The AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is officially set for October 27 to 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 other top tech voices.
These experts will 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.
If you want 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, breakthroughs, and unique networking opportunities. Register before September 26 to save up to $668.
The complete agenda for the AI Stage explores where AI is headed next with Aileen Lee of Cowboy Ventures, Steve Jang of Kindred Ventures, and Jon McNeill of DVx Ventures. They will discuss what opportunities are real, what is hype, and how founders can navigate the turbulence of AI’s next frontier.
Alex Kendall, CEO of Wayve, will discuss driving intelligence through AI-first self-driving and the race to develop autonomous systems trained end-to-end on real-world data.
Jeff Cardenas, CEO of Apptronik, and Raquel Urtasun, CEO of Waabi, will explore intelligence in motion and the future of physical AI, from autonomous trucks to humanoid robots.
Edo Liberty, CEO of Pinecone, will explain why the next frontier is search and how vector search is becoming the hidden backbone of new applications.
Thomas Wolf, co-founder and CSO of Hugging Face, will break down the battle over models, frameworks, and platforms that will define the future AI stack.
In a session partnered with JetBrains, CEO Kirill Skrygan will move beyond hype to discuss what AI actually means for developers writing code every day.
Karandeep Anand, CEO of Character.AI, will take the spotlight to discuss how conversational AI is reshaping human-computer interaction.
The topic of creative machines and where AI meets imagination will be handled 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 creating with code, from generative video in ads and films to creative workflows.
A session on love, lies, and algorithms will feature Dr. Amanda Gesselman of the Kinsey Institute, Mark Kantor of Tinder, and Eugenia Kuyda of Replika. They will explore the truth about AI in matters of the heart and how it influences dating and connection.
Will Grannis, CTO of Google Cloud, will share practical lessons from one of the world’s most advanced AI operations, outlining what strategies startups can adopt.
Ethan Thornton, CEO of Mach Industries, will discuss building intelligence for modern defense and how startups are shaping national security technology.
The high-stakes race of AI and national security will be explored by Kathleen Fisher of DARPA, Sri Chandrasekar of Point72, and Justin Fanelli of the U.S. Department of Navy.
Brendan Foody, CEO of Mercor, will discuss reinventing work with AI and how hiring, training, and productivity are being redefined.
Do not miss a single moment of the future of AI. Secure your access to the AI Stage now to lock in savings. Register before September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT to save up to $668 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 pass.