Thursday , February 26, 2015
8:00 General Session Doors Open Potomac Ballroom Call to Order Invocation Presentation of Colors: The Citadel Republican Society Color Guard National Anthem: Carol Apelt, American Conservative Union Pledge of Allegiance
8:40 Dr. Ben Carson Potomac Ballroom
9:00 Senator Mike Lee, (UT) Potomac Ballroom
9:20 Reclaiming the American Dream: Millennials Look Toward Their Future Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Raffi Williams, Republican National Committee Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA Representative Mia Love, (UT-4) Senator Ben Sasse, (NE)
9:30 Coffee Reception with Dr. Ben Carson Chesapeake 4-6 First 50 attendees will receive signed book, “The Last Line of Defense” CPAC Theater Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
10:00 What’s Next for Common Core: The Political Future of the Law Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Sabrina Schaeffer, Independent Women’s Forum Emmett McGroarty, American Principles Project Neil McClusky, CATO
10:00 Exhibit Hall Opens Exhibit Hall D-E
10:00 Yes, We Won in 2014 but Still Fail on the Ground and Online Chesapeake D-E Why We’ll Lose the White House in 2016 (and Deserve to) – Ned Ryun, American Activism Boot Camp Majority Hacking Facebook and Twitter – Aubrey Blankenship, American Majority
10:30 Inventing to Nowhere: Two first time inventors encounter patent legislation that Chesapeake 4-6 threatens their intellectual property rights and America’s innovative spirit. CPAC Theater Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
10:30 Free One-on-one Personalized Career Consultations – Walk-ups welcome! Camellia 2 Sponsored by the Leadership Institute
10:40 The Conservative Replacement to Obamacare Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Amy Frederick, 60 Plus Association Senator John Barrasso, (WY) Representative Marsha Blackburn, (TN-7) Jim Capretta, Ethics and Public Policy Center
11:00 Activists & Candidates: Flip Sides of the Campaign Coin Chesapeake D-E 7 Grassroots Cheats You’ve Never Heard of – Matt Robbins, American Majority Activism Boot Camp Running for Office with Victory Guaranteed – Cecilia Houser, Ebensburg Borough Council
11:20 Beyond the Expected: Broadening the Conservative Base Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Amanda House, One America News Network Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform Heather Higgins, Independent Women’s Voice Tammy Bruce, The Washington Times
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12:00 Salute to Veterans Potomac Ballroom Senator Joni Ernst, (IA) LtCol Oliver North, USMC (Ret.), Freedom Alliance
12:00 America At Risk: How do we win a war with an enemy the Obama Chesapeake 4-6 Administration refuses to identify, hosted by Newt and Callista Gingrich CPAC Theater Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all CPAC 2015 Attendees.
12:00 Book Signing: “Obama’s Enforcer” by John Fund Exhibit Hall D-E
12:20 You Built It, But Do You Own It? Potomac Ballroom A Discussion on Obama’s Initiative to Reduce Intellectual Property Rights Moderator: Dan Schneider, American Conservative Union Adam Mossoff, George Mason University Mark Schultz, George Mason School of Law Maureen Ohlhausen, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission
1:00 Governor Chris Christie, (NJ) Potomac Ballroom
1:00 Talking the Right Way to the Right Crowd Chesapeake D-E Stop the Messaging Crisis! – Bill Meierling Activism Boot Camp The 80% Solution: Creating Winning Coalitions – Paulo Sibaja, Leadership Institute
1:00 Free One-on-one Personalized Career Consultations – Walk-ups welcome! Camellia 2 Sponsored by the Leadership Institute
