TechCrunch’s 20th Anniversary: Celebrating Two Decades of Shaping the Future of Technology
For two decades, TechCrunch has provided a front-row view to the future of technology, shaping conversations that matter and spotlighting the next big things before they break — both on the page and in person at our world-renowned events.
Disrupt 2025: The Definitive Gathering Place for the Tech, Venture, and Startup Worlds
This year, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’re launching our most ambitious events calendar yet for 2025. From intimate roundtables 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
TechCrunch Disrupt, our flagship event, returns for our 20th anniversary as the definitive gathering place for the tech, venture, and startup worlds. This won’t be your average Disrupt, either. Raising the bar even higher this year, founders whose journeys we’ve tracked since the start — along with top investors and Silicon Valley’s rising stars — will come together for a three-day celebration of the people and products that have changed, and are continuing to change, the world.
Disrupt: The Definitive Place to Hear and Learn from the People Who Are Shaping Our Technological Future
Our legendary Disrupt stage, which has launched countless tech giants and unicorns since 2005, stands ready to mint the next generation of pioneers. Disrupt is more than an event; it is the definitive place to hear and learn from the people who are shaping our technological future. From founders breaking through the noise, to startup enthusiasts joining the ecosystem, to investors seeking the next big thing, Disrupt remains the industry’s most powerful launchpad for success.
100+ Exhibitors and 10,000+ Attendees: Unparalleled Opportunities for Networking and Learning
With 100+ exhibitors and 10,000+ attendees, these three days of pure opportunity continue our tradition of spotlighting future icons like Mark Zuckerberg, Anne Wojcicki, and Whitney Wolfe Herd. Join the community that’s been discovering and nurturing extraordinary success stories for two decades.
TechCrunch Sessions: AI
June 5, 2025, Berkeley, California
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry, TechCrunch Sessions: AI cuts through the hype to deliver deep, actionable insights for founders, investors, and technologists. This intensive one-day event brings together the pioneers who are building and funding the next generation of AI companies, offering an unparalleled look at where the smart money is flowing and how successful AI startups are navigating this transformative moment.
Beyond the Headlines and Buzzwords: Foundational Technologies and Strategic Knowledge
Beyond the headlines and buzzwords, 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 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.
StrictlyVC Event Series
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
StrictlyVC events bring Silicon Valley’s most influential players together for candid, unscripted conversations that you won’t hear anywhere else. These intimate gatherings cut through the noise to deliver what matters most: authentic insights from top investors, founders, and operators who are shaping the future of technology and venture capital.
Conclusion:
TechCrunch is proud to celebrate two decades of shaping the future of technology, and we’re more committed than ever to providing the most ambitious events calendar in the industry. Join us for an unforgettable year of networking, learning, and connection-making as we look to the future and shape the next big things in tech.
FAQs:
Q: What is TechCrunch Disrupt?
A: TechCrunch Disrupt is our flagship event, featuring the next big things in tech, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.
Q: What is TechCrunch Sessions: AI?
A: TechCrunch Sessions: AI is a one-day event focused on artificial intelligence, featuring leading technologists and infrastructure providers.
Q: What is the StrictlyVC Event Series?
A: The StrictlyVC Event Series is a series of intimate gatherings featuring candid conversations with top investors, founders, and operators in the tech and venture capital industries.
Q: How do I attend TechCrunch Disrupt and TechCrunch Sessions: AI?
A: Tickets for both events will be available on our website. Follow us on social media for updates and announcements.
