TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 adds Smart Money Stage for fintech, payments, AI
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will introduce a new Smart Money Stage focused on fintech, payments, and artificial intelligence. The event is scheduled for October 13–15 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center. According to the source, leaders from Circle, Robinhood, American Express, Plaid, and Airwallex are among those scheduled to speak. Sessions will cover stablecoins, instant payments, AI agents in financial decisions, and regulated financial infrastructure for global markets. The stage is designed for founders and operators seeking information on payments, AI in fraud and identity, and consumer finance trends. The article notes that the current pricing window for tickets is ending soon.
What’s reported
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will take place October 13–15 at San Francisco’s Moscone Center.
A new Smart Money Stage will feature sessions on fintech, payments, and AI.
Scheduled speakers include leaders from Circle, Robinhood, American Express, Plaid, and Airwallex.
Topics include stablecoins, instant payments, AI agents in finance, and global financial infrastructure.
Robinhood’s market cap is reported as more than $90 billion.
Airwallex is valued at $11 billion by its investors.
The article states the current pricing window for tickets is ending soon.
Key figures
Nikhil Chandhok, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Circle
Rodney Robinson, Co-founder and CEO, TabaPay, Inc.
Lotti Siniscalco, General Partner, Emergence
Abhishek Fatehpuria, Head of Product, Robinhood
Hannah Bozian, VP, Agentic Partnerships & Strategy, American Express
Pedro Sanzovo, Head of Fraud and Identity, Plaid
Victoria Zuo, Partner, QED Investors
Jack Zhang, Founder & CEO, Airwallex
Sources: TechCrunch
