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WE D NE S DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 6CPAC Direct Action Training
Welcome to CPAC Direct Action Training 2020Katrina Pierson, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.Matt Schlapp, American Conservative Union
3:00 PM
Weaponize Social Media with WinRed Team PagesGerrit Lansing, WinRed
3:30 PM
The Fate of Our Culture and Our Nation Hangs in theBalance
Rep. Dan Crenshaw (TX-2)
4:00 PM
Celebrate (App) Adoption!Chris Turner, Stampede Consulting
4:20 PM
“No Time” is No Excuse! The Necessary Discipline to Free Up Time for Activism
Mark Geist, Client ResponseInterviewed by Amber Smith, Former Defense Official, CombatVeteran, Author
4:30 PM
Don’t Just Talk, Be Persuasive: Learn How and How Not to Communicate with Undecided Voters
Kayleigh McEnany, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.Tim Murtaugh, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.Mercedes Schlapp, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.Moderated by Ian Walters, American Conservative Union
5:05 PM
Debbie Meadows, Right Women PAC5:40 PM
Registration: 2:00 PM- 8:30 PM
Sponsored by WinRed Prince George’s Exhibit Hall E
Hero of ActivismMeet the person the Deep State spied on in their attempt to topple President Trump
Carter Page, Global Natural Gas Ventures, LLCInterviewed by Rowan Scarborough, The Washington Times
5:50 PM
“Social Proof”: How to Help Others Recognize the Left’s Most Powerful Propaganda Tactic
Brandon Straka, #WalkAway Campaign
6:20 PM
Closing Remarks by Rep. Mark Meadows (NC-11)6:40 PM
Ash Wednesday Liturgical Service: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
CPAC International Training: 3:00 PM
Welcome ReceptionAmb. Nikki Haley, Fomer U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
7:00PM-8:30PM
T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 7GENERAL SESSION
WelcomePrayer: Father Timothy BaerPledge: Grizzly JoeNational Anthem: Dave Bray USA
7:15 AM
E Pluribus… Out of Many, What?Brian Kilmeade, Fox NewsSen. Mike Lee (UT)Matt Schlapp, American Conservative Union Chairman
7:25 AM
The Coup on The Republic: A Prelude (the first of six parts)John Batchelor, The John Batchelor Show
7:45 AM
The Coup: The Day After TomorrowRep. Jim Jordan (OH-4)Rep. Mark Meadows (NC-11)Moderated by Matt Schlapp, American Conservative Union
8:00 AM
Socialism: Wrecker of Nations and Destroyer of SocietiesEmcee: KT McFarland, Author and Former Deputy National Security Advisor
Socialism Destroys SecurityRep. Liz Cheney (WY-At-Large)
Socialism Destroys the EconomyRep. Roger Williams (TX-25)
Socialism Destroys HumanityMercedes Schlapp, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.
8:25 AM
Special Guest9:10 AM
A Conversation with Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Sen. Joni Ernst
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (TN)Sen. Joni Ernst (IA)Moderated by Katie Pavlich, Townhall.com
9:35 AM
CPAC Central: 1:00 PM- 7:00 PMCPAC Direct Action Training: 1:45 PM- 6:15 PM
Breakout Sessions: 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Potomac Ballroom
Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA9:55 AM
Special Guest10:10 AMThe Coup: Rosenstein & Comey- The Empire Strikes Back
Rep. Doug Collins (GA-9)Andy McCarthy, National ReviewModerated by Sara Carter, Fox News Contributor
10:20 AM
T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 7GENERAL SESSION
The Coup: Impeachment--Hyped Slimes and Nancy’s Schemer
Rep. John Ratcliffe (TX-4)Charlie Hurt, The Washington TimesModerated by Vince Coglianese, WMAL & The Daily Caller
10:40 AM
Prescription for Failure: The Ills of Socialized MedicineIntroduction by Whip Steve Scalise (LA-1)Barbara Kolm, Austrian Economics Center Marc Palazzo, Coalition Against Socialized Medicine Dr. David Schneider, AuthorModerated by Peter Pitts, Center for Medicine in the Public Interest
11:00 AM
