At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI Stage will showcase the voices shaping the future of technology, creativity, and security. Top venture capitalists will share what it takes to secure funding in a rapidly evolving landscape as they identify the next wave of promising AI founders. Groundbreaking insights will come from leaders at visionary startups such as Apptronik, ElevenLabs, Hugging Face, Runway, Wonder Dynamics, Writer, and Wayve—pioneers who are redefining the future of tech.
These leaders represent the cutting edge of AI’s growing influence. Attendees will get an inside look at how breakthroughs are transforming industries and user experiences, along with key insights for startups and investors looking to stay ahead. Additional sessions and speakers will be announced soon.
The event runs from October 27 to 29 in San Francisco, featuring five industry stages: AI, Space, Builders, Going Public, and Disrupt. Early registration offers savings of up to $675 before prices increase after July.
The AI Stage lineup includes thought-provoking discussions on the future of AI. In “Betting on the Next Wave: What VCs Want in AI Startups,” top investors will share what catches their attention, how they assess defensibility in an era of AI monopolies, and what founders need to secure funding.
“Creative Machines and Where AI Meets Imagination” will explore how AI is transforming art, media, and storytelling. Wonder Dynamics CEO Nikola Todorovic will join a panel of creative technologists to discuss the evolving relationship between artists and algorithms.
Other highlights include “Writing the Future with AI,” featuring Writer CEO May Habib on how AI is reshaping language and content creation, and “Why the Next Frontier Is Search,” where Pinecone founder Edo Liberty will discuss the role of infrastructure in AI advancements.
“Intelligence in Motion and the Future of Physical AI” will bring together Waabi CEO Raquel Urtasun and Apptronik CEO Jeff Cardenas to explore AI’s role in autonomous vehicles and robotics. Meanwhile, “Building Intelligence for Modern Defense” will feature Mach Industries CEO Ethan Thornton on AI’s impact in high-stakes sectors.
Wayve CEO Alex Kendall will discuss real-world autonomy in “Driving Intelligence,” while Runway co-founder Alejandro Matamala Ortiz will examine AI’s influence on visual storytelling in “From Ads to Films: Creating with Code.”
Hugging Face co-founder Thomas Wolf will explore responsible AI development in “Shaping the AI Stack,” and ElevenLabs CEO Mati Staniszewski will discuss synthetic voice technology in “Synthetic Voices and Real Impact.”
Additional panels will cover AI’s role in relationships (“Love, Lies & Algorithms”) and national security (“AI and National Security in the High-Stakes Race to Innovate”), featuring experts from Match Group, Replika, DARPA, Point72, and the U.S. Navy.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with the brightest minds in AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Secure your ticket now to join the conversation and discover the innovations shaping the future.