For Disrupt Side Event, we are prioritizing the following dates October 10 – October 16, 2025

For events occurring on conference days (October 13-15), we will only accept evening events starting at 5:00pm PT. All other dates are not time restricted.

• Yes, all Side Events must be 18+ and 21+ if alcohol is served
• It is the responsibility of the event host to ensure age restrictions are enforced and attendees are screened before admittance to their event

As a benefit to your networks, we will provide you with a discount promo code on passes that you can share with your networks and for your team.

We are prioritizing single events per host.

At this time, we are only accepting in-person/live events in San Francisco.

Yes, all events must be in San Francisco.

As the event host, you are responsible for developing your event idea, executing it, paying for all costs associated with the event, promoting it, managing registrations, managing your event landing page/registration form, managing event communications, and any other operations or legal issues surrounding your event.

Promotion of Side Events by TechCrunch may include any of the following at TechCrunch’s sole discretion:

• Listing on the Disrupt 2026 Side Event page
• Listing on the Disrupt 2026 Agenda
• Listing on the Disrupt 2026 Mobile App Agenda
• Listing in shared Disrupt 2026 attendee emails
• Listing in shared Disrupt 2026 articles

• Paid sponsor events can take place at any time during Disrupt or during Disrupt Side Event
• Paid sponsored events get additional and guaranteed promotional benefits
• To learn more about sponsored opportunities, fill out this form

Yes, please check out the guide here.

We are accepting applications through September 4th, so please submit by then

Email side.events@techcrunch.com