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Spotlight sessions you don’t desire to miss
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Tuesday, October 28
AI internship
AI doesn’t disappoint. You’re just solving the incorrect problems
14:35 – 14:55
Presented by SymfoniaAI
The headlines are that AI pilots are lagging, but world leaders are already scaling AI in manufacturing. From manufacturing to payments and retail, they prove that success depends on focusing on solving complex, domain-specific problems. This discussion goes beyond the hype to show what goes incorrect when AI meets business reality, and how enterprises are fixing it. Expect real-world insights into implementation barriers, the human impact of automation, and why deep expertise translates into tangible results.
Wednesday, October 29
Builders Stage
Stablecoins, startups, salaries: the latest playbook for global hiring
10:40 – 11:00
Presented by: Stone
As startups expand globally, their biggest challenge is not finding talent – it’s paying them. Legacy payroll and banking systems cannot sustain with a distributed, digital-first workforce. Rising visa costs and changing U.S. policies are accelerating the shift to global hiring. Now, fintech innovations are redefining pay through digital wallets, stablecoins and crypto rails, making payments faster, cheaper and borderless. This session discusses why pay is the next frontier in financial infrastructure, where compliance meets innovation and startups transform global teams into a competitive advantage.
Networking is at the heart of Disrupt, and our sponsors make these unforgettable moments possible:
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October 27-29, 2025
- Lunch party
“The future of your company”
Presented by SAP - Tech(Crunch) Women’s Cocktail Party.
“Unlocking Success: Building Networks, Leaders and a Growth Mindset”
Presented by JP Morgan
Startup Battlefield based on MongoDB
An enormous thank you to our Startup Battlefield sponsor, MongoDB, for helping us promote breakthrough ideas and daring founders taking their first big stage at Disrupt. Your support powers the next generation of game-changing startups.
MongoDB can even host Breakout sessions:
Leading Impact: Engineering at the speed of AI
Tuesday, October 28
10:30 – 11:20
In the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence, traditional product cycles not work. Constant model releases, fierce competition and intense work demands require a latest sort of engineering leadership. Leaders from MongoDB’s Factory, Mercor, Fireworks, TinyFish, and Voyage AI share how they build resilient teams, drive rapid growth with fewer resources, and lead with influence at the speed of AI.
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