The 2026 Disrupt Stage lineup has been finalized, setting the stage for a three-day exploration of institutional scaling, neurotechnology, and the evolving venture capital landscape. Scheduled for October 13–15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, the event will feature more than 200 sessions designed to bridge the gap between celebrity-backed ventures and high-stakes scientific engineering.
The program emphasizes a shift toward “institutional” expertise, moving away from the hype cycles of previous years to focus on how companies scale in an AI-dominant era. This transition is highlighted by a session featuring Mark Wahlberg and Bruce K. Lee, CEO of Keebeck Wealth Management. The discussion will detail Wahlberg’s move from angel investing to a formal institutional capital model, particularly within the healthcare and wellness sectors.
Neurotech and AI Infrastructure
The 2026 agenda also prioritizes “Real World AI” and human augmentation. Max Hodak, CEO of Science Corp, is slated to discuss the company’s progress in biohybrid neural engineering. Science Corp has recently reached significant milestones in bringing brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) to U.S. clinical trials, positioning its biohybrid approach as a distinct alternative to competitors in the neural-link space.
Enterprise infrastructure leaders, including Jeff Lawson (formerly of Twilio), Arvind Jain (Glean), and Arsalan Tavakoli-Shiraji (Databricks), will address the scaling challenges currently facing the SaaS and data sectors.
Startup Battlefield and Registration
The Disrupt 2026 program remains anchored by the Startup Battlefield 200. This competition features a cohort of early-stage startups selected from around the world, competing for a $100,000 equity-free grand prize. The finalists will pitch throughout the three-day event, with the winner announced on the final day.
Registration for the event currently includes several pricing tiers and promotional offers. Individual passes are available with a $100 discount off standard rates for a limited time. Additionally, organizers have introduced a “buy one, get a second at 50% off” deal, which applies to various ticket types including Founder and Investor passes. The three-day event concludes on October 15 with the final judging of the Startup Battlefield competition.