1:20 Carly Fiorina, Former CEO, Hewlett-Packard, Chairman, American Conservative Potomac Ballroom Union Foundation
1:30 Book Signing: “Who Killed the American Family?” by Phyllis Schlafly Exhibit Hall D-E
1:40 Senator Ted Cruz, (TX) Potomac Ballroom
2:00 Where the Rubber Meets the Road Chesapeake D-E Community Organizing for Conservatives – Ed King, Young Americans for Liberty Activism Boot Camp Winning in the Bluest of States: A Vermont and Wisconsin Case Study – Tayt Brooks and Matt Batzel, American Majority
2:00 Meet and Greet: Carly Fiorina Exhibit Hall D-E Open to all CPAC 2015 Premium Attendees
2:00 Activism Boot Camp – Main Stage Potomac Ballroom 2:00: Ned Ryun, Intro the TED talks 2:05: Tom Basile, Sirius XM, Patriot Radio Host, “Effective Communication to Expand the Conservative Majority” 2:30: Roman Genn, National Review, “Satire and Caricature as a Political Weapon” 2:55: Sabo, UnsavoryAgents.com, “The Dissident Art Movement” 3:20: Craig Snider, Alta Vista Media, “The Subversive Art of Storytelling” 3:45: John Whitbeck, Chairman of Virginia GOP, “From Purple to Red” 3:55: Wrap up
2:10 When Should America Go to War? Potomac 1 Moderator: KT McFarland, National Security Analyst Breakout Room #1 Ambassador John Bolton, American Enterprise Institute Representative Ryan Zinke, (MT) James Carafano, The Heritage Foundation Senator Tom Cotton, (AR)
2:10 Immigration: Can Conservatives Reach a Consensus? Potomac 2
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Moderator: Charlie Gerow, Quantum Communications Breakout Room #2 Representative Jeff Duncan, (SC- 3) Alfonso Aguilar, American Principles Project Mario Lopez, Hispanic Leadership Fund
2:10 How Schools and Universities are Failing to Teach Kids Potomac 3 Moderator: Michael Poliakoff, American Council of Trustees and Alumni Breakout Room #3 Annie Hsiao, Charles Koch Institute Ramesh Ponnuru, National Review Patrick Wolf, University of Arkansas
2:10 Two Bits and 64 Bytes: Digital Currency and the Democratization of Money Potomac 4 Moderator: Ed Moy, Former Director of the U.S. Mint Breakout Room #4 Jinyoung Englund, The Bitcoin Foundation Terry Schilling, American Principles Project
2:10 Asset Forfeiture: The Sheriff of Nottingham at your Doorstep Potomac 5 Pat Nolan, American Conservative Union Foundation CPAC University Derek Cohen, Texas Public Policy Foundation Darpana Sheth, Institute for Justice
2:10 Full House: Who’s Got the Winning Hand? Potomac 6 A Discussion on Internet Freedom and the 10th Amendment: Should CPAC University Congress Shut Down State-Authorized Gambling Websites? John Pappas, Poker Players Alliance
2:10 Government Intervention in Economic Recession: Less is More Chesapeake A Peter Wallison, American Enterprise Institute CPAC University
2:30 Occupy Unmasked. A shocking indictment of one of the most controversial Chesapeake 4-6 movements in American history, starring Andrew Breitbart. CPAC Theater Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
2:30 Crushing the Crony Culture Chesapeake 1-3 Moderator: Tim Chapman, Heritage Action for America Diane Katz, The Heritage Foundation Romina Boccia, The Heritage Foundation Nick Loris, The Heritage Foundation *Sponsored by The Heritage Foundation
2:30 Regulatory Assaults on Your Freedom That You Might Now Yet Know About Camellia 3 Live panel discussion between Niger Innis, Executive Director of TheTeaParty.net, George Landrith, President of Frontiers of Freedom Institute and Jeff Stier, Senior Fellow of National Center for Public Policy Research. David Keene, Opinion Editor for The Washington Times to moderate. Sponsored by The Washington Times. Open to all CPAC 2015 Attendees.
