As the excitement builds for the upcoming event, we are delighted to see such a fantastic response to our invitation for speakers at the Disrupt 2025 conference, scheduled for October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. This event promises to be a hub of innovation and inspiration, bringing together thought leaders and industry pioneers.
After a thorough evaluation process, we have selected 20 remarkable finalists, comprising 10 breakout sessions and 10 roundtable discussions. Each session is designed to spark engaging conversations and provide valuable insights into the future of technology.
Now, we invite you to play a crucial role in shaping the agenda. The Audience Choice voting is open until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight, marking your last chance to make your voice heard. Cast your votes for your preferred sessions and help determine which topics will take center stage. You can vote for multiple sessions, but please remember that only one vote is allowed per session.
The top five sessions in each category will be included in the official Disrupt 2025 lineup, ensuring that the most popular topics are featured.
Breakout Sessions
Strategies for Successful Acquisitions in Tech: Insights for Founders and Innovators
Aklil Ibssa, Corporate Development and M&A Expert
Leveraging AI for Startups: Automate, Adapt, and Accelerate Your Growth
Anmol Rastogi, Product Leader in AI & ML
Automation with Intelligent Agents: From Enabling Work to Completing Tasks
Chet Kapoor, CEO and Chairman
AI and National Security: A Strategic Playbook for the Future
Dan Hendrycks, Director of Research
Leading Series A Funding in 2025: Maintaining Momentum
Gabriel Kra, Managing Director
Securing Enterprises in the Age of AI Agents
Jack Hidary, CEO, and Jim Breyer, Founder
Embracing AI for a Sustainable Digital Future
Matt Madrigal, Chief Technology Officer
Mining for Success with Generative AI: Trust, Delight, and Profits
Michael Stewart, Managing Partner
Building the AI-Native Enterprise: From Data to Intelligent Agents
Sridhar Ramaswamy, CEO
Achieving Development Goals with AI Tools
Tim Rogers, Product Manager
Roundtable Sessions
The Future of the Space Economy in Low Earth Orbit
Abhijeet Kumar, Lecturer and Strategy Lead
From Startup to Scale-Up: A Go-To-Market Strategy
Anjai Lal, Head of Strategy
Identifying the Next AI Leaders: Insights from Venture Capitalists
Avi Bharadwaj, Investment Director
Transforming Your Business into a Trusted Community for Growth
Justine Palefsky, Tasneem Amina, and Vlad Loktev
Training AI Models: Best Practices for Effective Management
Kyla Guru and Alex Moix, Cyber Policy Experts
Investing in AI: The Importance of Infrastructure and Applications
Paul Drews, Managing Partner
Scaling AI and Search: Lessons from Industry Leaders
Rachel Miller, Product Manager
AI Evaluation: Overcoming Challenges in Real-World Applications
Rohit Patel, Director of Generative AI
Connecting Applications Seamlessly: Innovations in Integration
Scott Weinert, CTO and Co-founder
The Impact of Outside Capital on Company Ownership
Sridhar Vembu, Chief Scientist