TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Roundtable Agenda Revealed Featuring Nvidia, Anthropic and Chime
TL;DR
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature interactive, small-group roundtables led by executives from Nvidia, Anthropic, Chime, and Obvious Ventures in San Francisco.
- Sessions will focus on hands-on topics including AI infrastructure, frontier models, fintech scale, and venture building, with direct Q&A and audience participation.
- Early registration is now open, offering up to $100 off passes plus a second pass at 50 percent off before prices increase.
What Are Disrupt Roundtables and Why They Matter
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is doubling down on conversation over presentation with its full lineup of interactive roundtables. Unlike traditional keynotes or panels, these are 30-minute, expert-led, small-group discussions designed for real dialogue.
Each roundtable brings together a limited number of attendees with an industry leader to dig into a specific challenge, share tactics, and ask candid questions. Seats are first-come, first-served, making them one of the most sought-after formats at Disrupt, which returns to Moscone West in San Francisco this October.
This year's agenda leans heavily into applied AI, startup scaling, and fundraising in a tight market, reflecting where founder interest is strongest heading into 2026.
Nvidia and Anthropic Lead the AI Conversation
Artificial intelligence dominates the 2026 roundtable agenda, with leaders from Nvidia and Anthropic hosting hands-on sessions for builders and founders.
The Nvidia-led discussion is expected to center on AI infrastructure and compute strategy — how early-stage startups can build and scale on accelerated computing without burning through runway. Topics include GPU optimization, enterprise AI deployment, and what the next wave of AI factories means for startups.
Anthropic's roundtable will focus on building responsibly with frontier models. Expect a practical deep dive into working with Claude, AI safety in production, evals, and how startups can differentiate when foundation models are evolving so quickly. For AI founders, this is a rare chance to ask model builders directly about roadmap, pricing, and partnerships.
Fintech and Consumer Scale With Chime
On the fintech side, Chime brings a consumer-scale perspective to Disrupt 2026. Its roundtable leader will break down what it takes to grow and retain millions of users in a highly regulated, highly competitive market.
Key themes include building trust in financial products, navigating compliance while shipping fast, and using data and personalization to drive engagement. With IPOs and profitability back in focus for fintech, Chime's session is positioned as a must-attend for founders operating at the intersection of finance and technology.
Venture Insight From Obvious Ventures
Obvious Ventures rounds out the headliner lineup with a founder-focused discussion on company building and fundraising. The firm, known for backing purpose-driven startups across climate, health, and AI, will share what it is actually looking for in 2026.
Attendees can expect candid advice on pitching at Seed and Series A, finding product-market fit, and building sustainable companies in a market that rewards efficiency. Unlike a standard VC panel, this format allows founders to bring specific questions and get actionable feedback.
How to Join and Save on Passes
TechCrunch has opened registration for Disrupt 2026 with limited-time savings. Attendees can currently save up to $100 on Disrupt passes, plus get a second pass at 50 percent off — ideal for bringing a co-founder, colleague, or client.
Roundtables fill up quickly once the event app opens, so organizers recommend registering early and building your schedule in advance. Additional speakers, topics, and roundtable hosts will be announced in the coming weeks leading up to the October event.
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