Which company hosted the first TechCrunch Disrupt conference in 2010?

TechCrunch hosted the first TechCrunch Disrupt conference in 2010.

TechCrunch Disrupt is a technology conference and startup competition organized by TechCrunch, the technology news company founded by Michael Arrington in 2005. The event was designed to bring founders, investors, journalists, and technology enthusiasts together.

The first Disrupt took place in San Francisco in September 2010. A central feature was the Startup Battlefield, in which early-stage companies presented their products to judges and an audience. Winning or appearing at the event became a recognized form of exposure for young startups.

TechCrunch Disrupt is not the same thing as TechCrunch’s news website or its earlier events. Its name refers specifically to the conference series, which later expanded beyond San Francisco and included online editions.