More Ways to Disrupt: New 2026 Side Events from KOTRA, WayFounder, Enterprise Ireland, SafetyWing + Descope
TechCrunch Disrupt is where the tech community comes together to build, debate, and connect. And during Disrupt Week, that conversation doesn't stop when the doors to Moscone West close.
Our Side Events program brings founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders together across San Francisco for everything from intimate roundtables and founder gatherings to happy hours, dinners, workshops, and community meetups.
Whether you're looking to make a few new connections, find your next collaborator, go deep on a specific industry, or just step out of conference mode for a minute, there's a lot happening beyond the show floor.
Explore the 2026 Side Events, and find your people.
Featured Side Events
Born2Global Founder Networking Night
October 13 | 6:00 p.m. β 9:00 p.m. PT
Meet 18 emerging startups from the Republic of Korea for an evening of founder conversations, curated introductions, and networking with investors, operators, corporate leaders, and fellow entrepreneurs. Each founder will give a quick introduction before the evening opens up for conversations and connections across the U.S. and global startup ecosystem.
Hosted by: WayFounder
SafetyWing Happy Hour at Harrington's
October 13 | 5:00 p.m. β 9:00 p.m. PT
Head to Harrington's Irish Pub for an evening of drinks and conversation with founders, HR leaders, and members of the startup community. Hosted by SafetyWing during TechCrunch Disrupt, the happy hour offers a casual setting to meet new people and connect with the team behind the startup's approach to health coverage for remote and global teams.
Hosted by: SafetyWing
The Irish Shark Tank
October 13 | 5:00 p.m. β 8:00 p.m.
Meet and mingle with Ireland's hottest startups. Enterprise Ireland is BACK at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, and we're excited to reconnect with old friends and welcome new faces to The Irish Shark Tank at Ireland House for Happy Hour. Availability is limited.
Hosted by: Enterprise Ireland
KoreaβUS Startup & Investor Networking Night
October 14 | 5:30 p.m. β 8:30 p.m. PT
Join Korean startups, U.S. investors, founders, and technology professionals for an evening of networking and cross-border connection in San Francisco. Organized by KOTRA as part of the Korea Pavilion's programming, the event brings together Korean startups entering the U.S. market with investors, founders, corporate partners, and members of the Bay Area startup ecosystem.
For those without a ticket to attend TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, KOTRA is offering complimentary Expo+ passes to qualified applicants.
Hosted by: KOTRA Silicon Valley
Vault & Verify: An Evening of Ping Pong, Cocktails & Conversation
Event details to be announced. Check back for updates on this Descope-hosted Side Event.
via TechCrunch