US EditionTech and Media Titans Touch Down in Sun Valley for the Allen & Co. Conference
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Altman criticized the Democratic Party for opposing innovation and entrepreneurship, highlighting a Silicon Valley shift as top tech leaders increasingly move toward conservative politics.
- On July 8, 2025, top executives from the technology, media, and finance sectors, such as OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Disney’s Bob Iger, gathered at the exclusive annual event held in Sun Valley, Idaho, hosted by the investment firm Allen & Company.
- The gathering follows a recent political realignment in Silicon Valley, as executives like Altman and Andreessen criticize Democratic policies and align more with conservative and libertarian views.
- Altman praised the Trump administration’s deregulatory stance on AI and crypto, referenced his Stargate joint venture announced in January to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure, and expressed eagerness to meet Zuckerberg despite talent poaching tensions.
- Altman declared himself politically homeless on July 4, calling for renewed 'techno-capitalism,' while Andreessen’s 2023 manifesto argued technological innovation overcomes regulatory constraints that stifle progress.
- The conference highlights a shift in Silicon Valley's political landscape and signals continued influence of tech leaders on innovation policy amid escalating regulatory scrutiny and competitive talent battles.
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Idaho prepares every July to welcome tech and entertainment entrepreneurs at an exclusive event that they have named the “summer camp” of billionaires, where they attend from Tim Cook, Apple, to Mark Zuckerberg, Meta. According to local media, after the U.S. Independence celebrations end, entrepreneurs travel to Sun Valley for a conference where they can from socializing, making deals and even participating in seminars. This year, the conference…
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