Credential Pick-Up Schedule 

Friday, March 27th: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 

Saturday, March 28th: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

Longhorn Expo Access Times (Level 1)

Friday, March 27th: 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM 

Saturday, March 28th: 5:30 AM - 11:00 AM 

Texas Ballroom Access Times (Level 3)

Friday, March 27th: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM 

Saturday, March 28th: 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM 

CPAC USA 2026 will be livestreamed in its entirety via the official CPAC YouTube channel, providing global access to all main stage programming.

Accessing Internet 

Click HERE to order internet directly from the Gaylord Texan Convention Center 

Public Livestream:
Viewers can watch the event live on YouTube HERE or on X HERE. 

Media & Production Feed Access:
Credentialed media positioned on the media riser will have access to a direct program feed provided by the CPAC production team. This clean feed is suitable for broadcast use and live hits.

For technical coordination, including feed specifications and connection details, media should contact the CPAC press team at the main media riser on-site.

The direct feed will include program audio and video from the main stage and is intended for live broadcast and media distribution purposes.

There are three designated locations for television stand-up positions at CPAC USA 2026. Please note that all locations are stand-up positions only and not full studio environments. 

For outlets interested in securing a dedicated studio booth, please email PressOp@Conservative.org to see if there is availability. 

Available Locations:

1. Texas Ballroom (Level 3):
   Designated media riser with direct sightlines to the main stage for live stand-ups during speeches.

2. Longhorn Expo Hall (Level 1):
   Dedicated stand-up positions located near Radio Row, offering access to high-traffic event coverage areas.

3. Third-Level Hallway (adjacent to Texas Ballroom):
   Designated stand-up positions in a convenient location just outside the main ballroom.

Register on-site for credentials HERE 

Confirmed Speakers linked HERE. 

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Location: CPAC Exhibit Hall — CPAC Live Stage | Longhorn Expo 

Session Overview

A structured roundtable conversation examining the role of faith in America, the responsibility of U.S. leadership, and the global fight against Christian persecution.

1:00 – 1:05 PM

Opening & Framing

Moderator: The Honorable Mercedes Viana Schlapp, Senior Fellow, CPAC

Topic: Setting the stage for a conversation on faith, leadership, and global responsibility.

1:05 – 1:35 PM

Segment I — Faith & Leadership in America

Focus: The role of faith leaders in shaping culture, policy, and community in the United States.

Participants:

●       Ché Ahn, Pastor & Founder, Harvest Rock Church

●       Lance Wallnau, Evangelist & Author

●       John Graves, President & CEO, Million Voices

●       Pastor Mark Burns, Founder, The NOW Television Network

●       Fanchon Stinger, Founder, Grit & Grace Nation

Discussion Points:

●       The state of faith in America today

●       Mobilizing churches and faith communities

●       Faith’s role in public life and civic engagement

1:35 – 2:00 PM

Segment II — America’s Responsibility to Lead

Focus: How the United States can lead globally through faith, values, and moral clarity.

Participants:

●       Victor Marx, Founder, All Things Possible Ministries

●       Kyle Abts, Public Policy Director at Equipping the Persecuted

●       Sean Nelson, Senior Council at ADF International

●       Jeff Grenell

Discussion Points:

●       Why U.S. leadership matters in defending faith

●       Faith as a pillar of foreign policy and national identity

●       Strengthening alliances through shared values

2:00 – 2:25 PM

Segment III — Confronting Global Christian Persecution

Focus: Addressing persecution and supporting believers worldwide.

Participants:

●       Sarah Makin, Human Rights Advocate & Filmmaker

●       Franc Utoo, Nigerian Attorney, Equipping the Persecuted

●       Grace Jin Drexel

●       Rabbi Yitz Tendler (TBC)

Discussion Points:

●       Firsthand accounts of persecution

●       Legal, humanitarian, and advocacy responses

●       How American leaders and citizens can help

2:25 – 2:30 PM

Closing & Call to Action

●       The Honorable Mercedes Schlapp

CPAC International Summit

Wednesday, March 25th 

3:00 pm - 4:00 PM CT 

Australia

Andrew Cooper, CPAC Australia Co-Founder

Warren Mundine, CPAC Australia Chairman 

Great Britain 

Former PM Liz Truss

Japan

Jay Aeba, CPAC Japan Chairman 

Brazil

Eduardo Bolsonaro, Congressman in Exile 

Republika Srpska

Željka Cvijanović, Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

USA

Amb. Ric Grenell, CPAC Board Member 

Matt Schlapp

Mercedes Schlapp

Gordon Chang, CPAC Board Member

Ireland

Declan Ganley

Italy

Antonio Giordano, Member of the Chamber of Deputies of Italy

Germany 

George Weinberg

Arian Aghashahi

Poland

Michal Rachon

Adrian Kubicki

Mateusz Morawiecki, Former Prime Minister of Poland

Romania

George Simion, ECR Executive Vice President

South Korea

Former PM Hwang Kyo-Ahn

MEDIA LOGISTICS FOR CPAC USA 2026

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center 

Contacts

Media Logistics: PressOp@Conservative.org

Interview Request: Maria@Conservative.org

***FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY//NOT REPORTABLE***

When

Wednesday, March 25, 2026– Saturday, March 28, 2026

Location

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center 

1501 Gaylord Trail

Grapevine, TX 76051, USA

Please carefully review the following instructions to ensure smooth entry into the event.

Media Credentials & Check-In

• Approved media will receive a QR code via email. This code will expedite check-in and credential pickup. (Check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive it.)

• Media must enter through the main entrance of the Convention Center.

• All areas will include assigned signage to ensure clear visibility and direction

• Credential check-in is located on the first floor outside the Longhorn Exhibit Hall between entrances E&F.

