San Francisco is getting a symbolic jolt very soon as Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie enters the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025which will take place October 27-29 at Moscone West, in a kind of comeback for both the technology and the city that helped define it.
Disrupt has long been a launching pad for founders and investors chasing the next wave. Lurie’s visit signals a renewed effort to reintegrate innovation into San Francisco’s future. Register now to save up to $444 on your pass and get 60% off a plus-one ticket.
Daniel Luriewho campaigned to revive the city’s economy and restore its global standing, is not just happy. His presence underscores an overdue rift between City Hall and the startup community, which is currently experiencing an AI-driven renaissance even as the city faces pandemic aftershocks. Vacant downtown offices and escalating skepticism about the impact of technology have strained the relationship, but the AI boom has brought renewed energy — and investment — back to the city.
Appearing at Disrupt 2025, Lurie is making a statement: San Francisco is not backing down from its role as the capital of innovation. It doubles.
For TechCrunch, hosting the mayor isn’t just fancy. It marks an important moment as Disrupt continues to be one of the few gatherings where 10,000+ makers across all stages, VC heavyweights and now civic leadership converge under one roof. If Lurie wants a blueprint for the city’s recovery, he’ll find it in these halls: messy founders, hungry investors and the lingering belief that San Francisco’s best inventions haven’t been built yet.
Only 4 days left to save and see Mayor Lurie live
If you care about San Francisco and its place at the center of the startup universe, you won’t want to miss this sit-down with Lurie. Bring a partner, friend or team member and save 60% on their plus-one ticket. Or save up to $444 on your own pass or up to 30% with a group. The doors to Disrupt open in exactly seven days at Moscone West. Register now and don’t miss the tech highlight of the year.
