Prepare yourself for one of the most exciting attractions at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — quite literally. Chris Barman, the CEO of Slate Auto, will drive one of their brand-new electric trucks onto the Disrupt Stage for its global debut.
Be present in the audience for the real-time EV introduction on the main stage. Get as much as $624 off this week when you register before October 17. Want to bring your colleagues? You can save an additional 15–30% on passes for groups.
How Slate is revolutionizing the EV market for businesses — shown live
Barman will offer participants an exclusive glimpse into how Slate is transforming the commercial EV landscape — in areas ranging from design to production — and describe the challenges of launching a next-generation automotive firm in a sector that demands immense capital. Get ready for an honest discussion covering the complexities of hardware innovation, the supply chain, and manufacturing at the startup level, along with a firsthand, live presentation of one of this year’s most talked-about new EVs.
About Chris Barman
Christine (Chris) Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, is at the helm of the company’s drive to develop vehicles that are affordable, customizable and desirable. Previously, she was the global VP of strategic business development and solutions in transportation at HCL Technologies as well as CTO of the Industrial Sector at Eaton Corporation.
Barman’s career also includes more than 20 years with Chrysler in leadership positions in engineering, systems, and product creation, leading innovations in self-driving technology, electrical systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. As a mechanical engineer who trained at Purdue and earned an MBA from the University of Michigan, she is committed to mentoring future generations of female engineers.
Drive into the future: See the EV launch live and pocket significant savings
With over 10,000 founders, investors, executives, and tech experts gathering at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 (October 27–29), this presentation is essential viewing for anyone involved in mobility, manufacturing, or hardware innovation.
Sign up now to save as much as $624 during this week’s limited-time offer. Prices go up after October 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Bringing your team? Get an additional discount of 15–30% on group tickets during our flash sale. Secure your group tickets here.
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October 27-29, 2025
