The AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is set to explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, with major players like Anthropic and OpenAI set to share their perspectives. The event, running from October 13 to 15 in San Francisco, will focus on how AI is transforming business models, security, and new job categories. Attendees will gain insights into pricing AI products, securing enterprise systems, and building go-to-market strategies in an AI-native world. The event also highlights the end of a pricing window, with tickets offering up to $200 in savings.
Key sessions will include discussions on enterprise AI deployment, the rise of GTM engineering, and the challenges of securing agentic AI. Anthropic’s Cat de Jong will present on real-world deployments of Claude, while OpenAI’s Tara Seshan will explore the evolution of go-to-market strategies. Databricks’ Arsalan Tavakoli and Okta’s Ric Smith will address enterprise AI security, emphasizing the need for new infrastructure-level approaches. The event will also feature sessions on video intelligence, SaaS in the AI era, and the future of AI-native business models.
The AI Stage is part of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, which brings together over 10,000 startup, tech, and venture capital leaders. Attendees will have access to multiple stages, including the Startup Battlefield, and a range of networking opportunities. The event aims to address critical questions about sustainable AI development and the future of enterprise innovation.
Source: techcrunch
