A notable ceremony at the White House is set for Thursday, where President Donald Trump will honor key figures in tech and science during the “Science: A New Golden Age” Summit.
Elon Musk is anticipated to receive the National Medal of Science, alongside other tech leaders such as Sergey Brin (Google co-founder), Jensen Huang (Nvidia CEO), and Lisa Su (AMD CEO).
Michael Dell (Dell Technologies CEO) and Satya Nadella (Microsoft CEO) are also expected to be awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, recognizing their impactful contributions to economic, environmental, and social well-being in the U.S.
These awards are among the highest federal honors for scientific and technological achievements, acknowledging work in vital fields such as computing, engineering, and artificial intelligence. The National Medal of Science, established in 1959, honors significant contributions to the fields of science and engineering.