Over the course of twenty years, TechCrunch has provided a front-row view of the future of technology, shaping the importance of conversations and focusing before they break down (whether on the page or in our world-renowned activities).
This year, as we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we are launching the most ambitious calendar of events in 2025 so far. From intimate roundtables to flagship destruction conferences, we will blend technology, venture capital and entrepreneurial smartest minds to continue our legacy of industry-leading gatherings. This milestone is expected to provide founders, investors and innovators with unprecedented opportunities to connect, share insights and shape the future of technology.
October 27-29, 2025
San Francisco, California
TechCrunch Disrupt is our flagship event, returning to our 20th anniversary, and is a definite gathering place for technology, risk and startups. This is not your average distraction either. Higher bars this year, founders who have been tracking since the beginning, as well as top investors and rising stars in Silicon Valley – will celebrate the three-day celebrations together, celebrating people and products that have changed and are changing the world.
The disruption phase of our legend (the unveiled countless tech giants and unicorns since 2005) is ready to cast the next generation of pioneers.
Interference is not just an event. This is the exact place to listen and learn from those who shape our technological future. From founders to break the noise, to entrepreneurial enthusiasts who join the ecosystem, to investors seeking the next big thing, Disrupt remains the industry’s most powerful launch pad for success.
The sheer opportunity of these three days has over 100 exhibitors and over 10,000 attendees, continuing our traditions and promoting future idols like Mark Zuckerberg, Anne Wojcicki and Whitney Wolfe Herd. Join a community that has been discovering and fostering extraordinary success stories for twenty years.
June 5, 2025
Berkeley, CA
In an era where artificial intelligence reshapes every industry, TechCrunch Conference: AI cuts hype to provide profound, actionable insights to founders, investors and technicians. This intensive day event brings together pioneers who are building and funding the next generation of AI companies, thus unrivalled in the process of where smart currencies flow and how AI startups can navigate this transformative moment. From fine-tuning your AI pitch to expanding infrastructure for millions of users, our carefully curated meetings will enable you to thrive in today’s AI-first landscape.
In addition to headlines and buzzwords, we also delve into the underlying technologies that make modern AI possible. Leading technicians and infrastructure providers will share their expertise in building powerful AI systems, from choosing the right hardware stack to implementing effective data architectures and deploying AI agents at scale. Through interactive demonstrations, candid fireside chats, and a wide range of network opportunities, attendees will gain practical insights into the tools and technologies that power the AI revolution. Whether you are a founder looking to integrate AI into your product, an investor looking for the next big opportunity, or a tech expert who is considering launching your own startup, this is your opportunity to connect with people and ideas of the future of human intelligence.
July 15, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts
Whether you are taking the first step as a founder or expanding toward an IPO, TechCrunch is with Loyal to invest Bringing you all the stages of TC, ambitious companies at every stage of growth are upgrading. Building on our 20-year legacy of authorized founders, we have expanded our signature founder-centric activities to serve the life cycle of the entire company.
At all stages, early founders sat on the pitch deck with Series B leaders to cope with the extra-long, creating an unprecedented environment for cross-pollination of thought and experience. Want to better understand the process of disclosure? We will also cover you in that aspect. Through dozens of professional breakthrough courses, the founders and their teams will gain actionable insights into everything from raising seed funds to managing international expansion, recruiting world-class talent and leading to the public market.
This intensive learning, networking and relationship building day brings together the most promising companies at each stage, facilitating the connection that will shape the next generation of technological innovations.
Strict VC event series
The StrictlyVC event brings together the most influential players in Silicon Valley to a frank, scriptless conversation that you won’t hear anywhere else. These intimate gatherings undermine what’s most important with noise: real insights from top investors, founders and operators shaping the future of technology and venture capital.
During these iconic nighttime events, you won’t be able to filter access to the strategies, challenges and opportunities that drive the industry forward. No panels, no tones – just the real conversations of people in the tides, make the future happen and discover the next big trend before breaking down. This is a high signal, high value network that can change your business or career in one night.
April 3: Strict San Franciscohosted by pioneer enterprise
May 12: Strict London
June 18: Strictlyvc Menlo Park hosted by Mayfield
October 28: strictlyvc @ techcrunch interrupt
December 4: strictlyvc Palo Alto, hosted by Playground Global
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