• A photo ID and/or network credentials are required for credential pickup and daily entry.

• Credentials must be picked up in person. You may not collect credentials for others unless prior arrangements have been made with CPAC staff.

• Credentials are non-transferable.

Credential Pick-Up Schedule 

Wednesday, March 25th: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Thursday, March 26th: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM 

Friday, March 27th: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 

SaturdayMarch 28th: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 

Main Stage Media Riser & Filing Area

• Due to logistical constraints, access to the Main Stage Media Riser is limited to credentialed designated TV personnel and still photographers only.

• Media filing seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Access to the Main Stage Media Riser is located in the Texas ballroom on level 3 through the first set of doors on 

• Media are not allowed to roam in the Potomac Ballroom and must remain in the designated press areas.

• Media will not be allowed to approach the stage with their equipment at any time.

• At the conclusion of the General Session, the media will be given 30 minutes to clean up and depart.

• Media are not allowed to leave any equipment behind unless they have approved this with CPAC Staff.

Broadcast Row Stand-Up Positions

• Broadcast Row stand-up positions are located inside the Longhorn Exhibit Hall’s E&F. 

• All stand-up positions must be requested in advance by contacting pressop@conservative.org or onsite at the Media Operations Help Desk located on Broadcast Row.

• Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking 

There will be parking available at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. Current parking costs are $29+ tax for self-parking / $49+ tax for valet.

Additional Information

• Satellite and microwave trucks are not permitted to cable on-site.

• Media information and updates can be found  HERE.

• WiFi orders can be mind direct on laptop upon arrival to site.

• To order Ethernet to the Main Stage Press Riser Please email requests to TexanITSales@GaylordHotels.com.

 Camera Throw from Media Riser:

*191 feet*

Light Color Temperature:

*5200 Kelvin*

Provided on Site:

Power, Mult. Box, and Bathroom Access

Prohibited Items List

• Aerosols

• Alcoholic beverages

• Balloons

• Balls

• Banners, signs, placards

• Drones and other unmanned aircraft systems

• E-Cigarettes

• Explosives of any kind (including fireworks)

• Firearms

• Glass, thermal and metal containers

• Laser lights and laser pointers

• Mace and/or pepper spray

• Noisemakers, such as air horns, whistles, drums, bullhorns, etc.

• Packages

• Spray containers

• Structures

• Supports for signs/placards

• Weapons

• And any other items that may pose a threat to the security of the event as determined by and at the discretion of the security screeners.

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 30, 2025

CONTACTS: pressop@conservative.org   

CPAC USA 2026 Returns to Dallas After a Landmark Year of Global and National Engagement

45 States. 7 Countries. 4 Continents. One Message: Freedom Starts in America.

Alexandria, VA — Following the extraordinary momentum of CPAC USA 2025 in Washington D.C., the movement spent the past year strengthening its footprint across the United States and around the world. From high-impact national events to expansive international summits and new strategic coalitions, 2025 marked one of CPAC’s most active and influential years to date.

Major U.S. Events

Throughout 2025, CPAC hosted a series of high-profile issue-driven gatherings across the country, each shaping critical policy conversations and energizing grassroots leadership. 

These included:

• CPAC Beverly Hills

• CPAC Latino Wall Street

• CPAC Virginia Latino 

• The Ranchers Summit

• The Future Leaders Summit

• The Iranians in Exile Summit

• Dallas Young Republicans Engagement

• 54th Annual Congressional Ratings Ceremony

• The Combatting Human Trafficking Summit

• The Ending Christian Persecution Summit
  
  

International Summits

CPAC also advanced its global reach, bringing the movement’s message to key allies and emerging partners worldwide. 

This year’s international forums included:

• CPAC Japan

• CPAC Hungary

• CPAC Poland

• CPAC Australia

• CPAC Paraguay

These summits strengthened transnational cooperation, built new platforms for pro-freedom dialogue, and amplified America’s role in leading the global conservative movement.

Foundations & Coalitions Built in 2025

Beyond major conferences, CPAC invested in long-term partnerships and strategic initiatives designed to expand freedom-focused coalitions across continents. 

These efforts included:

• Advancing pro-freedom networks in Japan

• Supporting a major presidential campaign event in Romania

• Engaging leaders in Colombia toward a future CPAC conference in Bogotá

These foundations ensure the movement’s momentum continues to accelerate and reach new audiences worldwide.

Now, the Movement Returns Home

After a year of unprecedented growth, CPAC is bringing the conversation back to the United States. CPAC USA 2026 will take place in Dallas, Texas, from Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - Saturday, March 28, 2026, uniting leaders, creators, activists, and allies to define the next chapter of America’s conservative movement.

CPAC USA returns not just as a conference, but as the culmination of a year spent strengthening alliances, elevating new voices, and reinforcing the message that freedom begins — and must be protected — here at home.

WHEN

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 - Saturday, March 28, 2026

WHERE

Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center 

1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051, USA

APPLY FOR MEDIA CREDENTIALS

Media can apply for credentials HERE no later than 5:00 PM ET on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Due to limited space, credentials will be issued selectively. If your request is approved, you will receive a confirmation email with details on credential pick-up, media access areas, parking, security sweeps, and road closures.  Credentials are non-transferable.

APPLY FOR BROADCAST ROW ACCESS

Radio and Podcasts may apply for Broadcast Row access HERE no later than 5:00 PM ET on Monday, February 2, 2026. All media planning to attend events at CPAC USA 2026, must obtain a media credential. Applying for Broadcast Row space is a separate process from obtaining a Media Credential.

MEDIA SPONSORSHIP

For those interested in media sponsorship, please contact amckone@conservative.org 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Be sure to check back regularly for updates at www.CPAC.org/pressop 

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Media Inquiries: PressOp@Conservative.org