CPAC Jerusalem from the Pool of SiloamAmb. David Friedman, U.S. Ambassador to IsraelAryeh Lightstone, Office of the U.S. Ambassador to IsraelInterviewed by Ze’ev Orenstein, City of David Foundation
11:35 AM
Vice President Mike Pence11:50 AM
Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-1): The Truth about What’s Really Happening on Our Southern Border
12:50 PM
The Verdict at CPAC with Sen. Ted Cruz, Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, and Michael Knowles
Sen. Ted Cruz (TX)Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, Republican National CommitteeModerated by Michael Knowles, Daily Wire
1:20 PM
Registration: 5:30 AM- 6:00 PMGeneral Session: 7:15 AM- 3:00 PM
Potomac Ballroom
Kay James, The Heritage Foundation: Immigration, As-similation, and Civics Education
1:05 PM
A Conversation with Counselor Kellyanne Conway and Sec. Betsy DeVos
Counselor Kellyanne Conway, The White HouseSec. Betsy DeVos, U.S. Department of EducationModerated by Salena Zito, Washington Examiner
1:50 PM
Rep. Matt Gaetz (FL-1)2:15 PM
Diamond and Silk, Fox Nation2:35 PM
T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 7
Crucial Campaign Skills: Tools To Help You Get Around Big Tech and Big Media’s Efforts to Shut Down Conservative Speech Online
Lyndsey Fifeld, The Heritage FoundationAllen Fuller, CaucusRoomTom Homan, Former Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
1:45 PM
Words that Work in Persuading Others: SecondAmendment
Glen Caroline, NRA-ILAErica Tergeson, National Rifle Association
2:30 PM
Words that Work in Persuading Others: ImmigrationBrett Loyd, The Polling Company Rick Figueroa, Financial Advisor
3:15 PM
Words that Work in Persuading Others: LifeTim Edson, FP1 Strategies Mallory Quigley, Susan B. Anthony ListAdam Schaeffer, Evolving Strategies
4:00 PM
Crucial Campaign Skills: Smarter Ways to Reach Voters on the Phone
Tim Huelskamp, CatholicVoteTom Boschwitz, TrumpTalkElissa-Ann Voccola, Republican National Committee
4:45 PM
Words that Work in Persuading Others: Health CareMeridian Baldacci, The Heritage FoundationWes Anderson, OnMessage Inc.Micah Roberts, Public Opinion Strategies
5:30 PM
CPAC Direct Action Training: 1:45 PM- 6:15 PMBreakout Sessions: 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
CPAC Direct Action TrainingSponsored by WinRed Chesapeake 1
CPAC Central: 1:00 PM- 7:00 PM
T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 7
The Future of ConservatismRusty Reno, First ThingsInez Stepman, Independent Women’s ForumModerated by Matthew Spalding, PhD, Hillsdale College
3:00 PM
The Future of the FamilyIntroduction by Eric Hargan, Dep. Sec. at U.S. Department of Health Mary Eberstadt, AuthorRachel Greszler, The Heritage FoundationDavid Harsanyi, National ReviewTerry Schilling, American Principles ProjectModerated by Matthew Spalding, PhD, Hillsdale CollegeSpecial Remarks by Miklos Szantho, Center for Fundamental Rights
4:00 PM
The Future of Social Media in the Public SquareIntroductory Remarks by Carpe Donktum Chris Butler, Americans for Tax ReformDan Gainor, Media Research CenterAsh Kazaryan, TechFreedomJon Schweppe, American Principles ProjectModerated by Matthew Spalding, PhD, Hillsdale CollegeSpecial Remarks by Tim White, Yippy, Inc.Special Remarks by Jeffery Wernick, Parler
5:00 PM
The Impact on the World if Korea FallsTara O, Institute for Korean-American Studies Claudia Rosett, Independent Women’s ForumAmb. Cho Tae-yong, ColumnistModerated by KT McFarland, Author and Former Deputy National Security Advisor
3:00 PM
What Lies Beneath the Surface: The Global Struggle for Resources and the 21st Century Socialist Axis of EvilPart 1- Rare Earths and National Security
Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-4)Dan McGroarty, American Resources Policy NetworkModerated by Gordon Chang, Author
4:00 PM
Registration: 5:30 AM- 6:00 PMGeneral Session: 7:15 AM- 3:00 PM
BreakoutSessions
Chesapeake 4-6 A DEBATE ON CONSERVATISM
Chesapeake E-F
T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 7
