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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Offers $75 Expo+ Pass for Laid‑Off Professionals
A limited‑time $75 Layoff Expo+ Pass gives 100 displaced workers full access to Disrupt’s expo hall, sessions, side events, and AI‑driven matchmaking — ideal for GPU cloud and AI infrastructure talent seeking new roles.

TechCrunch is opening a limited‑time window for professionals affected by recent layoffs to attend Disrupt 2026 at a heavily reduced rate.
The Layoff Expo+ Pass costs $75 and is capped at the first 100 qualified applicants, with the offer expiring when doors open on 13 October at 8 a.m. PT.
What the pass unlocks
- Access to the Expo Hall where 300+ startups and 10,000+ attendees converge.
- Breakout sessions with industry experts and live Q&A.
- Side events throughout “Disrupt Week” (10‑16 October) for broader Bay Area networking.
- AI‑powered matchmaking in the event app for 1:1 meetings and ad‑hoc conversations.
Why it matters for GPU / AI infrastructure
The Expo Hall hosts a concentration of AI hardware vendors, GPU cloud providers, and deep‑tech founders actively hiring. For engineers and buyers in the GPU cloud space, the event offers a rare chance to meet potential employers, evaluate emerging accelerator platforms, and forge partnerships that can accelerate procurement cycles.
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By AiGpu Editorial · Editorial rewrite based on public reporting (TechCrunch AI)
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