TechCrunch Events Calendar 2025 - Dates & Details
TechCrunch: Two Decades of Innovation and a Look Ahead to 2025
For the past twenty years, TechCrunch has been a leading source of information regarding the evolving landscape of technology.
The platform has consistently influenced key discussions and identified emerging trends before they gain widespread recognition, both through its published content and its globally recognized events.
Celebrating a 20th Anniversary with an Expanded Events Calendar
As TechCrunch commemorates its 20th anniversary, a significantly expanded events schedule is being introduced for 2025.
This calendar will encompass a range of gatherings, from focused roundtable discussions to the prominent Disrupt conference.
Fostering Connections and Shaping the Future
These events are designed to unite leading figures in the fields of technology, venture capital, and entrepreneurship.
The aim is to build upon TechCrunch’s established tradition of hosting impactful industry events.
This landmark year is set to deliver exceptional opportunities for founders, investors, and innovators.
Participants will be able to network, exchange valuable perspectives, and actively contribute to the ongoing development of the technology sector.
- Key Focus: Connecting tech leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs.
- Event Variety: Offering both intimate roundtables and large-scale conferences.
- Legacy: Continuing a 20-year tradition of industry-leading gatherings.
TechCrunch Disrupt
October 27-29, 2025
San Francisco, California
The premier event, TechCrunch Disrupt, is scheduled to return for its 20th anniversary. It serves as the preeminent meeting point for individuals involved in technology, venture capital, and the startup landscape.
This year’s Disrupt promises to be exceptional. Founders who have been closely followed throughout their careers, alongside leading investors and emerging talents from Silicon Valley, will convene for a three-day event.
The celebration will honor both the innovations that have already reshaped the world and those poised to drive future change.
A Launchpad for Innovation
Since 2005, the renowned Disrupt stage has been instrumental in launching numerous technology leaders and unicorn companies. It is now prepared to identify and support the next wave of groundbreaking innovators.
Disrupt extends beyond a simple conference; it’s a crucial venue for gaining insights from the individuals actively building our technological future.
Who Attends Disrupt?
Disrupt attracts a diverse audience. This includes founders striving for recognition, startup enthusiasts eager to engage with the ecosystem, and investors in search of promising opportunities.
It remains the most impactful platform in the industry for launching ventures toward success.
Scale and Impact
Featuring over 100 exhibitors and attracting more than 10,000 attendees, these three days offer unparalleled opportunities.
The event continues a legacy of showcasing future industry leaders, such as Mark Zuckerberg, Anne Wojcicki, and Whitney Wolfe Herd.
Become part of a community that has been identifying and fostering remarkable success stories for twenty years.
Drew Taggart and Alex Pall of The Chainsmokers, joined by Dan Lorenc, the founder of Chainguard.Image Credits:Barak Shrama/ Slava Blazer Photography / Flickr (opens in a new window) under a CC BY 2.0 (opens in a new window) license.TechCrunch Sessions: AI
June 5, 2025
Berkeley, California
As artificial intelligence continues to redefine industries, TechCrunch Sessions: AI provides founders, investors, and technologists with focused, practical knowledge, moving beyond superficial discussion. This focused, one-day event assembles the innovators who are developing and financing the next wave of AI-driven businesses.
It delivers an exclusive perspective on investment trends and the strategies employed by thriving AI startups during this period of significant change. Attendees will gain the strategic understanding necessary to succeed in the current AI-centric environment, covering everything from refining your AI presentation to expanding infrastructure to accommodate a large user base.
We are moving past the sensationalism to explore the core technologies that underpin contemporary AI. Expert technologists and infrastructure specialists will share their knowledge regarding the construction of resilient AI systems.
This includes choosing appropriate hardware, designing effective data structures, and deploying AI agents on a large scale. The event features interactive demonstrations, open discussions, and ample networking possibilities.
Participants will acquire actionable insights into the technologies driving the AI revolution. If you are an entrepreneur aiming to incorporate AI into your offerings, an investor searching for promising ventures, or a technologist contemplating a new startup, this event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with key individuals and groundbreaking concepts.
TC Sessions: Robotics + AI 2020 held at Zellerbach Hall at UC Berkeley.Image Credits:Max Morse for TechCrunchTechCrunch All Stage
July 15, 2025
Boston, Massachusetts
TechCrunch is collaborating with Fidelity Investments to present TC All Stage, a resource for companies at all stages of development. This event is designed to assist founders, whether they are just beginning or preparing for an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
Leveraging two decades of experience in supporting founders, we have broadened our established event to encompass the complete corporate lifecycle.
A Unique Networking Opportunity
All Stage facilitates a distinctive setting where early-stage founders refining their presentations can interact with Series B executives managing rapid expansion. This fosters a valuable exchange of concepts and expertise.
Are you seeking a clearer understanding of the IPO process? Comprehensive coverage will be provided on this topic as well.
Actionable Insights for Growth
The event features numerous focused breakout sessions. Founders and their teams will receive practical guidance on a wide range of subjects.
These topics include securing seed funding, overseeing global growth, attracting top-tier employees, and charting a course toward becoming a publicly traded company.
- Seed Funding: Strategies for initial capital acquisition.
- International Expansion: Managing growth in new markets.
- Talent Acquisition: Recruiting and retaining skilled professionals.
- Public Markets: Navigating the IPO pathway.
This concentrated day of education, networking, and relationship development unites the most innovative companies across all stages. It cultivates connections that will drive the future of technological advancement.
Image Credits:Halo CreativeStrictlyVC Event Series
The StrictlyVC event series convenes leading figures from Silicon Valley for genuine, off-the-record discussions not available through other channels. These focused events prioritize delivering crucial information, offering direct perspectives from prominent investors, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals who are actively defining the trajectory of technology and venture capital.
Attendees gain exclusive, unfiltered access to the tactics, hurdles, and possibilities currently influencing the industry. The format eschews traditional panels and presentations, favoring open dialogue with individuals directly involved in innovation and identifying emerging trends. This provides a high-value networking experience capable of significantly impacting a business or career.
Upcoming Events
Here's a schedule of upcoming StrictlyVC events:
- April 3: StrictlyVC San Francisco, hosted by Forerunner Ventures
- May 12: StrictlyVC London
- June 18: StrictlyVC Menlo Park, hosted by Mayfield
- October 28: StrictlyVC @ TechCrunch Disrupt
- December 4: StrictlyVC Palo Alto, hosted by Playground Global
These events offer a unique opportunity to connect with key players and gain valuable insights.
David Krane, CEO of GV, shared his insights on overseeing 800 investments over five years at StrictlyVC SF.Image Credits:Slava Blazer PhotographyThe series consistently delivers impactful conversations and networking opportunities.
