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Spotlight sessions you won’t want to miss
Our sponsors are shaping the future of industries — and you can catch them live at Disrupt:
Tuesday October 28
AI Stage
AI Isn’t Failing. You’re Just Solving the Wrong Problems
2:35 p.m. – 2:55 p.m.
Presented by SymphonyAI
The headlines say AI pilots are stalling, but global leaders are already scaling AI in production. From manufacturing to payments to retail, they’re proving success comes from focus: solving complex, domain-specific problems. This discussion goes beyond hype to reveal what breaks when AI meets business reality — and how enterprises are fixing it. Expect real-world insights on deployment barriers, the human impact of automation, and why deep expertise drives measurable results.
Wednesday October 29
Builders Stage
Stablecoins, Startups, Salaries: The New Playbook for Global Hiring
10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Presented by: Pebl
As startups scale globally, their biggest challenge isn’t finding talent — it’s paying them. Legacy payroll and banking systems can’t keep up with a distributed, digital-first workforce. Rising visa costs and shifting U.S. policies are accelerating the move to global hiring. Now fintech innovation is redefining payroll through digital wallets, stablecoins, and crypto rails, making payments faster, cheaper, and borderless. This session dives into why payroll is the next frontier of financial infrastructure, where compliance meets innovation and startups turn global teams into a competitive edge.
Networking is at the heart of Disrupt, and our sponsors make those memorable moments possible:
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Lunch Reception
“Future Forward Your Business”
Presented by SAP
Women of Tech(Crunch) Cocktail Reception
“Unlocking Success: Building Networks, Champions, and a Growth Mindset”
Presented by J.P. Morgan
Startup Battlefield, powered by MongoDB
Huge thanks to our Startup Battlefield sponsor, MongoDB, for helping us champion breakthrough ideas and bold founders taking their first big stage at Disrupt. Your support fuels the next generation of game-changing startups.
MongoDB will also be hosting a Breakout session:
Leading for Impact: Engineering at the Speed of AI
Tuesday, October 28
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
In the fast-moving world of AI, traditional product cycles no longer work. Constant model releases, fierce competition, and intense work demands call for a new kind of engineering leadership. Leaders from Factory, Mercor, Fireworks, TinyFish, and MongoDB’s Voyage AI share how they’re building resilient teams, driving rapid growth with leaner resources, and leading with impact at the speed of AI.
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