Tech executives from leading AI and semiconductor firms are expected to dominate the guest list for the September 24 White House state dinner honoring Xi Jinping, reflecting trader focus on U.S.-China competition in artificial intelligence and chip supply chains. Confirmed or widely reported attendees include OpenAI’s Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Tesla and xAI’s Elon Musk, Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Google’s Sundar Pichai, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, and Apple’s Tim Cook, alongside figures like Dell’s Michael Dell and AI policy advisor David Sacks. These invitations align with ongoing bilateral talks on AI safety, export controls, and model development benchmarks amid regulatory tensions. The event’s proximity to resolution leaves little room for major last-minute shifts, though final attendee confirmations or diplomatic adjustments could still influence outcomes.