The Atlantic Festival is just a few weeks away—

prices increase tonight at 11:59 p.m.

The Atlantic Festival is approaching fast—September 18–20 at the Perelman Performing Arts Center in New York City! Prices increase tonight at 11:59 p.m. ET. Get your 1-Day Pass now for the best rate possible to enjoy panel discussions, screenings, podcast tapings, networking moments, book talks, and much, much more. 

This year marks the third annual international film festival DC/Dox in Washington, D.C. A number of Atlantic journalists will moderate panels at the festival, which will feature 94 films highlighting the remarkable breadth and artistry of documentary storytelling today. Film info and passes are available here!

Can’t make it to NYC? Register for your complimentary Virtual Pass now! You’ll be able to watch select sessions via livestream or on demand from anywhere in the world.

Headliners You’ll Hear From:

Join editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg and staff and contributing writers: Anne Applebaum, Adrienne LaFrance, Jemele Hill, Ross Andersen, and Vann R. Newkirk II, alongside many other Atlantic journalists who will meet the moment with rigorous, timely conversations.

• H. R. McMaster, Army Lieutenant General (Ret.) and Atlantic editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg on the shifting global defense landscape.

• NYU business professor Scott Galloway and Atlantic contributing writer Derek Thompson on tech, AI, and the future of business. 

• Gayle King, a co-host of CBS Mornings, along with the actress and author Julianne Moore, will examine the deeper question of what it means to grow older with The Atlantic’s executive editor, Adrienne LaFrance.

• Clara Wu Tsai, Owner and Governor, New York Liberty, and Atlantic contributing writer Jemele Hill on the future of women’s sports.

• W. Kamau Bell, Writer, Director, and Comedian and contributing writer Jemele Hill on comedy's power to reflect culture.

• Peter McGuinness, President and CEO, Impossible Foods and Viraj Puri, the CEO of Gotham Greens, will explore the latest innovations revolutionizing what we eat.

Plus! Out and Abouts

And for those who can’t commit to a full day, we’re introducing Out and Abouts across the city—individually ticketed microevents that bring Atlantic journalism to life beyond the stage. These include a screening of PBS’s The American Revolution at Town Hall on Thursday, September 18, featuring a post-event conversation with Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, Tom Hanks, and Annette Gordon-Reed, moderated by Jeffrey Goldberg.

Attention: Investors, Researchers, Health Innovation Leaders

in the St. Louis Area!

The Atlantic and WashU Olin Business School are hosting a half-day summit, The Business of Health, on Wednesday, October 15, 8–11:30 a.m. at WashU’s Emerson Auditorium in St. Louis, Missouri. This summit brings together leading academics, industry experts, and investors to address a crucial challenge: How do we bridge the gaps between discovery, implementation, and impact? 

PLUS: Be on the lookout as we announce more events coming to D.C. and New York City later this fall!

On Wednesday, August 13, The Atlantic hosted a special screening of the second episode of LIMITLESS: LIVE BETTER NOW alongside National Geographic at the Motion Picture Association in Washington, D.C. The evening included a reception and a thought-provoking conversation with Abigail Marsh, neuroscientist and psychologist, and Jane Root, executive producer and founder of Nutopia, moderated by The Atlantic’s CEO, Nicholas Thompson.

On Tuesday, July 15, and Monday, August 11, The Atlantic hosted virtual events just for subscribers. In July, editor in chief Jeffrey Goldberg discussed “Nuclear War and the Future of National Security” and more with staff writers Ross Andersen, Tom Nichols, and Missy Ryan. Missed the event? Subscribers can view the playback recording from the live event here.

In August, Atlantic executive editor Adrienne LaFrance discussed contributing writer Arthur C. Brooks’s new book, The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life. Playback recording from the live event is available for subscribers here.

You can follow us on social media @AtlanticLIVE to keep up with the latest from the team at AtlanticLIVE and connect with other subscribers. 

Thanks for reading. We’ll be back next month with much, much more. Catch up on past events by visiting our website here or following us on social.

All the best, 

The team at AtlanticLIVE

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