3:00 The New Frontiers of Data Chesapeake D-E Information Never Sleeps: Tracking Politics in 2015 – Austin James, Optimus Activism Boot Camp We’re Watching You: How to Video Track 24/7 – Tim Miller, America Rising PAC
3:00 Book Signing: “The School Choice Journey” by Patrick Wolf Exhibit Hall D-E
3:10 Surfing for Secrets: Cyber Insecurity in the Digital Age Potomac 1 Moderator: Steven Bucci, The Heritage Foundation Breakout Room #1 John Solomon, The Washington Times Representative Mike Pompeo, (KS-4) Kevin Freeman, author of “Game Plan” General Michael Mukasey, Former U.S. Attorney General Senator Rob Portman, (OH)
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3:10 Vote Early, Vote Often: How to Combat Election (Voter) Fraud Potomac 2 Moderator: Guy Benson, Townhall Breakout Room #2 Don McGahn, Former FEC Chairman James O’Keefe, Project Veritas Representative Peter Roskam, (IL-6)
3:10 Climate: What Tom Steyer Won’t Tell You Potomac 3 Moderator: Becky Norton Dunlop, The Heritage Foundation Breakout Room #3 Joe Bast, The Heartland Institute Myron Ebell, Competitive Enterprise Institute Andrew Langer, Institute for Liberty Representative Bill Flores, (TX-17) Gary Broadbent, Murray Energy Corporation
3:10 There’s No “I” in Teamsters: Obama’s Bow to Big Labor Bosses Potomac 4 Moderator: Bill McMorris, Washington Free Beacon Breakout Room #4 Mark Mix, National Right to Work Committee State Representative Nick Zerwas, (MN) Tammy McCutchen, Former Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor John Diehl, Speaker, Missouri House of Representatives
3:10 Prosecutors Gone Wild Potomac 5 John Fund, National Review Online CPAC University Sidney Powell, Sidney Powel, P.C. Clark Neily, The Institute for Justice Reginald Brown
3:10 Can Islam and Democracy Co-Exist? Potomac 6 Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, American Islamic Forum for Democracy CPAC University Raquel Saraswari
3:10 US-Israel: Does the Special Relationship Still Exist? Chesapeake A Jeff Ballabon, Former CBS Vice President CPAC University
3:30 Meet and Greet: Senator Rand Paul Exhibit Hall D-E Open to all CPAC 2015 Premium Attendees.
4:00 Book Signing: “Government Bullies” by Senator Rand Paul Exhibit Hall D-E
4:15 The Red Pill or the Blue Pill? A Debate on Marijuana Legalization (Debate) Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Mary Katharine Ham, Townhall Commissioner Anne Marie Buerkle, U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission Governor Gary Johnson, (NM)
4:30 Rocky Mountain Heist. It may be coming to a state near you. It all started with four Chesapeake 4-6 wealthy liberals who pulled off one of the greatest political makeovers in recent history. CPAC Theater Washington, D.C. premiere, live introduction by film host Michelle Malkin. Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
5:00 Governor Scott Walker, (WI) Potomac Ballroom
5:20 Governor Bobby Jindal, (LA) Potomac Ballroom
5:30 Book Signing: “Hidden in Plain Sight” by Peter Wallison Exhibit Hall D-E
5:40 Governor Sarah Palin, (AK) Potomac Ballroom
6:00 The Wealth of a Nation: Economic Policies that Help Potomac Ballroom
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Average, Middle-Class Americans Moderator: Larry Kudlow, CNBC Carly Fiorina, Former CEO, Hewlett-Packard, Chairman, American Conservative Union Foundation Representative Roger Williams (TX-25) Stephen Moore, The Heritage Foundation
6:30 Border War. Documents the lives of five individuals affected by illegal immigration. Chesapeake 4-6 Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees. CPAC Theater
6:40 Nigel Farage, Leader of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) Potomac Ballroom
7:00 POSE with Your Priorities: CPAC’s Opening Night Party! POSE Ultra Lounge Sponsored by The Poker Players Alliance. Open to all CPAC Attendees Gaylord, 18th Floor
7:00 CPAC Sunset Reception: Hors d’oeuvres , Wine, and Beer Potomac Foyer Open to all CPAC Attendees
7:00 Good Guys Reception Woodrow Wilson A Sponsored by the National Rifle Association and Freedom Alliance. By invitation only.
