San Francisco is about to experience a symbolic moment as newly elected mayor Daniel Lurie appears on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 , happening October 27-29 at Moscone West—a fitting return for both the city and the tech industry it helped shape.
Disrupt has always served as a springboard for entrepreneurs and investors seeking the next big thing. Lurie’s attendance highlights a renewed commitment to making innovation central to San Francisco’s future. Sign up today to save as much as $444 on your ticket and receive a 60% discount on a companion pass.
City Hall and startups connect at Disrupt
Daniel Lurie , who ran on promises to boost the city’s economy and restore its international reputation, isn’t just making appearances; his involvement signals a long-awaited collaboration between City Hall and the startup ecosystem, which is currently experiencing a surge in AI activity even as the city continues to recover from the pandemic. Vacant downtown spaces and growing doubts about technology’s influence have tested this relationship, but the rise of AI has injected new life—and funding—into San Francisco.
By attending Disrupt 2025, Lurie is sending a clear message: San Francisco is not stepping back from its leadership in innovation. Instead, it’s reaffirming its commitment.
For TechCrunch, inviting the mayor is more than a ceremonial gesture. It signifies a pivotal point as Disrupt remains one of the rare events where over 10,000 creators, top venture capitalists, and now city officials gather together. If Lurie is searching for a roadmap to revitalize the city, he’ll discover it here: determined founders, ambitious investors, and the shared conviction that San Francisco’s greatest breakthroughs are still ahead.
Only 4 days left to secure your ticket and see Mayor Lurie in person
If you’re invested in San Francisco’s role at the heart of the startup world, you won’t want to miss this conversation with Lurie. Bring a colleague, friend, or teammate and get 60% off their companion ticket. Or save up to $444 on your own admission, or as much as 30% with a group. Disrupt opens its doors in just seven days at Moscone West. Sign up now and be part of the year’s most important tech event.
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