Jamie Dimon and other top business leaders attend White House dinner. Check out the guest list.

Last Updated on April 13, 2024 by Robert C. Hoopes

Top business leaders and tech moguls gathered at the White House for a state dinner hosted by President Joe Biden in honor of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Among the attendees were Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan, Tim Cook of Apple, and Jeff Bezos, former Amazon CEO.

One of the highlights of the evening was Microsoft president Brad Smith’s announcement of a $2.9 billion investment in AI data centers in Japan by 2025. This move solidifies Microsoft’s commitment to expanding its presence in the region.

Other notable guests included Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, and SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son. The event focused on strengthening military and economic partnerships between the US and Japan, as well as discussing new technology initiatives in cybersecurity and AI.

The gathering of such influential figures underscores the importance of collaboration between the two countries in the ever-evolving tech landscape. With investments and partnerships being forged, the future looks promising for advancing technology and innovation on a global scale.