Tech and Media Titans Converge at Sun Valley’s Allen & Co. Conference
The world’s most influential leaders in technology, media, and finance are descending upon Sun Valley, Idaho, as the annual Allen & Co. conference commenced on July 8, 2025. This exclusive gathering, often referred to as “summer camp for billionaires,” has been a fixture in the business calendar for over four decades, fostering discreet dealmaking and shaping industry trends.
The quiet resort town is bracing for an influx of high-profile attendees, with an estimated 175 private jets expected to land at Friedman Memorial Airport. The conference, hosted by the New York-based investment firm Allen & Co., is known for its closed-door sessions and the air of secrecy surrounding its discussions.
Among the first to arrive were prominent figures including Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, David Zaslav, chief executive of Warner Bros. Discovery, and Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI. Dozens more executives are anticipated to join the invitation-only event over the coming days. The allure of Sun Valley lies in its ability to provide a neutral ground for leaders to connect, strategize, and potentially forge partnerships away from the glare of public scrutiny.
Here’s a look at some of the key figures spotted at the 2025 Sun Valley conference so far:
- Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company
- David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery
- Tim Cook, CEO of Apple
- Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber
- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI
- Tobias Lütke, CEO of Shopify
- Jim Lanzone, CEO of Yahoo
- Michael Eisner, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company
- Bobby Kotick, former CEO of Activision Blizzard
- Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors
- Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix
- Spencer Neumann, chief financial officer of Netflix
- Robert Thomson, CEO of News Corp
- Fred Krupp, president of the Environmental Defense Fund
- Sheryl Sandberg, former chief operating officer of Meta, and her husband Tom Bernthal
The conference’s legacy is built on its ability to facilitate significant deals and shape the future of the media and technology landscapes. While the specifics of discussions remain confidential, industry observers anticipate that topics such as artificial intelligence, streaming services, and the evolving media landscape will be central to this year’s conversations. The gathering serves as a crucial barometer for the direction of these powerful industries, and the outcomes of the meetings in Sun Valley are likely to reverberate throughout the business world for months to come.
