be published online for TechCrunch readers to vote. Winning sessions will be featured live at Disrupt 2025!