Take your startup from prototype to production at Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will put the focus on what it really takes to scale beyond a prototype—moving promising technology into reliable, production-ready deployment. The “From Prototype to Production: Can It Scale in Reality?” session runs on the Real World AI Stage during Disrupt 2026 at Moscone West in San Francisco, October 13–15. Speakers from space communications, autonomous systems, and AI infrastructure will compare lessons from different sectors, where common hurdles still appear once technology leaves the lab. Topics include manufacturing capability, infrastructure needs, and how autonomous systems perform in uncontrolled environments. Disrupt will feature 10,000+ attendees, investors, and operators across 250+ sessions.