"President Donald Trump convened some of Silicon Valley's most influential figures Thursday evening at the White House, hosting a high-profile dinner that underscored the tech industry's evolving relationship with his administration. The gathering in the newly renovated Rose Garden brought together 33 attendees, including CEOs from major technology companies, venture capitalists, and administration officials. With 13 billionaires in attendance and many others worth millions of dollars, the event was easily one of the wealthiest gatherings in the history of the White House."
"Notably absent from the dinner were Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO and former Trump ally, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia's chief executive and Fortune's Most Powerful Person in Business. Musk claimed on social media that he "was invited, but unfortunately could not attend," though initial reports suggested he was not on the guest list. Huang, meanwhile, has a pattern of skipping high-profile events, preferring direct one-on-one meetings."
Thirty-three Silicon Valley leaders, including major CEOs and venture capitalists, attended a White House dinner that featured 13 billionaires and many wealthy attendees. Several companies pledged billions in U.S. investments and asked for favorable regulatory treatment and government contracts while positioning for the AI boom. Elon Musk and Jensen Huang were absent, with Musk saying he could not attend despite reports about the guest list. The dinner followed an AI education summit hosted by the First Lady and was the first major Rose Garden gathering since its August 2025 renovation.
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