Without Religious Freedom, What’s Left?Sander Gerber, Hudson Bay CapitalAsra Nomani, Pearl ProjectTodd Starnes, The Todd Starnes Show Moderated by Jan Jekielek, Epoch Times
5:00 PM
Career Consultations Sponsored by Leadership InstituteMezzanine 3-5
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Stopping Socialism: Exposing and Defeating the Socialist Plot to Hijack America Sponsored by Leadership InstituteChesapeake 4-6
12:30 AM-2:30 PM
BreakoutSessions
Sponsored Events
CPAC Central: 11:00 PM- 7:00 PM
What Lies Beneath the Surface: The Global Struggle for Resources and the 21st Century Socialist Axis of EvilPart 2- The New Axis of Evil
Erielle Davidson, Center for the Middle East and International Law, George Mason University
Joseph Humire, Center for a Free SocietyKim Kwang-dong, PhD, AuthorModerated by Gordon Chang, Author
4:15 PM
Dealing with the Threat from Iran After the Demise of the Nuclear Deal Sponsored by Center for Security PolicyNational Harbor 4
Fred Fleitz, Center for Security Policy and Former Deputy Assistant to President TrumpDavid Wurmser, PhD, Center for Security PolicyKiron Skinner, PhD, The Hoover Institution and The Heritage FoundationMichael Pregent, The Hudson Institute
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Protecting the Second Amendment Sponsored by Independent InstituteChesapeake B
Part 1: Defending America’s Rifle: The AR-15Part 2: Bearing Arms: The Second Amendment Outside the HomeStephen P. Halbrook, Independent InstituteAmy Swearer, The Heritage Foundation
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
CPAC Direct Action Training: 1:45 PM- 6:15 PMBreakout Sessions: 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 7
The Present Danger: China Sponsored by Center for SecurityPolicyNational Harbor 4
Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10)Gordon Chang, AuthorLt Gen Steven Kwast, USAF, RetiredSean Lin, PhD, Hong Kong Goes On FoundationRosemary Gibson, Author
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
Freedom of Speech in America… And How We are Losing It Sponsored by Freedom of Speech in AmericaNational Harbor 4
Elisabeth Sabaditsch-WolffClare LopezTodd Starnes, The Todd Starnes Show
4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Everything You Wanted to Know About Russiagate but Were Afraid to Ask Hosted by John BatchelorChesapeake A
Andy McCarthy, National ReviewThaddeus McCotter, Co-host of The John Batchelor ShowLiz Peek, Fox News ContributorLee Smith, RealClearInvestigations
5:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Welcome to CPAC Direct Action Training 2020Prince George’s Exhibit Hall E
Brad ParscaleMatt Schlapp, American Conservative Union
3:00 PM-3:15 PM
Registration: 5:30 AM- 6:00 PMGeneral Session: 7:15 AM- 3:00 PM
Sponsored Events
T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 7
Dana LoeschChesapeake A
Grace Canceled: How Outrage is Destroying Lives, Ending Debate, and Endangering Democracy
10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Brian KilmeadeCPAC Central
Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory that Changed American History
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Lee SmithCPAC Central
The Plot Against the President: The True Story of How Congressman Devin Nunes Uncovered the Biggest Political Scandal in U.S. History
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
CPAC Direct Action Training: 1:45 PM- 6:15 PM
Breakout Sessions: 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM
Book Signings
KT McFarlandCPAC Central
Revolution: Trump, Washington and “We The People”
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Christoph MlinarchikCPAC Central
Government Contracts in Plain English: What You Need to Know About the FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation), DFARS, Subcon-tracts, Small Business Set-Asides, GSA Schedules, Bid Protests, and More
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
James RosebushCPAC Central
True Reagan: What Made Ronald Reagan Great and Why it Matters
