UPDATE: President Donald Trump will host a high-profile dinner for tech leaders in the newly renovated Rose Garden on Thursday, October 5, 2023. This exclusive event marks the first gathering in the revamped space, featuring notable attendees such as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
The dinner plans materialized rapidly, coinciding perfectly with a rare public event hosted by First Lady Melania Trump, which focuses on the critical topic of artificial intelligence. The CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, is set to address attendees at the First Lady’s afternoon event before joining the dinner in the Rose Garden later that evening.
In a statement to CNN, a White House spokesperson emphasized the significance of the occasion, stating, “The Rose Garden Club at the White House is the hottest place to be in Washington, or perhaps the world.” The President is eager to welcome top business, political, and tech leaders to this exclusive dinner and to many more in the future at this stunning new venue.
The Rose Garden has undergone a dramatic transformation, featuring stone paving designed to resemble the patio at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. This renovation includes embedded presidential seals and drainage grates styled like American flags. The President has been actively involved in the renovations, checking in frequently with workers this summer and even inviting them to the Oval Office for a photo opportunity.
Recent installations in the Rose Garden include new lighting systems and speakers, leading to a vibrant atmosphere enhanced by a curated playlist featuring classics from Billy Joel, Elton John, and The Beatles.
This dinner not only symbolizes a significant moment for the Trump administration but also highlights the ongoing connections between tech leaders and government officials. As the event unfolds, eyes will be on the discussions that shape the future of technology and its intersection with policy.
Stay tuned as we bring you more updates from this pivotal gathering at the White House.
