Here are the tech leaders and ultrawealthy in rural Idaho for billionaire summer camp

Summer camp is back in session — if your bunkmates run the world's biggest tech and media companies.Tech CEOs are descending on Sun Valley, Idaho, as the annual Allen & Co. conference kicks off on Tuesday.K...

July 7, 2026

Summer camp is back in session — if your bunkmates run the world's biggest tech and media companies.

Tech CEOs are descending on Sun Valley, Idaho, as the annual Allen & Co. conference kicks off on Tuesday.

Known as "summer camp for billionaires," the invite-only gathering is expected to draw leaders from Amazon, Apple, Meta, OpenAI, and other major media companies. Though discussions among invitees are kept confidential, Tim Armstrong, the CEO of Flowcode, previously told Business Insider that AI was the "1,000-pound gorilla" in "every conversation, every meeting" at last year's conference.

Hundreds of private jets, bringing some of the world's most influential executives, have been flocking to the mountain resort since Monday. Tim Burke, director of the Sun Valley Friedman Memorial Airport, told Business Insider he expects between 300 and 350 aircraft each day of the conference, more than four times the typical traffic.

Here are the CEOs and billionaires we've spotted in Sun Valley so far.

David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery

Zaslav arrived as Warner Bros. Discovery weighs major strategic changes after announcing plans to split into two stand-alone public companies, separating its streaming and studio business from its traditional cable networks.

Jerry Yang, former CEO of Yahoo

The Yahoo cofounder remains a prominent investor through AME Cloud Ventures, backing AI and enterprise technology startups. Yang has become a regular fixture at Sun Valley as AI has emerged as the dominant topic among tech leaders.

Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors

Barra is steering GM through a slower-than-expected transition to electric vehicles while expanding its lineup of hybrid models. The automaker has also been investing heavily in autonomous driving and software as competition intensifies.

Bret Taylor, chairman of OpenAI

Taylor chairs OpenAI's board while also leading Sierra, the AI startup he cofounded that builds customer service agents for businesses. His appearance comes as AI investment, infrastructure costs, and enterprise adoption remain top themes at this year's conference.

Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube

Mohan oversees YouTube as it continues to dominate streaming watch time and expand its business around Shorts, podcasts, and AI-powered creator tools. The platform remains a key player in the battle for digital advertising and entertainment audiences.

Bob Iger, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company

Iger stepped down as Disney CEO in March after handing the reins to Josh D'Amaro, ending his second stint leading the entertainment giant. He remains a senior advisor and Disney board member through the end of 2026.

Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix

Sarandos leads Netflix as the streaming giant continues to invest in live events, advertising, and sports programming while maintaining its lead over traditional media rivals. Netflix remains a central player in conversations about the future of entertainment.

Ken Langone, cofounder of Home Depot, with Zaslav

The billionaire investor and Home Depot cofounder remains an influential voice in corporate America and philanthropy. Langone frequently weighs in on the economy, politics, and business leadership.

Barry Diller, chairman of IAC

Arriving on a bike as he did in previous years, the veteran conference attendee has spent decades shaping the media industry through companies including IAC, Expedia, and Match Group.

Rob Manfred, MLB Commissioner

Manfred is overseeing MLB's efforts to expand streaming distribution and modernize the league's media business, as sports rights remain among the entertainment industry's most valuable assets.

John Henry, principal owner of Fenway Sports Group

Henry oversees Fenway Sports Group, whose portfolio includes the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool FC, and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Michael Eisner, former Walt Disney Company CEO

Eisner led Disney from 1984 to 2005 and remains one of the entertainment industry's most recognizable executives. A longtime Sun Valley attendee, he continues to invest in media and technology ventures and to advise companies.

Kevin Warsh, chair of the Federal Reserve

Warsh arrived in Sun Valley just weeks after taking over as chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell. He's taking over at a pivotal moment for the economy, with investors watching how he approaches inflation, interest rates, and the Fed's independence.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi with Wendi Murdoch, former wife of Rupert Murdoch

Khosrowshahi is steering Uber into its next phase as the company expands beyond rides into AI and autonomous vehicles. The CEO has been positioning Uber as a potential backbone for the future of self-driving transportation.

Wendi Murdoch, the ex-wife of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, returns to Sun Valley as a longtime attendee. She's been investing in startups through her venture firm and remains connected to Silicon Valley and global business leaders.

Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir

Karp leads Palantir as the defense software company expands its AI business across government and commercial customers. The outspoken CEO has emerged as one of Silicon Valley's most vocal figures on AI.

Josh D'Amaro, CEO of Disney, with Michael Kives, cofounder of K5 Global

D'Amaro is attending his first Sun Valley conference as Disney CEO after succeeding Iger in March. He takes the helm as Disney focuses on streaming profitability, AI, and the expansion of its theme parks and entertainment businesses.