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Craig ShirleyCPAC Central
Mary Ball Washington: The Untold Story of George Washington’s Mother
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
Vernon Robinson III and Bruce EberleCPAC Central
Coming Home: How Black Americans Will Re-Elect Trump
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
CPAC Central: 11:00 PM- 7:00 PM
T H U R S DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 7
Tom Fitton, Judicial WatchPotomac Ballroom
3:15 PM
3:30 PM
Catholic MassChesapeake E-F
6:15 PM-7:00 PM
Registration: 5:30 AM- 6:00 PMGeneral Session: 7:15 AM- 3:00 PM
Special Events
Invalidated -- Film ScreeningChesapeake 4-6
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
FBI LovebirdsPotomac Ballroom
Dean Cain …….................................... Peter Strzok, FBI Section Chief Kristy Swanson ……............................... Lisa Page, FBI Legal CounselTommy Gissendanner …….................................. Member of Congress Bruce Nozick ….............................................….. Member of Congress
F R I DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 8GENERAL SESSION
WelcomePrayer: Rabbi Steven BurgPledge: Lisa HudsonNational Anthem: Ron Brooks
7:20 AM
An interview with Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick MulvaneyChief of Staff Mick MulvaneySteve Moore, The Heritage Foundation
7:40 AM
Are AI, 5G, and Big Data China’s New Weapons of War?Gordon Chang, AuthorJames Carafano, The Heritage FoundationRep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5)Matthew Whitaker, Axiom Strategies
7:55 AM
A Conversation with Brad Parscale and Lara TrumpBrad Parscale, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.Lara Trump, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.Moderated by Matt Schlapp, American Conservative Union Chairman
8:25 AM
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.8:45 AM
A Conversation with Sec. Elaine L. Chao and Sec. Eugene Scalia
Sec. Elaine L. Chao, U.S. Department of TransportationSec. Eugene Scalia, U.S. Department of LaborInterviewed by Dan Schneider, American Conservative Union
8:55 AM
CPAC Central: 12:00 AM- 6:00 PMCPAC Direct Action Training: 1:45 PM- 6:15 PM
Breakout Sessions: 3:15 PM- 6:00 PM
Potomac Ballroom
Benjamin Watson, New England Patriots9:45 AM
Rick Harrison, Pawn Star and Gold & Silver Pawn Shop Owner10:00 AM
What’s the Right Path Forward on Big Tech?Sen. Josh Hawley (MO)Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23)Donald Trump, Jr., Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.Moderated by Amber Athey, The Spectator
9:20 AM
F R I DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 8GENERAL SESSION
Socialism & The Great AwokeningHosted by Ian Walters, American Conservative UnionJon Miller, BlazeTVJoshua Philipp, Epoch TimesJarrett Stepman, Daily SignalBrandon Straka, #WalkAway CampaignMorgan Zegers, Young Americans Against Socialism
10:15 AM
Maj Toure, Black Guns Matter: Living ConservatismCourageously
11:00 AM
A Conversation with Director Scott Turner and Adminis-trator Andrew Wheeler
Executive Director Scott Turner, White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council
Administrator Andrew Wheeler, U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyModerated by Lawrence Jones, Fox News
11:10 AM
Candace Owens, BLEXIT Foundation11:40 AM
12:10 PM Working Towards Citizens First SolutionsRep. Andy Biggs (AZ-5)Deputy Sec. Ken Cuccinelli, U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityRich Valdes, This is America Moderated by Deneen Borelli, Fox News Contributor
Registration: 7:00 AM- 6:00 PMGeneral Session: 7:20 AM- 3:00 PM
Potomac Ballroom
Special Guest12:45 PM
A Conversation with Amb. David Friedman and Amb. Ric Grenell
Amb. David Friedman, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Amb. Ric Grenell, U.S. Ambassador to GermanyModerated by Pete Hegseth, Fox News
11:50 AM
1:05 PM The Coup: SpyGateDan Bongino, The Dan Bongino ShowRep. Devin Nunes (CA-22)
