TechCrunch has released an early look at the Smart Systems Stage agenda for its Disrupt 2026 event. The stage is positioned as a venue where energy, infrastructure, and technology intersect. Announced topics range from fusion breakthroughs to the strain AI places on the electrical grid and the wider economy.
Why it matters
The agenda highlights the increasing attention on the infrastructure and energy demands tied to AI systems, framing power and grid capacity as central concerns alongside the technology itself.
Who should care
Readers following AI infrastructure, energy, and the operational demands of scaling technology may find the stage’s programming relevant.