Kives arrives as one of Hollywood and Silicon Valley's well-connected investors. Before cofounding K5 Global, he spent more than a decade as a talent agent at Creative Artists Agency and has built K5 into a venture firm known for backing tech companies.

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, with John Ternus, incoming CEO of Apple

Cook arrives as he prepares to step down as Apple's CEO after nearly 15 years at the helm. He will hand the role to Apple hardware chief John Ternus in September while remaining with the company as executive chairman.

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI

Altman arrives as OpenAI continues its push to build the next generation of AI systems while expanding its business beyond ChatGPT. The CEO is helping lead one of the biggest technology races in decades as the company looks toward filing an IPO.

Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, with his wife Elena

Amazon's chief executive, Andy Jassy, arrived in Sun Valley dressed casually in a button-down shirt over a black T-shirt, accompanied by his wife, Elena Jassy.

Retail giant Amazon is cementing its place in the AI race after inking a $50 billion investment agreement with OpenAI in February.

Sheryl Sandberg, former chief operations officer of Meta

Meta's former operations chief, Sheryl Sandberg, was photographed in Sun Valley dressed comfortably in a white cardigan over a black tank top, with a to-go cup in hand.

Sandberg stepped down as COO in 2022 and from Meta's board in 2024. She now runs a women's nonprofit that she founded, as well as a venture capital firm, Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners.

Reid Hoffman, cofounder of LinkedIn

LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman was part of this year's Sun Valley attendee list. Hoffman, who founded LinkedIn in 2003, launched Manas AI last year, a company that uses AI to accelerate drug research.

Joshua Kushner, founder of Thrive Capital, with his wife, Karlie Kloss

Billionaire venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, the founder and managing partner of Thrive Capital, was photographed hand in hand with his wife, supermodel Karlie Kloss.

Bill Gates, cofounder of Microsoft, with girlfriend Paula Hurd

The semi-retired Microsoft cofounder continues to focus on AI, global health, and climate through the Gates Foundation.

Jeff Bezos, executive chairman of Amazon, with his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos

Bezos arrives as Amazon continues investing heavily in AI, cloud computing, and logistics. The billionaire stepped down as CEO in 2021 but remains closely involved in the company's long-term strategy. He also oversees space company Blue Origin and other ventures.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, with Dina Powell McCormick, a former US Deputy national security advisor, and 2 Meta execs

Zuckerberg attended the conference with a lineup of other Meta executives, including president and vice chair Powell McCormick, chief operating officer Javier Olivan, and chief strategy officer David Wehner.

The CEO has made AI the company's top priority, while continuing to expand its smart glasses and wearable tech businesses.

Bari Weiss, editor in chief of CBS News

In one of the year's biggest shake-ups in broadcast journalism, Weiss was named editor in chief of CBS News. The former opinion editor and founder of The Free Press now oversees the network's news division.

Jared Kushner, CEO of Affinity Partners, with his wife, Ivanka Trump

The former White House senior advisor and son-in-law to Donald Trump is a longtime attendee at Sun Valley. Kushner recently expanded his Miami-based investment firm's portfolio while remaining involved in global affairs.

Evan Spiegel, CEO of Snap

Evan Spiegel, the cofounder and CEO of Snap, was spotted at the conference in a dark green Patagonia puffer. The social media CEO has doubled down on augmented reality as Snap's future, defending the Specs AR glasses' $2,195 price tag as "a new type of computer."

Eddy Cue, an Apple senior vice president

Eddy Cue is the senior vice president of services and health at Apple.

He has emerged as one of the company's most visible AI executives, testifying in the Google antitrust remedies trial that Apple is exploring AI-powered search in Safari. He warned that AI could eventually displace traditional search engines and even iPhones, if AI reshapes computing as dramatically as previous technology shifts.

Ryan Smith, Qualtrics chairman

Qualtrics cofounder Ryan Smith was seen at the event wearing a white T-shirt and a gray jacket. Smith has focused on scaling the company's AI strategy as executive chairman while launching a $1 billion venture fund, HX One, to invest in growth-stage tech companies.

Mike Cavanagh, co-CEO of Comcast

Mike Cavanagh, the co-CEO of Comcast, was seen at the conference wearing a navy blue polo shirt, gray hoodie, and a Nike baseball cap featuring the Comcast Paris 2024 Olympics logo. Cavanagh has led the company's spin-off of NBCUniversal into a stand-alone public company, which he will oversee as CEO.

Robert Kraft, CEO of Kraft

Robert Kraft wore a blue long sleeve at the conference. The CEO has advanced a $500 million privately funded waterfront stadium for the New England Revolution and has also secured agreements to host FIFA World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium in New England.

Ivan Zhao, CEO of Notion Labs

Ivan Zhao, who heads Notion, wore a plain white t-shirt, a royal blue bomber jacket, and small, round-framed sunglasses to the event. The CEO has been working on Notion's push into AI, positioning it as more than just a note-taking app.