Students and Recent Grads – Student Pass discount at Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is only two weeks away, and we want to ensure that students and recent grads don’t miss out on the full Attendee Pass experience — now available at a discounted rate with a Student Pass.

We get that finances can be tight for students and recent grads, but we don’t want you to miss the chance to connect with 10,000 tech experts, startup founders, and VCs at Disrupt 2024, taking place from October 28-30 at Moscone West in San Francisco.

Grab your Student Pass here before prices go up.

What’s included in a Student Pass

Full access to the Expo Hall

At the bustling Expo Hall, Disrupt attendees come together to explore cutting-edge startup innovations. It’s the perfect place to connect with key players who can help launch your career and watch the startup pitch-off to get a firsthand look at what it takes to succeed in the startup world.

Access to all six industry stages

Learn from top innovators and thought leaders spanning various industries, including AI, SaaS, fintech, startups, VCs, space, and more.

• Alex Pall and Drew Taggart from The Chainsmokers, Partners and Co-Founders, MANTIS Venture Capital
• Ashton Kutcher, Co-Founder, Sound Ventures
• Bridgit Mendler, CEO, Northwood Space
• Denise Dresser, CEO, Slack from Salesforce
• Erin and Sara Foster, Co-Founders, Oversubscribed Ventures
• Peter Beck, Founder and CEO, Rocket Lab
• Peter Hazlehurst, CEO and Co-Founder, Synctera
• Martin Casado, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
• Mary Barra, Chair and CEO, General Motors
• Vinod Khosla, Founder and Partner, Khosla Ventures
• Explore the full agenda.

Witness the intense startup battle

Experience the thrill of Startup Battlefield 200, one of Disrupt’s highlight events. Handpicked pre-Series A startups will pitch their bold ideas on the Disrupt Stage to a panel of top VCs, competing for a $100,000 equity-free prize and the highly sought-after Disrupt Cup.

With a panel of top VC experts, the judges will provide essential feedback as they evaluate each startup’s success potential. Don’t miss this opportunity to benefit from their sharp analysis and industry knowledge at Disrupt 2024.

Hands-on discussions

Your Student Pass gives you access to over 250 deep-dive sessions. Join a 30-minute Roundtable with a small group, guided by an industry expert, to spark meaningful conversations about the tech and startup landscape. Or head to a 50-minute Breakout Session, where panels answer your questions — just be sure to secure your seat early, as these are first-come, first-served.

Join session topics that include:

• Harnessing the Power of Gen Z: Online Community Strategies for Startups
• Shoppertainment 2024: The Future of Consumer and Commerce
• Successfully Raising Your Seed or Series A in 2024
• Check out all the sessions

Braindate networking 

Boost your networking game with the Braindate app. Share your discussion topics, explore ideas from others, and spark meaningful conversations. Set up in-person 1:1 or small group meetings with Disrupt attendees to collaborate, brainstorm, and solve problems alongside peers who share your interests.

Before and after-hours events

Keep the Disrupt excitement going by attending company-hosted Side Events throughout “Disrupt Week,” from October 26 to November 1. Whether it’s meetups, workshops, happy hours, or comedy shows, these events provide extra opportunities to connect with startup and VC leaders. See the full list of Side Events here.

Get your Student Pass now before prices go up

Kickstart your career by attending Disrupt 2024 with a Student Pass, giving you full access at a discounted rate. You’ll enjoy all the perks of an Attendee Pass but for less. Don’t wait — prices increase at the door, so lock in your Student Pass today.