Argentine President Javier Milei is set to embark on a high-profile visit to Silicon Valley at the end of May, where he plans to meet with top tech executives including Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Milei’s mission to San Francisco will also involve discussions with representatives from Apple, OpenAI, Google, and other prominent companies in the technology sector. The visit aims to attract investments to position Argentina as a hub for artificial intelligence, leveraging the country’s extensive land availability, skilled workforce, and favorable government policies.
This upcoming trip follows a recent meeting between Milei and venture capitalist Peter Thiel in Buenos Aires, as well as discussions with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. With a focus on promoting austerity measures, Milei has garnered international recognition for his efforts, receiving praise from billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller. The council of the president’s economic advisors, led by Demian Reidel, is working to finalize the agenda for the visit, highlighting the potential growth opportunities in the technology sector for Argentina.
Argentina’s Ambassador to the US, Gerardo Werthein, will accompany Milei on the mission, aiming to foster strategic partnerships and explore opportunities for collaboration in the tech industry. While Meta Platforms declined to comment on the upcoming meeting, the visit underscores Argentina’s commitment to enhancing its digital infrastructure and attracting foreign investment. As Milei seeks to position Argentina as a key player in the artificial intelligence space, the trip to Silicon Valley represents a significant step towards achieving this goal.
