Sessions on safe AI deployment, de-extinction, and edge computing anchor the October event in San Francisco.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature two AI stages, including a new Real World AI stage for physical-world applications. The stage covers autonomous hardware, edge AI, and de-extinction technology. The event runs October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco.
The Real World AI stage lineup includes Shield AI CTO Nate Michael, Colossal Biosciences CEO Ben Lamm, FieldAI CEO Ali Agha, Medra CEO Michelle Lee, and Eclipse Ventures partner Aidan Madigan-Curtis. Their talks cover safety-critical AI, de-extinction, and edge computing in defense, space, and industry.
For builders, the sessions provide practical guidance on validating AI systems, building a safety culture, and navigating regulation. Edge AI discussions will cover architectures for latency-sensitive environments with limited connectivity, where failure is not an option. These lessons apply directly to teams shipping AI into physical-world products.
Organizers will announce more Real World AI stage speakers in the coming weeks. Attendees who register before August 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT get an extra $100 off their ticket. The conference runs October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco, with sessions on autonomous systems and edge AI.
What matters
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 adds a Real World AI stage focused on physical-world applications.
- Builders get insights on deploying AI safely in defense, industry, and edge environments.
- Watch for talks from Shield AI, Colossal Biosciences, FieldAI, and Foxglove speakers.
Why it matters
Watch for talks from Shield AI, Colossal Biosciences, FieldAI, and Foxglove speakers.
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