1:25 PM Israel: What Should the Map Look Like?Yishai Fleisher, The Jewish Community of HebronCaroline Glick, The Jerusalem PostRep. Lee Zeldin (NY-1)Moderated by Scott Walker, The 45th Governor of Wisconsin
F R I DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 8
A Conversation with Director Larry Kudlow and Advisor Ivanka Trump
Director Larry Kudlow, The White House National Economic CouncilAdvisor to the President Ivanka Trump, The White HouseModerated by Matt Schlapp, American Conservative Union Chairman
2:30 PM
Nigel Farage (The Godfather of Brexit), Brexit Party3:00 PM
Crucial Campaign Skills: Registering VotersElliot Echols, Republican National CommitteeRachael Hudicka, Republican National Committee
1:45 PM
Crucial Campaign Skills: Campus BattlegroundAlexandra Knowles, Leadership InstituteStephen Rowe, Leadership Institute
2:30 PM
Crucial Campaign Skills: Smarter Ways to Reach Voters on the Phone
Tim Huelskamp, CatholicVoteTom Boschwitz, TrumpTalkElissa-Ann Voccola, Republican National Committee
3:15 PM
Words that Work in Persuading Others: SocialismMorgan Zegers, Young Americans Against Socialism Conor Maguire, WPAi
5:30 PM
CPAC Direct Action Training: 1:45 PM- 6:15 PMBreakout Sessions: 3:15 PM- 6:00 PM
CPAC Central: 12:00 AM- 6:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION
CPAC Direct Action TrainingSponsored by WinRed
Potomac Ballroom
Crucial Campaign Skills: Protecting the Ballot Box & De-feating The Left’s Voter Fraud Machine
Justin Clark, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.Jenna Ellis, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.Josh Helton, Three Star Strategies
4:00 PM
Chesapeake 1
2:00 PM What’s Mine is Mine and What’s Yours is Mine: Does IP Matter?
Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-4)Rep. Scott Perry (PA-10)Laura Peter, U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeModerated by Dan Schneider, American Conservative Union
F R I DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 8
What the Virginia Gun Grab Means for the Rest of AmericaDave Brat, Former Member of Congress (VA-6)Rep. Ron Estes (KS-4)Carolyn Meadows, National Rifle AssociationDaniel J. Spiker, NRA-ILAModerated by Ben Ferguson, The Ben Ferguson Show
3:15 PM
Trump Leads on Criminal Justice: Will Your State Follow?Opening Remarks by Jason Lewis, Former Member of Congress (MN-2)Rep. Graham Filler, Michigan House of Representatives Brett Tolman, Former U.S. Attorney for the District of UtahModerated by Melissa Nelson, State Attorney for Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
4:00 PM
Because Trump: How the Left Justifies Acts of ViolenceAndy Ngo, The Post MillennialScott Presler, #ThePersistence CampaignRob O’Donnell, Brothers Before OthersTyler O’Neil, PJ MediaModerated by Julio Rosas, Townhall.com
5:00 PM
Rampaging through America: The Left’s Takeover of Our Culture
Spencer Brown, Young America’s FoundationSaagar Enjeti, Hill.TVDave Marcus, The FederalistModerated by Inez Stepman, Independent Women’s Forum
3:15 PM
Registration: 7:00 AM- 6:00 PMGeneral Session: 7:20 AM- 3:00 PM
Chesapeake 4-6
Chesapeake E-F
Crucial Campaign Skills: Door-to-Door Programs That Deliver Maximum Impact
Joel Grewe, Generation JoshuaCliff Maloney, Young Americans for Liberty
4:45 PM
Words that Work in Persuading Others: Culture WarKatrina Pierson, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.
5:30 PM
BreakoutSessions
CPAC Direct Action TrainingSponsored by WinRed
F R I DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 8
Heritage Foundation Alumni Breakfast Sponsored by Leadership Institute
Chesapeake C
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Energy, Costs and Defeating the Climate Delusion:Featuring European “Anti-Greta” Naomi Seibt Sponsored by The Heartland InstituteChesapeake 4-6
12:30 PM-2:30 PM
BreakoutSessions
SponsoredProgramming
CPAC Central: 12:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Is Politics Ruining the Power of Sports to Bring UsTogeth-er?
