Tech Leaders Spotted at Allen & Co Conference in Sun Valley, Idaho

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

D’Amaro is attending his first Sun Valley conference as Disney CEO after succeeding Bob 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 co-founding 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.

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.

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.

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

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

Meta’s former operations chief, Sheryl Sandberg, was photographed in Sun Valley dressed comfortably in a white cardigan over a black tank top, with 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.

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.

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