Donald Trump Is Holding A Tech Summit, Clash Between Billionaires Expected

In an attempt to show that he is not going to neglect the tech industry once he assumed office, President-elect Donald Trump is hosting a tech summit. Among the guests expected to attend are CEOs of major companies, including Apple’s Tim Cook and Microsoft’s Satya Nadella. The specifics on the purpose of the summit are yet to be revealed, but considering the last time Trump invited groups of people he disagreed with, it wouldn’t be too hard to believe that the tech giants will be in for a scolding.

The list of attendees was compiled by Recode and it boasts an impressive rundown of prominent figures. Aside from Cook and Nadella, Larry Page from Google and Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook will also be attending. Even Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos has reportedly confirmed to attend, though his presence will likely inject no small amount of awkwardness into the gathering.

Bezos’ publication The Washington Post went after Trump like a rabid dog during his run for the presidency, constantly hounding him on the many scandals that the then Republican nominee was involved with. Considering Trump’s propensity for vindictiveness against anyone that criticizes him, a face-to-face confrontation between him and Bezos might prove extremely interesting.

On that note, the whole affair could prove to be a flashpoint between the Trump administration and Silicon Valley in general, thanks to the overwhelming opposition that the President-elect faced from the tech industry. Billionaire Peter Thiel faced an avalanche of criticism after he announced his support for Trump from fellow tech giants, with some calling for his banishment from the industry altogether, Fortune notes.

Now, those same tech figures, along with Trump, Thiel, and his cabinet picks are set to be placed within the same room. If shouting matches aren’t heard for a mile off at any point during that day, it would be a minor miracle.