Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has accepted an invitation from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to attend a gathering of her right-wing political party in Rome. Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of social media platform X, confirmed his attendance through a post on X. The invitation, reported by Italian newspaper Il Fatto Quotidiano, stated that Musk would be a guest at the Atreju festival, a four-day event organized by Meloni's Brothers of Italy party.

Designed as a platform for discussing pertinent issues, the festival's focus includes topics such as Italy's demographic crisis and the risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI). Musk and Meloni had previously met in Rome in June, where they discussed potential solutions to these challenges. Musk's attendance at Atreju highlights the growing intersection between politics and technology.

This year's festival, held at the fortified Castel Sant'Angelo near the Vatican, will also feature Spanish far-right opposition leader Santiago Abascal as a notable guest. The festival, named after the central character in the fantasy book and film The Neverending Story, has been a key event in Italian politics since its inception in 1998. Musk's presence promises to add an intriguing dynamic to the festival, fueling anticipation for the discussions that will take place during the four-day event.