The Smart Systems Stage at Disrupt 2026: Where Energy Meets AI's Insatiable Appetite

AI's explosive growth is straining the electrical grid like nothing before. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco, the Smart Systems Stage will bring together energy innovators and tech leaders to tackle this challenge head-on. From October 13-15 at Moscone Center, attendees will hear from companies like Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Helion, Inertia, and Bloom Energy about the real infrastructure needed to power the next decade of innovation.

The agenda covers the entire spectrum of power solutions. Commonwealth Fusion Systems and Helion will discuss commercial fusion's path to the grid. Twilio founder Jeff Lawson, now CEO of Inertia, will share his transition from software to fusion. A panel on grid modernization features leaders from Heron Power and WeaveGrid, exploring how utilities and startups are upgrading aging infrastructure. And a session on AI's power problem will have experts from Ambrosia Energy and Bloom Energy addressing the race to secure electricity for data centers.

This is the last chance to take advantage of current discount pricing on tickets for founders, investors, and others. The Smart Systems Stage is just one part of a three-day event with multiple stages, networking, and side events. For those building the next energy breakthrough or trying to understand what's really holding AI back, Disrupt 2026 offers the full picture. Register now before prices go up.

Source: TechCrunch