Discover what’s next for AI, from the SaaS reckoning to the agent security gap, at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will bring back its AI Stage, presented by Google for Startups, to examine major shifts in artificial intelligence. The programming will focus on issues such as the SaaS reckoning and the security challenges emerging around AI agents.

The agenda reflects how AI discussions are moving beyond model capabilities toward business-model disruption and operational risk. The emphasis on agent security suggests startups and enterprises are increasingly concerned about governance, trust, and safe deployment as AI systems gain more autonomy.