TechCrunch50 is a conference taking place September 8-10, 2008 where 52 of the best startups will launch in front of the industry's most influential venture capitalists, corporations, fellow entrepreneurs, and press.

The conference also features a variety of keynote speakers, expert panelists, and a DemoPit with 100 additional early-stage companies.

Follow our coverage of TechCrunch50 here before, during and after the conference. Coverage from other news outlets can be found here.