The AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is officially set for October 27-29 in San Francisco. This stage will feature the powerhouses shaping the future of artificial intelligence. You can join leaders from Character.AI, Hugging Face, Mercor, Runway, Wayve, and many more top tech voices as they tackle everything from generative AI and developer tools to autonomous vehicles, creative machines, and national security.
Founders will get a first look at the technologies defining the next wave of innovation. They will hear the strategies, lessons, and insights directly from the teams building them. For a front-row seat to the future of AI in scaling, investing, and building, the AI Stage is the place to be. The event also includes breakouts, roundtables, and networking opportunities you will not find anywhere else. Register before September 26 to save up to $668.
Explore the complete agenda for the AI Stage and all of TechCrunch Disrupt. One session, Betting on the Next Wave: What VCs Want in AI Startups, features Aileen Lee from Cowboy Ventures, Steve Jang from Kindred Ventures, and Jon McNeill from DVx Ventures. They will discuss what opportunities are real versus hype and how founders can navigate AI’s next frontier.
In Driving Intelligence, Alex Kendall, the CEO of Wayve, will explore AI-first self-driving and the race to develop autonomous systems trained end-to-end on real-world data. Another session, Intelligence in Motion and the Future of Physical AI, with Jeff Cardenas of Apptronik and Raquel Urtasun of Waabi, will examine how AI is moving into the physical world through autonomous trucks and humanoid robots.
Edo Liberty, the CEO of Pinecone, will host a session called Why the Next Frontier is Search, discussing how vector search is becoming the backbone of new applications. Thomas Wolf, co-founder of Hugging Face, will break down the evolving AI infrastructure in Shaping the AI Stack with Hugging Face.
A session in partnership with Kirill Skrygan, CEO of JetBrains, will move beyond hype to discuss what AI truly means for developers writing code every day. Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character.AI, will offer insights into reshaping human-computer interaction through conversation bots.
The topic of Creative Machines and Where AI Meets Imagination will be explored by Soyoung Lee of Twelve Labs, Nikola Todorovic of Wonder Dynamics, and Prateek Dixit of PocketFM. They will show how AI is powering the next generation of content creation. Alejandro Matamala Ortiz, chief design officer at Runway, will discuss the real-world impact of generative video on ads and films in From Ads to Films: Creating with Code.
A unique session titled Love, Lies, and Algorithms: The Truth About AI in Matters of the Heart will feature Dr. Amanda Gesselman from the Kinsey Institute, Mark Kantor from Tinder, and Eugenia Kuyda from Replika. They will examine how AI is reshaping relationships and human connection.
Will Grannis, CTO of Google Cloud, will share practical lessons for startups in What Startups Can Learn from Google Cloud’s AI Playbook. The application of AI in defense will be covered in two sessions: Building Intelligence for Modern Defense with Ethan Thornton, CEO of Mach Industries, and AI and National Security in the High-Stakes Race to Innovate with leaders from DARPA, Point72, and the U.S. Department of Navy.
Brendan Foody, CEO of Mercor, will discuss how AI is redefining hiring and productivity in AI Meets the Future of Work. Finally, Praveen Naga from Uber and Dave Ferguson from Nuro will explore how AI is transforming mobility in Smarter Streets: How AI is Driving the Future of Transportation.
Do not miss a single moment of the future of AI. Secure your access to the AI Stage now and lock in your savings. Register before September 26 at 11:59 PM PT to save up to $668 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 pass.