Blackstone Partner Jas Khaira to Highlight Next Generation AI Innovators at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

Blackstone senior partner Jas Khaira is set to appear on the Builders stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, where she will discuss how investors and founders can build the forthcoming generation of AI powerhouses.

Hosted each year by TechCrunch, the Disrupt conference has turned into a platform for up‑and‑coming tech startups and a testing arena for concepts that may transform markets. The Builders stage specifically brings together founders, investors and seasoned industry players to debate concrete routes for scaling early‑stage ideas into full‑scale enterprises.

Overseeing Blackstone’s technology investment portfolio, Khaira has directed billions of dollars into AI‑centric firms in recent years. Her background ranges from seed‑stage financing to later‑stage growth capital, providing her with a wide‑angle perspective on the sector’s development and the challenges startups often face.

In her presentation, Khaira will likely cover topics like recruiting talent in a fierce AI labor market, the critical role of strong data governance, and tactics for maneuvering the growing regulatory maze around generative models. She will also offer advice on how investors can spot high‑potential teams and technologies ahead of mainstream adoption, a capability Blackstone has refined via sector research and direct mentorship.

Participants can now obtain a ticket to the conference, benefiting from a promotion that provides a 50 % discount on a second pass. This lower price is intended to motivate teams and partners to bring extra colleagues, enriching the conversation among the community of builders, investors and technologists who will shape the AI landscape in the coming years.