04/12/2026
One of our highlights of the year is coming soon!
Join us for our annual NATO Ambassadors Lunch! We are pleased to announce our 2026 Ambassadors Lunch with NATO - Allied Command Transformation (ACT) on April 24th, as we celebrate 77 years of NATO! We are proud to host Her Excellency Anniken Huitfeldt, Ambassador to the United States from Norway, Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Admiral Pierre Vandier, Mr. Takehiro Shimada, Deputy Head of Mission to the United States from Japan and Madam Janna van der Velde, Deputy Chief of Mission to the United States from the Netherlands in a moderated discussion followed by questions from the audience. This dialogue will underscore our shared commitment to upholding democratic values, security, and human rights.
Chatham House Rules apply.
Thank you to our sponsors: Norfolk NATO Festival, Norfolk ARTS, Virginia Natural Gas, Bay Power Solutions, Virginia Wesleyan University, Norfolk State University, and Slover Library Foundation for their dedication and support of this wonderful event.
⏰Date & Time: April 24, 2026 | 11:30am to 1:30pm
📍Location: Norfolk Yacht & Country Club
Register here: https://www.memberplanet.com/events/wacghr/natoambassadorsluncheon2026