Join Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley as He Explores the Evolution of Surveillance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

As discussions about the balance between privacy and public security grow increasingly complex in the age of artificial intelligence, Flock Safety emerges as a focal point in this contentious debate. The company has attracted significant investment while also facing considerable public scrutiny.

To address these pressing matters, Garrett Langley, the founder and CEO of Flock Safety, will take the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Known for facilitating impactful discussions, this event promises a thought-provoking session with Langley.

Langley will delve into topics surrounding AI, surveillance, and the evolving landscape of public safety, adding to the diverse array of engaging conversations scheduled for Disrupt, set to occur from October 13-15 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. More details on the event programming and early bird ticket pricing can be found online.

The Journey of Flock Safety and Langley to Disrupt 2026

Based in Atlanta, Flock Safety is not Langley’s first venture in the startup world. Previously, he contributed to the car subscription service Clutch and the platform Experience, where he managed several departments, including engineering and design, leading to a successful sale to Cox Enterprises for $200 million in 2014.

Founded in 2017, Flock Safety was born from Langley’s collaboration with co-founders Matt Feury and Paige Todd, operating through Y Combinator before achieving substantial success in marketing its surveillance solutions to businesses and law enforcement. While the company is often recognized for its license plate recognition technology, it also develops general surveillance cameras and drone first responders following its acquisition of Aerodome.

The company’s latest fundraising round raised $275 million last year, boosting its valuation to $7.5 billion, significantly up from the previous year’s $4.8 billion. To date, Flock has amassed $950 million in funding since its inception.

Despite its financial achievements, Flock has faced criticism from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, with some individuals going so far as to vandalize its surveillance equipment. The company has faced obstacles, notably when Amazon’s Ring ended a partnership with it, and the LAPD allowed its agreement with Flock to lapse this month.

During his talk, Langley will explore Flock’s strategy regarding the increasingly intertwined world of AI and surveillance, offering insights that will be valuable to both supporters and critics of the company.

To engage in this vital discourse and network with fellow innovators, founders, and tech enthusiasts at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, which will feature various workshops, speaker sessions, after-parties, and networking opportunities, attendees can secure early-bird tickets at advantageous prices.