TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is expanding its focus on artificial intelligence by introducing the brand-new Real World AI Stage for its upcoming event in San Francisco, scheduled for October 13 to 15. The new platform highlights the intersection of digital systems and physical hardware as AI rapidly moves beyond software.
The lineup features prominent industry leaders discussing critical topics such as general-purpose robotics, defense technology, edge computing, and even de-extinction biology. Sessions will explore the hurdles of scaling physical AI, safety measures in high-stakes environments, and how startups bridge the gap between laboratory prototypes and real-world production.
- Launch of the Real World AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
- Focus on robotics, autonomous hardware, defense tech, and edge computing
- Key speakers from Nvidia, Shield AI, and Colossal Biosciences
- Discussions on data gaps in robotics and scaling deep tech startups
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