Science Corporation CEO Max Hodak predicts a shift away from traditional screens toward brain-computer interfaces as the next frontier in technology. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, Hodak shared his vision of screen-free interfaces that could transform how humans interact with machines. His company is pioneering this field by conducting the first U.S. human trials of a biohybrid brain-computer interface, guided by a leading neurobiologist. This technology aims not only to revolutionize user experience but also to offer critical medical applications.

Hodak’s background blends biomedical engineering and brain-computer research, including co-founding Neuralink. Since founding Science Corp in 2021, the company has focused on neural engineering innovations designed to assist individuals with vision, cognition, and mobility challenges. A notable achievement is the PRIMA implant, which has restored eyesight in people with severe vision loss by wirelessly delivering visual information to the retina. Science Corp has raised $230 million in a Series C financing round, currently valued at $1.5 billion.

Beyond restoring vision, Hodak envisions broader medical capabilities for brain implants, such as healing damaged brain cells, seizure prediction, and potential treatments for diseases like Parkinson’s. These advances suggest a future where neural interfaces merge medical interventions with new modes of communication and control beyond keyboards and screens. Hodak’s session at Disrupt will provide insight into how such technology could reshape the startup landscape and impact everyday life.

TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, taking place October 13-15 in San Francisco, will gather over 10,000 founders, investors, and tech leaders to explore these emerging trends. Hodak’s presentation is part of a wider conference focus on sustainable AI companies and innovative hardware. Attending Disrupt offers an opportunity to engage directly with Silicon Valley’s pioneering thinkers and discover the evolving relationship between humans and technology as the era of screen-based interaction wanes.