Archive · 22 Sep 2026
OpenAI's Greg Brockman Joins Trump-Xi White House State Dinner
Greg Brockman, a leader at OpenAI, is expected to attend a special dinner hosted by President Donald Trump.
The dinner is for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
It will happen at the White House on Thursday.
Many technology leaders and political officials are also expected to attend.
Brockman's attendance is receiving attention because he and his wife donated $25 million to a pro-Trump political group.
The donation came from them personally, not from OpenAI.
The dinner takes place while the United States and China are competing in artificial intelligence.
Officials are also discussing ways to communicate about serious AI-related dangers.
Some AI leaders want countries to work together on safety rules.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman is expected to attend President Donald Trump's state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The dinner is scheduled for Thursday at the White House during Xi's visit to Washington.
Brockman's attendance was confirmed by a person familiar with the plans and an OpenAI spokesperson.
Brockman and his wife, Anna, donated a combined $25 million to the pro-Trump MAGA Inc. super PAC in 2025.
The event comes as the United States and China discuss AI risks, safety standards and emergency communication.
- Who
- OpenAI President Greg Brockman is expected to attend President Donald Trump's dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside technology executives, political donors and officials.
- What
- A White House state dinner will bring together US, Chinese and technology leaders, with Brockman among the expected guests.
- When
- The dinner is scheduled for Thursday during Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.
- Where
- The White House in Washington.
- Why
- The gathering occurs amid US-China competition over artificial intelligence and discussions about AI safety, standards and national security risks.
- Expected attendee
- Greg Brockman, president of OpenAI
- Host
- US President Donald Trump
- Guest of honor
- Chinese President Xi Jinping
- Location
- The White House, Washington
- Schedule
- Thursday, during Xi's visit to Washington
- Political donations
- Greg Brockman and his wife, Anna, gave a combined $25 million to MAGA Inc. in 2025
- AI discussions
- US and Chinese officials have discussed an emergency communication channel for major AI-related incidents