David Ellison, Bari Weiss, Sam Altman Among Moguls Headed to Allen & Co.'s 2026 Sun Valley Retreat
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Matt Donnelly
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Summary
The article covers the upcoming 2026 Allen & Co. Sun Valley leadership retreat, known as the "billionaire summer camp," which has released its guest list featuring major media and tech moguls including David Ellison, Bari Weiss, and Sam Altman. The retreat, held annually in Idaho, serves as a venue for high-level networking, corporate deal-making, and diplomacy among industry titans, with private jets and luxury accommodations setting the scene.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNo room this summer on David Geffen's mega-yacht, Rising Sun? Oligarchs and moguls needn't worry, there's always July in Sun Valley
The 'billionaire summer camp' has long been the scene for trust falls and starry panels, while the real gamesmanship of corporate acquisitions and diplomacy plays out in quaint mountain cabins while private jets idle on the tarmac
Variety has obtained a copy of the 2026 guest list, which promises another blockbuster year of chief executives and a few off-the-wall invites
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