OpenAI's Alexander Embiricos is coming to Disrupt 2026

Alexander Embiricos, product lead for Dots at OpenAI, is set to appear at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco on October 13–15. He will join the event’s AI Stage for a TechCrunch session titled “What Comes After the Chatbot?” coming just days after OpenAI unveiled Dots, its “always-on” personal AI agent. Dots are described as having their own cloud computers, connecting to everyday apps, and continuing to work toward goals in the background. The discussion will focus on where personal agents may go next, and the privacy and trust questions tied to increasing autonomy. Disrupt includes 200+ sessions and 250+ tech leaders.