Wayne Dupree, The Wayne Dupree ShowBrock Gillespie, Former Professional Basketball PlayerJesse Kelly, The Jesse Kelly ShowTiana Lowe, Washington ExaminerMaj Toure, Black Guns MatterModerated by Ian Walters, American Conservative Union
5:00 PM
The Untold Successes of the Trump Administration and Where We Go from Here Sponsored by The Heritage FoundationChesapeake C
Fred Fleitz, Center for Security Policy and Former Deputy Assistant to President TrumpDavid Wurmser, PhD, Center for Security PolicyKiron Skinner, PhD, The Hoover Institution and The Heritage FoundationMichael Pregent, The Hudson Institute
1:00 PM-5:00 PM
CPAC Direct Action Training: 1:45 PM- 6:15 PMBreakout Sessions: 3:15 PM- 6:00 PM
Rewarding Lawbreakers: Sanctuary Cities & Porous Borders
Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36)Rep. Mo Brooks (AL-5)Attorney General Ken Paxton (TX)Moderated by Ralph Z. Hallow, The Washington Times
4:00 PM
Career Consultations Sponsored by TheHeritage Foundation
Chesapeake C
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
F R I DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 8
Benjamin WatsonNational Harbor 4
Under Our Skin: Getting Real about Race. Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us.
10:05 AM-11:05 AM
Kathy BarnetteCPAC Central
Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Sebastian Gorka, PhDCPAC Central
The War for America’s Soul: Donald Trump, the Left’s Assault on America, and How We Take Back Our Country
12:00 PM-1:00 PM
Registration: 7:00 AM- 6:00 PMGeneral Session: 7:20 AM- 3:00 PM
Book Signings
Andi BuergerCPAC Central
A Fragile Thread of Hope: One Survivor’s Quest to Rescue
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Alice Marie JohnsonCPAC Central
After Life: My Journey from Incarceration to Freedom
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Lee SmithCPAC Central
The Plot Against the President: The True Story of How Congressman Devin Nunes Uncovered the Biggest Political Scandal in U.S. History
1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Pete HegsethCPAC Central - FOX Nation Booth
In The Arena: Good Citizens, a Great Republic, and How One Speech Can Reinvigorate America
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Thann BennettCPAC Central
My Fame, His Fame: Aiming Your Life and Influence Toward the Glory of God
3:00 PM-4:00 PM
CPAC Job and Internship Fair Sponsored by Leadership Institute and The Heritage Foundation
CPAC Central
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
SponsoredProgramming
F R I DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 8
Ronald Reagan Dinner (Ticketed Event)Potomac Ballroom
Keynote Address by Sec. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of StateEmcee: Larry O’Connor, The Larry O’Connor Show
7:30 PM-8:30 PM
Catholic MassChesapeake E-F
Father Nicholas Blank
6:15 PM-7:00 PM
Registration: 7:00 AM- 6:00 PMGeneral Session: 7:20 AM- 3:00 PM
CPAC Central: 12:00 AM- 6:00 PM
CPAC Direct Action Training: 1:45 PM- 6:15 PMBreakout Sessions: 3:15 PM- 6:00 PM
Book Signings
Special Events
James O’KeefeCPAC Central
American Pravda: My Fight for Truth In The Era of Fake News
3:30 PM-4:30 PM
KT McFarlandCPAC Central
Revolution: Trump, Washington and “We The People”
4:30 PM -5:30 PM
Tyler O’NeilChesapeake A
Making Hate Pay: The Corruption of the Southern Poverty Law Center
6:00 PM -7:00 PM
Divided Hearts of America -- Film Screening National Harbor 4
With special guest Benjamin WatsonPre-screening Book Signing at 10:00 AMPost-screening Meet and Greet
10:30 AM
Todd StarnesCPAC Central
Culture Jihad: How to Stop the Left from Killing a Nation
3:15 PM-4:15 PM
S AT U R DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 9GENERAL SESSION
WelcomePrayer: Dale BellisPledge: Veronica BirkenstockNational Anthem:
7:15 AM
Glenn Beck, BlazeTV7:30 AM
Sebastian Gorka, PhD, Salem Radio7:50 AM
Tammy Bruce, Independent Women’s Voice8:05 AM
“Every Vote Counts,” Especially When the Counts Are Rigged
Norm Coleman, Former U.S. Senator (MN)Harmeet Dhillon, Dhillon Law GroupModerated by Adam Laxalt, Former Attorney General of Nevada
8:20 AM
Potomac Ballroom
A Conversation with Sec. David Bernhardt and Director Russ Vought
Sec. David Bernhardt, U.S. Department of the InteriorDirector Russ Vought, White House Office of Management and BudgetModerated by Bob Beauprez, Former Member of Congress (CO-7)
8:45 AM
The Coup: A Witch Hunt Begins -- Hillary’s UkrainianInsurance Policy
Rep. Jody Hice (GA-10)Chris Plante, The Chris Plante ShowModerated by Matt Boyle, Breitbart
9:10 AM
General Session: 7:15 AM- 3:00 PM
Life Support: Questions The Candidates Should Have To Answer
Emily Berning, Let Them LiveAlison Centofante, Live ActionModerated by Mary Vought, Senate Conservatives Fund
9:30 AM
CPAC Exile: The Unshackled Voices of Socialist RegimesLee Ae-ran, PhD, Hana Defector Women’s OrganizationEduardo Bolsonaro, Chamber of Deputies, Brazil Daniel Di Martino, Institute for the Study of Free Enterprise Moderated by Mercedes Schlapp, Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.
