Organizers of the Disrupt 2026 summit have reopened the exhibitor program for a final one-week window, setting a new booking deadline of September 30 at 11:59 p.m. PT. This extension provides late-stage applicants a last opportunity to secure a physical presence on the exhibition floor before the event begins next month in San Francisco.
While the exhibitor deadline has been extended, a separate and more immediate deadline faces general attendees. Discounted registration rates are scheduled to expire on September 25 at 11:59 p.m. PT. After this cutoff, ticket prices will increase for founders and investors who have not yet secured their passes.
The 2026 summit is scheduled for October 13 to October 15 at Moscone West. The event is expected to host more than 10,000 participants, ranging from early-stage founders to global venture capital partners. This year’s programming introduces several specialized stages, including “Real World AI,” “Smart Money,” and “Smart Systems,” which are designed to categorize discussions around robotics, fintech, and hardware infrastructure.
The speaker lineup for 2026 includes several high-profile executives from the automotive and consumer tech sectors. Confirmed participants include Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, Amazon Senior Vice President Panos Panay, and Bluesky CEO Tony Schneider. These leaders are expected to anchor discussions on the main stage regarding the scaling of autonomous systems and the evolution of social media platforms.
Exhibitor Package Details
The reopened exhibitor program is tailored for startups looking to maximize their visibility among the 10,000+ attendees. According to internal program details, the exhibitor package includes:
- A 6′ x 30″ exhibition table located in the main hall.
- 10 team passes for staff and founders.
- Access to digital lead-generation tools for capturing attendee data.
- Direct access to the event’s press list to facilitate media outreach.
Beyond the exhibition floor, the event continues to center on the Startup Battlefield competition, though the primary focus of the current extension is the general exhibition space. With more than 10,000 participants expected, the reopened window represents the final logistical addition to the floor plan before the Moscone Center installation begins in October.
