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Billionaires Touch Down in Idaho as AI Dominates Sun Valley Conference

Off-the-record sessions are underway after nearly 190 private jets landed at Friedman Memorial Airport, with delegates focused on AI’s next frontiers through discussions on energy, defense, Disney’s leadership plan, political shifts

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Overview

  • Nearly 190 private jets have arrived at Friedman Memorial Airport, more than double the typical daily traffic and making this the busiest week for the resort’s air hub.
  • High-profile attendees include Apple’s Tim Cook, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and OpenAI’s Sam Altman alongside Disney CEO Bob Iger and political figures such as Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
  • The entirely confidential format ensures all meetings, power lunches and golf outings are held off the record to facilitate unpressured dealmaking.
  • Delegates have launched into strategic talks on artificial intelligence growth, examining investment priorities and technological risks.
  • Participants are also exploring energy and defense industry trends, Disney’s leadership succession plan and implications of current trade policies and regulatory shifts.