CPAC USA 2026
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Wednesday March 25, 2026 - Saturday March 28, 2026
CPAC USA 2026
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Wednesday March 25, 2026 - Saturday March 28, 2026
Press Operations Center
All logistics, speaker updates, and media advisories for this year will be posted exclusively on this platform. You’ll receive text alerts whenever new information is added. Check back often for live, real-time updates.
Credentialing Timeline & Room Access Information
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
Streaming & Media Feed Access
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:
Texas Ballroom (Level 3):
Designated media riser with direct sightlines to the main stage for live stand-ups during speeches.
Longhorn Expo Hall (Level 1):
Dedicated stand-up positions located near Radio Row, offering access to high-traffic event coverage areas.
Third-Level Hallway (adjacent to Texas Ballroom):
Designated stand-up positions in a convenient location just outside the main ballroom.
Register for Credentials
Register on-site for credentials HERE
Speaker Lineup & Schedule
Confirmed Speakers linked HERE.
CPAC Faith Summit - Wednesday, March 25th at 1:30 PM CT
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
Moderator: The Honorable Mercedes Viana Schlapp, Senior Fellow, CPAC
Topic: Setting the stage for a conversation on faith, leadership, and global responsibility.
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
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
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
● The Honorable Mercedes Schlapp
CPAC International Summit- Wednesday, March 25th at 3:00 PM CT
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: CPAC USA 2026
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: CPAC USA 2026 Returns to Dallas After a Landmark Year of Global and National Engagement
***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
###
Event & Contact Information
Media Inquiries: PressOp@Conservative.org