8:30 Perfect Valor. Operation Phantom Fury was the fight for control of Fallujah - the Chesapeake 4-6 most dangerous city in the world, narrated by Fred Thompson. CPAC Theater Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
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Friday , February 27, 2015
7:30 General Session Doors Open Potomac Ballroom Invocation: Jessica Springer, American Conservative Union Pledge of Allegiance: Fred McGrath, Intern, American Conservative Union
8:00 Speaker Newt Gingrich Potomac Ballroom
8:30 Laura Ingraham, The Laura Ingraham Show Potomac Ballroom
8:40 Senator Marco Rubio, (FL) Potomac Ballroom
9:00 Governor Rick Perry, (TX) Potomac Ballroom
9:20 L. Brent Bozell III, Media Research Center Potomac Ballroom
9:30 Exhibit Hall Opens Exhibit Hall D-E
9:30 Coffee Reception with Governor Scott Walker Chesapeake 4-6 Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees. CPAC Theater
9:40 Privacy vs Security (Debate) Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Lou Dobbs, Host of FOX Business Network’s Lou Dobbs Tonight General Mike Hayden, Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency Judge Andrew Napolitano, Senior Judicial Analyst
10:00 Targeting and Activating People Chesapeake D-E Their Vote Doesn’t Matter: Getting Out OUR Vote – Matt Robbins, American Majority Activism Boot Camp Tweet to Win: A Case Study – Matt Batzel, American Majority
10:00 Book Signing: “ROAR” by Scottie Nell Hughes Exhibit Hall D-E
10:20 Ambassador John Bolton, American Enterprise Institute Potomac Ballroom
10:30 Free One-on-one Personalized Career Consultations – Walk-ups welcome! Camellia 2 Sponsored by the Leadership Institute
10:30 Children of America’s Military Heroes Meet & Greet Chesapeake I Featuring Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund Students LtCol Oliver L. North, USMC (Ret.), Founder and Honorary Chairman, Freedom Alliance Tom Kilgannon, President, Freedom Alliance Sponsored by Freedom Alliance. Open to all CPAC 2015 Attendees.
10:40 Matt Schlapp, Chairman, American Conservative Union, Former White House Potomac Ballroom Political Director
11:00 Sean Hannity, Fox News Potomac Ballroom
11:00 Digital Action Chesapeake D-E Back to the Future: Catching up on Political Technology – Ned Ryun, American Activism Boot Camp Majority Reaching the Forgotten Voter: 18-26 Year-Olds – Corie Whalen Stephens, Generation Opportunity
11:00 Meet and Greet with Mr. Donald Trump Chesapeake 4-6 Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees. CPAC Theater
11:00 Charge-up your Fundraising with Proven Tips from Eberle Associates Azalea 3 If you are interested in fundraising, you won’t want to miss this event.
