Apply to speak at Disrupt 2025

Calling all tech innovators, startup fanatics, marketing gurus, and emerging VCs — this is your moment! You’ve waited long enough, and now the time has come to step into the spotlight at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27–29 in San Francisco. Share your expertise with over 10,000 eager attendees and make an impact by hosting a roundtable or breakout session.

Apply to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

We’re curating a diverse group of industry experts to lead interactive breakout sessions and roundtable discussions, covering the key topics that matter most to startup founders and entrepreneurs. 

Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply now to speak at Disrupt 2025 before the May 16th deadline.

Choose your topic and format

When submitting your application, you’ll choose one or both of the following formats and provide a title and description for your topic:

• Breakout Session: A 30-minute presentation with up to four presenters (including a moderator) followed by a 20-minute Q&A, engaging up to 100 attendees. You can use visual aids and limited AV capabilities. Each presenter will host one breakout session at Disrupt.
• Roundtable Discussion: Two speakers lead a 30-minute interactive discussion for up to 40 attendees. No presentation or AV is required — the emphasis is on organic conversation. You may have the opportunity to host this roundtable twice during Disrupt.

TechCrunch will review all applications, and finalists will move to the Audience Choice voting round. Topics, descriptions, and speakers will be published online for TechCrunch readers to vote. Winning sessions will be featured live at Disrupt 2025!

Shape the future of startups and tech at Disrupt 2025

This is your chance to make an impact in the startup ecosystem while establishing yourself as a thought leader. TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is happening from October 27–29, but the application deadline for content is May 16. Don’t miss out — learn more and apply here!

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