TechCrunch Celebrates 20 Years with Ambitious 2025 Events Calendar

For two decades, TechCrunch has been a leading voice in the technology world, providing unparalleled coverage and shaping critical conversations. As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, we are thrilled to announce our most extensive and exciting events calendar yet for 2025. Building upon our legacy of spotlighting the next big things, we’re bringing together the brightest minds in technology, venture capital, and entrepreneurship through a series of engaging events, from intimate roundtables to our flagship Disrupt conference.

This milestone year offers unprecedented opportunities for founders, investors, and innovators to connect, share insights, and collaboratively shape the future of technology. Join us as we embark on this next chapter, continuing our tradition of fostering innovation and driving the industry forward.

TechCrunch Disrupt: The Definitive Gathering for Tech, Venture, and Startups (October 27-29, 2025, San Francisco, CA)

Our flagship event, TechCrunch Disrupt, returns for our 20th anniversary as the definitive gathering place for the tech, venture, and startup worlds. Mark your calendars for October 27-29, 2025, as San Francisco becomes the epicenter of innovation. This year’s Disrupt promises to be even more impactful than ever before, raising the bar to deliver an unparalleled experience for attendees.

We’re bringing together founders whose journeys we have tracked since the start, alongside top investors and Silicon Valley’s rising stars, for a three-day celebration of the people and products that have changed, and are continuing to change, the world. The legendary Disrupt stage, which has launched countless tech giants and unicorns since 2005, stands ready to mint the next generation of pioneers.

Disrupt is more than just an event; it’s a vibrant ecosystem where ideas are born, connections are forged, and the future of technology is debated and defined. It is the definitive place to hear and learn from the people who are shaping our technological future, whether they’re founders breaking through the noise, startup enthusiasts joining the ecosystem, or investors seeking the next big thing.

With over 100 exhibitors and 10,000+ attendees, these three days of pure opportunity continue our tradition of spotlighting future icons. Join the community that’s been discovering and nurturing extraordinary success stories for two decades. This year, expect even more opportunities for networking, interactive sessions, and groundbreaking announcements that will shape the industry landscape. Disrupt is the industry’s most powerful launchpad for success.

TechCrunch Sessions: AI – Cutting Through the Hype (June 5, 2025, Berkeley, CA)

In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry, understanding the real-world applications and implications of AI is crucial. TechCrunch Sessions: AI, taking place on June 5, 2025, in Berkeley, California, cuts through the hype to deliver deep, actionable insights for founders, investors, and technologists.

This intensive one-day event brings together the pioneers who are building and funding the next generation of AI companies, offering an unparalleled look at where the smart money is flowing and how successful AI startups are navigating this transformative moment. From fine-tuning your AI pitch to scaling infrastructure for millions of users, our carefully curated sessions will equip you with the strategic knowledge needed to thrive in today’s AI-first landscape.

Beyond the headlines and buzzwords, we’re diving deep into the foundational technologies that make modern AI possible. Leading technologists and infrastructure providers will share their expertise in building robust AI systems, from selecting the right hardware stack to implementing efficient data architectures and deploying AI agents at scale.

Through interactive demonstrations, candid fireside chats, and extensive networking opportunities, attendees will gain practical insights into the tools and technologies that are powering the AI revolution. This event is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of AI and its future trajectory. Whether you’re a founder looking to integrate AI into your product, an investor seeking the next big opportunity, or a technologist thinking about launching your own startup, this is your chance to connect with the people and ideas shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

TC All Stage: Leveling Up at Every Growth Phase (July 15, 2025, Boston, MA)

Whether you’re taking your first steps as a founder or scaling toward an IPO, TechCrunch is partnering with Fidelity Investments to bring you TC All Stage, where ambitious companies at every growth phase come to level up. Join us on July 15, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, for an intensive day of learning and networking.

Building on our 20-year legacy of empowering founders, we’ve expanded our signature founder-focused event to serve the entire company life cycle. At All Stage, early founders crafting their pitch decks sit alongside Series B leaders tackling hypergrowth, creating an unprecedented environment for cross-pollination of ideas and experience.

Want to understand better the process of going public? We’ll have you covered on that front, too. Through dozens of specialized breakout sessions, founders and their teams will gain actionable insights on everything from raising seed funding to managing international expansion, recruiting world-class talent, and navigating the path to public markets.

This intensive day of learning, networking, and relationship-building brings together the most promising companies at every stage, fostering connections that will shape the next generation of tech innovation. Expect to leave with actionable strategies, new connections, and a renewed sense of purpose as you navigate the challenges and opportunities of building a successful company.

StrictlyVC: Unfiltered Insights from Silicon Valley’s Influential Players

StrictlyVC events bring Silicon Valley’s most influential players together for candid, unscripted conversations that you won’t hear anywhere else. These intimate gatherings cut through the noise to deliver what matters most: authentic insights from top investors, founders, and operators who are shaping the future of technology and venture capital.

During these signature evening events, you’ll get unfiltered access to the strategies, challenges, and opportunities that are driving the industry forward. No panels, no pitches — just real talk from the people who are in the trenches making the future happen, and spotting the next big trends before they break.

It’s the kind of high-signal, high-value networking that can transform your business or career in a single evening. 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 exclusive events offer a rare opportunity to connect with industry leaders in an informal setting and gain valuable insights that can help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of technology and venture capital. Each StrictlyVC event is designed to foster meaningful conversations and create lasting connections.

As TechCrunch celebrates 20 years of covering the technology industry, we are committed to continuing our mission of providing valuable insights, fostering innovation, and connecting the brightest minds in the world. Our 2025 events calendar is a testament to this commitment, and we look forward to welcoming you to these exceptional gatherings. Join us as we shape the future of technology, together.