Five AI safety sessions essential for founders at techcrunch disrupt 2026

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature five AI safety sessions aimed at helping founders address security and trust challenges as AI integrates into business operations, autonomous systems, and physical environments. These sessions will cover topics such as securing AI agents, deploying enterprise AI, and ensuring safety in real-world applications. Anthropic’s Cat de Jong will discuss insights from enterprises using Claude, while Okta’s Ric Smith and NanoCo’s Gavriel Cohen will tackle agent security. AWS’s Rudy Mitra, Luta Security’s Katie Moussouris, and cybersecurity veteran Wendy Nather will explore cloud security complexities. On the Real World AI Stage, experts like Shield AI’s Nathan Michael and Nvidia’s Les Karpas will address data gaps and safety in physical AI systems. The event, taking place October 13-15 in San Francisco, offers over 200 sessions and networking opportunities for founders, investors, and tech leaders. Early registration saves up to $200, with a second pass at 50% off before September 25.