10:05 AM
S AT U R DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 9GENERAL SESSION
10:40 AM Please America, Don’t Give Up…Introduction by John James, Former Army captain and Michigan businessmanHealth Care: War Stories from the Frontlines of Single-PayerSteve Overguard, Alberta Adventures
Military: The Wolf on the Other Side of the DoorAmb. Cho Tae-yong, Columnist
Free Speech: Your Voice is Your WeaponDalia al-Aqidi, Journalist
11:35 AM A Conversation with Mark and Julie LevinMark Levin, The Mark Levin ShowJulie Strauss Levin, Attorney
Potomac Ballroom
Afterlife: My Journey from Incarceration to FreedomIntroduction by Doug Deason, Deason Capital Services, LLCAlice Marie Johnson, Author
11:15 AM
11:55 AM CPAC: The World is WatchingAndrew Cooper, LibertyWorksJay Aeba, Japanese Conservative UnionAnnie Chan, KCPACEduardo Bolsonaro, Chamber of Deputies, Brazil Miklos Szantho, Center for Fundamental RightsModerated by Matt Schlapp, American Conservative Union Chairman
12:30 PM Second Amendment Presentation
12:45 PM Socialist News Network: Weekend Update with JesseKelly?
12:55 PM James O’Keefe, Project Veritas
1:10 PM A Conversation with Sec. Dan Brouillette and Acting Sec. Chad F. Wolf
Sec. Dan Brouillette, U.S. Department of EnergySec. Chad Wolf, U.S. Department of Homeland SecurityModerated by Fred Fleitz, Center for Security
1:35 PM Michael Pillsbury, Hudson Institute
S AT U R DAY, F E B R UA RY 2 9
A Conversation with FCC Commissioners Brendan Carr and Mike O’Rielly
Commissioner Brendan Carr, Federal Communications CommissionCommissioner Michael O’Rielly, Federal Communications CommissionModerated by Gordon Chang, Author
1:40 PM
2:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION
Potomac Ballroom
General Session: 7:15 AM- 3:00 PM
A Conversation with Sec. Alex Azar and Sec. RobertWilkie
Sec. Robert Wilkie, U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsSec. Alex Azar, U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesModerated by Charlie Gerow, Quantum Communications
2:25 PM Straw PollTim Constantine, The Washington TimesJim McLaughlin, McLaughlin & Associates
2:45 PM The World is Watching -- American Conservative Union’s CPAC 365 Documentary
3:00 PM President of the United States Donald J. Trump
James O’Keefe Book SigningChesapeake A
American Pravda: My Fight for Truth in the Era of Fake News
1:30 PM-2:20 PM
Special Events
Freedom Breakfast (Invitation Only)Riverview Ballroom A
An Interview with Director Joe Grogan Mike Lindell, My PillowDirector Joe Grogan, White House Domestic Policy CouncilInterviewed by Matt Schlapp, American Conservative Union Chairman
6:15 AM-7:15 AM
Catholic MassChesapeake E-F
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Farewell Reception (Invitation Only)Pose Ultra Lounge
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
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