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11:15 Reince Priebus, Republican National Committee Potomac Ballroom
11:30 Book Signing: “Breakout” by Newt Gingrich and “From Sea to Shining Sea” by Exhibit Hall D-E Callista Gingrich
11:40 Donald Trump, The Trump Organization Potomac Ballroom
12:00 Senator Rand Paul, (KY) Potomac Ballroom
12:00 Book Signing: “Whatever the Cost” by David and Jason Benham Exhibit Hall D-E
12:20 Senator Rick Santorum, (PA) Potomac Ballroom
12:40 Andrew Breitbart Defender of the First Amendment Award Potomac Ballroom Steve Bannon, Breitbart David Bossie, Citizens United Phil Robertson, Duck Dynasty
1:00 Lies Told to You by Liberals Chesapeake D-E The Real Face of the Ultra-Left – Chris Doss, Leadership Institute Activism Boot Camp Countering the “War on Women” Lie – Carly Fiorina, Former CEO, Hewlett-Packard, Chairman, American Conservative Union Foundation
1:00 Book Signing: “Blue Collar Conservatives” by Senator Rick Santorum Exhibit Hall D-E
1:00 Free One-on-one Personalized Career Consultations – Walk-ups welcome! Camellia 2 Sponsored by the Leadership Institute
1:00 Meet and Greet: with Senator Mike Lee Exhibit Hall D-E *Open to all attendees who have pre-ordered his book “Our Lost Constitution”
1:20 Wayne LaPierre, National Rifle Association Potomac Ballroom
1:30 Pope John Paul II Special Program. Live introduction and remarks by film hosts Chesapeake 4-6 Newt and Callista Gingrich. CPAC Theater Divine Mercy: The Canonization Of John Paul II. Washington, D.C. premiere. Nine Days That Changed The World. Pope John Paul II’s historic 1979 pilgrimage to Poland. Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
1:40 Governor Jeb Bush, (FL) Potomac Ballroom
2:00 Getting Real: Proven Tactics Chesapeake D-E So You’re a Libertarian: Who Cares? – Jeff Frazee, Young Americans for Liberty Activism Boot Camp Being the Margin of Victory: How to Craft a Message, Target Voters, and Build a Movement – Chris Crawford and Laurie Lee, Susan B. Anthony List
2:00 Meet and Greet: Senator Rick Santorum Exhibit Hall D-E Open to all CPAC 2015 Premium Attendees
2:10 China Rising Potomac 1 Moderator: Bill Gertz, Washington Free Beacon Breakout Room #2 Dennis Shea, US-China Economic and Security Review Commission Gordon Chang, Forbes Adelle Nazarian, Breitbart Dave Brat
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2:10 The Future of Marriage in America Potomac 2 Moderator: Kate Bryan, American Principles Project Breakout Room #1 Wade Horn, Former Assistant Secretary for Children and Families Jennifer Marshall, The Heritage Foundation Heather MacDonald, Manhattan Institute
2:10 The Politics of Cool: How Important Ideas Get Trivialized Potomac 3 Moderator: Tomi Lahren, One America News Network Breakout Room #3 Ian Walters, American Conservative Union Ned Ryun, American Majority Deroy Murdock, National Review SABO, UnsavoryAgents.com
2:10 Friends in Low Places: How Cronyism Corrupts the Free Markets Potomac 4 Moderator: Lawson Bader, Competitive Enterprise Institute Breakout Room #4 Representative Jeb Hensarling, (TX-5) Tim Carney, Washington Examiner Nick Sorrentino, AgainstCronyCapitalism.org Mike Needham, Heritage Action for America
2:10 Intelligence Community: the Alphabet Soup Agencies and What They Do Potomac 5 Sheriff David Clarke, Milwaukee, WI CPAC University Clare Lopez, Center for Security Policy
2:10 America the Military Superpower: What is the Right Size for our Military? Potomac 6 Herb London, London Center for Policy Research CPAC University Eli M. Gold, London Center for Policy Research Capt. Peter O'Brien, London Center for Policy Research LtCol Tony Shaffer, London Center for Policy Research
2:10 State Tax Rebellion: How States are Leading the Way Chesapeake A Holly Robichaud, Boston Herald CPAC University J. Scott Moody, State Budget Solutions
2:10 Operation Honest Assessment Eastern Shore 1 An easy to use State Wide solution (being used by Iowa this election cycle) to make sure the true conservative champions of the grassroots rise to the top over the establishment's hand-picked faux champion of the people. Attend and receive a TPP Freedom Pack, valued at $50. Presented by Gregg Cummings. Sponsored by Tea Party Patriots.
