FLOCK SAFETY CEO TO ADDRESS PRIVACY DEBATE AT DISRUPT 2026

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TUE, JUL 28, 2026

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Garrett Langley, founder and CEO of surveillance platform Flock Safety, will take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to discuss the tension between public safety and privacy rights.

Flock Safety operates at the intersection of a growing policy debate over surveillance technology and civil liberties. The company's automatic license plate reader systems have become central to discussions about where regulators should draw the line on public monitoring. Langley's appearance at the conference comes as TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 expands its programming with multiple specialized stages. The event will feature dedicated spaces for fintech and AI discussions on the Smart Money Stage, while the Smart Systems Stage will explore infrastructure challenges including energy demands from AI systems. The conference continues to position itself as a venue for examining technology's broader societal impact. Disrupt 2026 also offers volunteer opportunities providing backstage access to the startup conference's operations.

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