Only 72 hours left to save big on passes to Disrupt SF 2019

Published June 19, 2019

Seventy-two hours to save. That’s how much time remains on super-early-bird pricing for passes to Disrupt San Francisco 2019, which takes place October 2-4. If you plan to attend TechCrunch’s flagship event dedicated to bold, early-stage startuppers — and why wouldn’t you — you have until June 21 at 11:59 p.m. (PT) to score the best price. Depending on the type of pass you buy, you can save serious cheddar — up to $1,800. Choose the budget-friendly payment plan option during checkout and you can pay for your pass over time. It’s all geared to be as easy on the purse strings as possible, so buy your pass now and save.

Moscone North Convention Center will be home to more than 10,000 attendees from around the world — including startups, exhibitors and media outlets — for three jam-packed days of programming across 14 categories. It’s where you’ll find both the present and future of technology under one roof.

Every Disrupt event features an amazing lineup of speakers. We’re talking interviews and panel discussions with some of the world’s most influential names in tech and investing — and that tradition continues at Disrupt SF 2019. Here’s just one example of the presentations you’ll experience.

Cybersecurity ranks as a major concern that affects everyone — consumers, businesses and governments. We’re thrilled that Jeanette Manfra, homeland security assistant director and a senior executive at the department’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), will grace the stage. One of the government’s most experienced cybersecurity civil servants, Manfra currently leads the effort to protect and strengthen our nation’s vital infrastructure, including the power grid and water supplies. We can’t wait to hear what she has to say about the government’s cybersecurity efforts.

Experience Startup Alley’s ocean of opportunity. You’ll find hundreds of outstanding early-stage startups pushing tech boundaries and creating the future today. You’ll also find the TC Top Picks — a hand-picked cadre of companies representing these categories: AI/Machine Learning, Biotech/Healthtech, Blockchain, Fintech, Mobility, Privacy/Security, Retail/E-commerce, Robotics/IoT/Hardware, SaaS and Social Impact & Education. If that describes your early-stage startup, apply to be a TC Top Pick. If you make the cut, you get to exhibit in Startup Alley for free. You also get three complimentary passes and VIP treatment with plenty of VC and media exposure — including a live interview with a TechCrunch editor on the Showcase Stage.

Disrupt SF 2019 takes place October 2-4, and your chance to snag the best price on passes disappears in just three short days. Be bold. Buy your pass now — before the June 21 11:59 p.m. (PT) deadline — and save big.

Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at Disrupt SF 2019? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

Apply to the TechCrunch Hackathon at Disrupt SF 2019

Published June 14, 2019

The TechCrunch Hackathon is shaping up to be a huge battle royale, but we still have room for a few more creative coders, hackers and outright webmonsters to join us at Disrupt San Francisco 2019 on October 2-4 for a chance to win $10,000.

It won’t cost you a thing to come and play in the hackathon sandbox. If you have the vision, the chops and the stamina to face off against some of the world’s best devs, then stop what you’re doing and apply to compete right here.

Here’s what you need to know about the Disrupt SF 2019 Hackathon. Teams can consist of a maximum of 6 people. Don’t have a team? No problem, you can find a team member on our Devpost host site prior to the event.

Besides the $10,000 grand prize, sponsors will also offer prizes (including cold, hard cash, people) to the teams that build a great product using their platform. It won’t be easy. You’ll have roughly 24 high-pressure hours to deliver the goods using their APIs, data sets and other tools.

We’ll announce this year’s sponsors and challenges over the next few weeks, but the sponsored contests, prizes and winners from last year’s hackathon can give you an idea of what to expect.

When the dev clock runs out, it’s pencils down and time to submit your work. On the afternoon of day two, judges review all completed projects — kind of like a flashback to your science fair days. They’ll pick 10 finalists to deliver a two-minute project pitch on the Extra Crunch Stage.

The sponsors will announce their winners, and then TechCrunch will announce one grand prize winner for the best overall hack — and that team will take home a cool, $10,000 cash prize. Check out all the details and the agenda on the Hackathon website.

We’ll keep you fed, watered and highly caffeinated throughout the event — at no cost to you. Plus, you receive free Expo Only passes for the first two days of Disrupt. And if you have any energy left, you can enjoy your free Innovator pass to catch all of the content during day three of Disrupt SF. Sweet!

The entire experience is exhausting and exhilarating, grueling and gratifying. You’ll flex your mighty skills in front of influential people and build something awesome that can make a difference in this world.

The TC Hackathon takes place at Disrupt San Francisco 2019 on October 2-4. Join the battle royale and show us what you can do. Apply to the Hackathon right here.

Is your company interested in sponsoring the Hackathon at Disrupt San Francisco 2019? Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.