From The Atlantic.

Kick off The Atlantic Festival with the Ideas Session, where we will have a series of rigorous conversations to unpack the most pressing issues of our time. Lieutenant General (ret.) and former National Security Adviser to President Donald Trump H.R. McMaster will explore the global defense landscape with Atlantic editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg; the award-winning comedian W. Kamau Bell will sit down with Atlantic contributor Jemele Hill to examine the role of comedians in political discourse and how humor evolves to reflect changing societal norms; the Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna will discuss the next frontier in medical innovation with Jeffrey Goldberg; and the 48th vice president, Mike Pence, will discuss the future of conservatism with Atlantic staff writer Tim Alberta.

Speakers include:
H.R. McMaster, Lieutenant General (ret.) and Former National Security Adviser
Jennifer Doudna, Founder, Innovative Genomics Institute and Nobel Laureate in Chemistry
W. Kamau Bell, Writer, Director, and Comedian
Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States
Jemele Hill, Contributing Writer, The Atlantic
Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor in Chief, The Atlantic
Tim Alberta, Staff Writer, The Atlantic

The Atlantic Festival brings the brand’s essential journalism to life on stage through dynamic conversations, exclusive screenings, and engaging performances. Expect rigorous dialogue with influential voices in politics, culture, business, technology, and media—plus opportunities to connect with other curious, thoughtful attendees.

The 2025 lineup includes Scott Galloway, Richard Ayoade with David Letterman, H.R. McMaster, Clara Wu Tsai, Arvind Krishna, Jennifer Doudna, Monica Lewinsky, Catherine Coleman Flowers, Bryan Stevenson, Dr. Becky Kennedy, and many more. Atlantic journalists including Jeffrey Goldberg, Jemele Hill, Vann Newkirk, and Sophie Gilbert will moderate and lead discussions.

Explore the full event: https://www.theatlantic.com/theatlanticfestival/