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Layoffs Got You Down? Get a Half-Price Expo+ Pass at Disrupt 2024

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Layoffs are tough. This year alone, we’ve already seen 60,000 job cuts across 254 companies according to layoffs.fyi. Looking for ways to grow your network can be even harder during uncertain times. To help those who’ve been impacted by a layoff within the last year (from any company, region, or industry) and are still looking for full-time work, TechCrunch is offering Expo+ Passes at 50% off the current rate.

Don’t let layoffs get you down — lift off your next career move at Disrupt 2024

Facing job loss, whether it’s called downsizing, layoffs, or reducing redundancy, can be a tough experience, particularly during unpredictable times. The silver lining is that with an Expo+ pass, you can engage with a vibrant tech startup community at TC Disrupt, boasting over 10,000 participants, for the entire three days. It’s an ideal setting to network, build connections, and seek out your next (potentially better) opportunity.

Here’s the deal: If you’ve been through a layoff, in any industry, and from any country within one year of October 2024, you qualify for a discounted Expo+ pass. This offer is open to those who are not employed full-time and are not enrolled as full- or part-time students. We will review all registrations and reach out via email if we need to confirm your eligibility.

At Disrupt, you’ll find a wealth of opportunities to explore, with access to startup founders, CEOs, service providers, and partner companies. Here’s a glimpse of what you can enjoy with an Expo+ pass over the three days of the event:

Expo+ Pass Benefits

  • The exhibition floor featuring partners and startups
  • Breakout sessions
  • Event app
  • Side Events
  • Networking meetings*

About TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

TechCrunch Disrupt is where you’ll find innovation for every stage of your startup journey. Whether you’re a budding founder with a revolutionary idea, a seasoned startup looking to scale, or an investor seeking the next big thing, TechCrunch Disrupt offers unparalleled resources, connections, and expert insights to propel your venture forward. Over 10,000 startup leaders will be attending this year’s event on October 28-30 in San Francisco.

*Networking activations access is limited for Expo+ Passes and doesn’t include access to roundtables, small-group sessions, braindates or select receptions.

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