I attended TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 held in San Francisco from October 28th to 30th. Many startup founders and investors from around the world participated.
Hello, I’m Daiki, an engineer at VoicePing.
I attended TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 held in San Francisco from October 28th to 30th. Many startup founders and investors from around the world participated, and I learned a lot, so I’d like to share my experience at this event.
What is TechCrunch Disrupt 2024?
TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is a major tech event with over 10,000 participants, of which about 50% are from startups, and approximately 1,200 investors attend to discover the next wave of innovation.
The event features not only startup booths but also over 100 sessions and roundtables where you can hear from leading industry leaders and investors. Some sessions allow Q&A with investors and speakers, providing opportunities to discover new ideas and resolve questions to move forward.
There are six stages – AI, Builders, Disrupt, SaaS, Fintech, and Space – where you can listen to discussions on industry-specific topics. While questions weren’t really possible at these stages, the topics were all cutting-edge and very interesting.
Additionally, there are Side Events hosted by event partners, offering various formats like networking sessions, parties, and workshops during Disrupt Week.
Arriving at the Venue
When I first received my entry badge, I noticed an interesting button. When two people press this button simultaneously, it sends information like names, company names, positions, and email addresses to a mobile app – essentially exchanging digital business cards that allow for post-event networking through platforms like LinkedIn.
The event also had dedicated networking booths, highlighting how much emphasis the U.S. places on building professional networks. This is particularly important for startups seeking funding or partnerships in the U.S. – networking might even be the primary purpose for most attendees.
Startup Booths
Next, I headed to the startup booths. The event featured over 200 booths across various categories including IoT, Fintech, Edtech, and HR, with dedicated corners for different countries including Japan and Korea.
The AI Stage featured discussions on cutting-edge AI topics with industry leaders sharing their insights on the future of artificial intelligence and its applications across various industries.
Networking and Learning
The event was an invaluable opportunity to connect with founders, investors, and technologists from around the world. The emphasis on networking at U.S. events is remarkable – there’s always dedicated time for meeting people and exchanging ideas.
For startups looking to expand globally, events like TechCrunch Disrupt provide an excellent platform to showcase products, learn from industry leaders, and build connections that can help drive growth.
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