Replit CEO Amjad Masad to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Amjad Masad, the co-founder and CEO of collaborative coding platform Replit, has been announced as a featured speaker for the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Scheduled for October 13–15 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, the conference will host over 10,000 founders, investors, and technologists. Masad's appearance comes during a period of explosive growth for Replit, which saw its valuation skyrocket to $9 billion earlier this year, up from $3 billion just six months prior.

This massive valuation leap reflects Replit's soaring financial performance in the generative AI era. The company's current annual run-rate is tracking toward $1 billion, representing a staggering increase from its reported revenue of just $2.8 million in 2024. Masad, who founded the company a decade ago, will discuss how AI tools are reshaping the software development landscape by allowing non-technical users to easily turn ideas into fully functional products.

For software practitioners and startup founders, Masad's insights will address the practical realities of building sustainable businesses in an era where AI-assisted programming is becoming the norm. The discussion will explore how Replit is evolving beyond simple prototyping to help developers fully flesh out complex software. Attendees can also explore specialized tracks at the event, including the Builders Stage, AI Stage, Smart Systems Stage, and Real World AI Stage, which will cover infrastructure, security, and the physical impacts of AI.

Prospective attendees can secure tickets to the three-day conference with promotional discounts of up to $300, or a flash sale discount of $100, available until 11:59 p.m. PT on Tuesday, August 25.