Lunch with Admiral James Stavridis: Discussing ‘2054’

Advancing The Line for Veterans (ATLVets) invites you to mark your calendars and plan to join us for an exclusive and unforgettable luncheon with Admiral Stavridis, a distinguished military leader and author, as he discusses his latest book and shares insights from his remarkable career. This special event will include a book signing, a captivating speaking engagement, and an exclusive luncheon with Admiral Stavridis himself.

LUNCHEON EVENT SCHEDULE

1. Exclusive Luncheon and Speaking Event (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM)

• Location: Buckhead Club – Ball Room
• Attire: Business
• Limited to a select number of guests, the Exclusive Luncheon will provide an opportunity for attendees to engage in a relaxed and intimate setting with Admiral Stavridis. Guests will enjoy a multi-course meal, receive a signed copy of his book **OUTLINED IN TICKET OPTIONS**, and have the chance to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations.

2. Book Signing (1:30 PM – 2:00 PM)

• Location: Buckhead Club – Ball Room
• After the Speaking event, Admiral Stavridis will sign copies of his latest book, which will be available for purchase prior to or at the event. This session is open to both private dinner guests and those attending the speaking event.

Additional Event Details

Ticket Types:

• Exclusive Luncheon
  • Provides access to the book signing and speaking event
• Exclusive Luncheon Package with Book Purchase
  • Provides access to the book signing and speaking event along with a signed copy of the book
• Main Evening Speaking Event (7:15 – 9:00pm) – Click here for tickets

Here’s a bit about Admiral Stavridis:

A Florida native, Jim Stavridis attended the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, and spent 37 years in the Navy, rising to the rank of 4-star Admiral. Among his many commands were four years as the 16th Supreme Allied Commander at NATO, where he oversaw operations in Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, the Balkans, and counter piracy off the coast of Africa. He also commanded US Southern Command in Miami, charged with military operations through Latin America for nearly three years. He was the longest serving Combatant Commander in recent US history. Following his military career, he served for five years as the 12th Dean of The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University.

In the course of his career in the Navy, he served as senior military assistant to the Secretary of the Navy and the Secretary of Defense. He led the Navy’s premier operational think tank for innovation, Deep Blue, immediately after the 9/11 attacks. Admiral Stavridis was promoted directly from 1-star rank to 3-star rank in 2004.

His books have sold over 500,000 copies worldwide and have been published in more than twenty different languages. An active user of social networks, he has tens of thousands of connections on the social networks. His TED talk on 21st century security in 2012 has had over one million views. He tweeted the end of combat operations in the Libyan NATO intervention. His memoir of the NATO years, “The Accidental Admiral,” was released in October 2014, and he had two books out in 2017: “The Leader’s Bookshelf: 50 Books That Make Us Better Leaders” in March and “Sea Power: The History and Geopolitics of the Oceans” in June. His tenth book, and first novel, “2034: A Novel of the Next World War” (co-written with Elliot Ackerman) was published on March 9, 2021 and debuted as #6 on the New York Times fiction bestseller list. “The Sailor’s Bookshelf: Fifty Books to Know the Sea” was published in November 2021. “To Risk It All: Nine Conflicts and the Crucible of Decision” was published in May 2022.

He is currently Partner and Vice Chairman, Global Affairs of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm and is Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation.

Admiral Stavridis is Chair Emeritus of the Board of the US Naval Institute, the professional association of the Nation’s sea services: Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. He is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and Chief International Security Analyst for NBC News.