Affected by layoffs? Don’t miss this $75 deal for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass

Disrupt 2026 Layoff Expo+ Passes available for $75 | TechCrunch

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Affected by layoffs? Dont miss this $75 deal for your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass

If youve been laid off, you can get a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Expo+ Pass for just $75. The offer is limited to the first 100 qualifying people, or until Disrupt doors open on October 13 at 8 a.m. PT. Once all 100 passes are claimed, the offer is no longer available.

Join 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders at San Franciscos Moscone West on October 13-15, and put yourself back in the room where new opportunities are taking shape. Meet companies and people who could help open your next door, build your network, discover new career paths, and get a closer look at what’s happening across the startup and tech ecosystem.

Dont let a layoff keep you on the sidelines. Come to Disrupt, meet new people, explore new opportunities, and take your next step. Grab your Layoff Expo+ Pass before all 100 are claimed, or by the time Disrupt kicks off on October 13.

Your next job opportunity could be one conversation away at Disrupt

When youre in between jobs, networking can be critical. Disrupt gives you three full days to make meaningful connections in one place.

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Meet companies and discover opportunities

At the center of Disrupt is the Expo Hall, where all 10,000+ attendees converge — founders, investors, tech leaders, innovators, and builders. Explore 300+ exhibiting startups, connect directly with founders and tech leaders, learn about new companies, and put yourself in the room for your next career opportunity.

You don’t have to wait until Disrupt to grow your network. Start networking as soon as you buy your ticket and download the TechCrunch Events app. Use the app’s AI-powered matchmaking to discover relevant people and make connections based on your interests and goals. Then take those connections offline through 1:1 meetings, conversations in the Expo Hall, and events throughout Disrupt.

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Learn what’s next in the startup ecosystem

Get practical insights through breakout sessions and get your questions answered directly by the tech leaders shaping the startup and technology landscape. Take what you learn back to your job search, your next interview, or your next career move.

Disrupt isnt just about finding an open role. Its a chance to meet people you wouldnt encounter through a job board, learn about companies before you apply, and put yourself in conversations that can lead somewhere unexpected.

What your $75 Layoff Expo+ Pass includes

Your Expo+ Pass gives you access to:

Expo Hall — Explore potential career opportunities as you meet startups, companies, and innovators at the heart of Disrupt, where 10,000+ tech leaders converge to discover 300+ exhibiting startups.

Breakout Sessions — Learn from industry experts and gain practical insights through panel sessions, with an opportunity for Q&A.

Side Events — Connect with the broader Bay Area tech community at meetups, workshops, and other events throughout Disrupt Week, October 10-16.

AI-powered matchmaking and ad hoc meetings — Use the TechCrunch Events app to discover relevant people and connect with them through 1:1 meetings. Or strike up a random conversation with anyone at the venue.

Learn more and secure your pass before theyre all claimed.

The Expo+ Pass is designed to help you get into the heart of Disrupt, but it does not include access to industry stages and roundtable sessions.

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