TechCrunch launches BOGO ticket promotion for Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch has launched a limited-time buy-one-get-one (BOGO) promotion for its upcoming Disrupt 2026 conference. Under the terms of the offer, attendees who purchase one pass can receive a 50% discount on a second pass of the same ticket type. The promotional offer is active for 5 days only and is scheduled to expire on May 8 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After the promotion expires, ticket prices are scheduled to increase.

The conference will take place in San Francisco from October 13 to October 15. The event is expected to draw 10,000+ founders, investors, and tech leaders. Over the course of the three-day event, attendees will have access to 250+ tactical sessions and can interact with 300+ showcasing startups.

The BOGO promotion applies across several distinct ticket tiers, allowing different types of participants to reduce their overall attendance costs. The savings available under the promotion include:

• Investor pass: $499 savings on a second pass, designed for venture capital attendees looking to connect with founders and access curated networking.
• Founder pass: $399 savings on a second pass, aimed at startup founders seeking to meet investors and build momentum.
• Attendee pass: Up to $444 savings on a second pass, built for product, engineering, growth, and go-to-market operators.
• Non-profit pass: $214 savings on a second pass, helping non-profit organization attendees connect with builders and apply emerging technology to real-world impact.
• Expo+ pass: $149 savings on a second pass, providing access to the expo floor to scout talent and demo emerging technology.

In addition to the general conference programming, the event will host the Startup Battlefield 200, a startup competition held during the conference. Participating startups in the competition have the opportunity to win a $100,000 equity-free prize. An equity-free prize means the prize money is awarded to the winning startup without TechCrunch taking an ownership stake in the company. This competition provides early-stage companies with a shot at venture capital exposure and TechCrunch coverage.

Why it matters

The promotion encourages team-based attendance to maximize networking and tactical learning at the conference, which takes place in San Francisco this October. By lowering the cost of a second ticket, the organizers aim to help teams divide and cover more ground across the event’s sessions and networking opportunities.