2:30 Townhall Media Presents "Presidential Madness: The Road to Sweet '16" Chesapeake B-C Featuring Guy Benson, Erick Erickson, Mary Katharine Ham, Ed Morrissey, & Katie Pavlich *Sponsored by Townhall Media
2:30 “Want to Limit Government? Let’s Start by Strengthening Civil Society” Chesapeake 1-3 Moderator: Genevieve Wood, The Daily Signal David Azerrad, The Heritage Foundation Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D., The Heritage Foundation Hans von Spakovsky, The Heritage Foundation *Sponsored by The Heritage Foundation
2:30 Live Competition: Washington Times Idol Potomac Ballroom Eight aspiring journalism students interview former Sen. Rick Santorum and former Rep. Dennis Kucinich to win an internship at The Washington Times. Sponsored by The Washington Times. Open to all CPAC 2015 Attendees.
3:00 Taking Conservatism to School Chesapeake D-E How to Bring Conservatives Speakers to Campus – Patrick Coyle, Young America’s Activism Boot Camp
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3:00 Book Signing: “The New Terrorism: How to Fight It and Defeat It” by Van Hipp
3:10 Lowering the Boom: When to Stand Up to Rogue Nations Potomac 1 Moderator: Jose Cardenas, Vision Americas Breakout Room #1 Andy McCarthy, Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Sebastian Gorka, Marine Corps University Peter Brookes, The Heritage Foundation Governor Gary Johnson, (NM)
3:10 Baby Steps: the Pro-Life Success Story Potomac 2 Moderator: Matt Smith, Catholic Advocate Breakout Room #2 Charmaine Yoest, Americans United for Life Marjorie Dannenfelser, Susan B. Anthony List Darla St. Martin, National Right to Life
3:10 Criminal Justice Reform: Getting More Safety for our Tax Dollars Potomac 3 Moderator: Pat Nolan, American Conservative Union Foundation Breakout Room #3 Julie Stewart, Families Against Mandatory Minimums Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform Mark Levin, Texas Public Policy Foundation David Keene, The Washington Times Governor Sam Brownback, (KS)
3:10 Comrades with Calculators: Reforming the Tax Code for Liberty Potomac 4 Moderator: Colin Hanna, Let Freedom Ring Breakout Room #4 Lew Uhler, National Tax Limitation Committee Representative Roger Williams, (TX-25) Ryan Ellis, Americans for Tax Reform
3:10 The ABC’s of Trade: Should Obama be Given a Blank Check? Potomac 5 Matt Blunt CPAC University
3:10 Frack That! What Is Fracking and How Will it Change America? Potomac 6 Erik Milito, American Petroleum Institute CPAC University
3:10 Speaking the Language of Liberty Eastern Shore 1 The list grievances against a tyrant in the Declaration should have cast a dark shadow over the document, but the Declaration inspires the reader to believe that there is a bright future, not just for America, but for all mankind. Learn how to speak the Language of Liberty to inspire the heart and mind with an understanding that freedom and liberty are more desirable and will produce a better outcome for mankind than the ideas of captivity. Attend & receive a TPP Freedom Pack, valued at $50. Sponsored by Tea Party Patriots.
4:00 A Strong America: Protecting Opportunity for All Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Alex Marlow, Breitbart Senator Jim DeMint, The Heritage Foundation KT McFarland, National Security Analyst Arthur Brooks, American Enterprise Institute
5:00 Ronald Reagan: Rendezvous With Destiny. Award-winning look at our Chesapeake 4-6 beloved 40th president, hosted by Newt and Callista Gingrich. CPAC Theater Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
5:00 Conservative Book Club - CPAC Launch Cocktail Reception Chesapeake J-K Come learn about and celebrate the 50th Anniversary and relaunch of the Conservative Book Club and enjoy complimentary cocktails!
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6:30 Ronald Reagan Reception Potomac Foyer Sponsored by John & Tracy Eddy. Open to CPAC 2015 attendees who have tickets to the Ronald Reagan Dinner.
7:00 Our Sacred Honor. A journey to our nation’s past that explores the meaning of Chesapeake 4-6 our founding documents, live introduction by film host Senator Rick Santorum. CPAC Theater Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
7:00 Young Jewish Conservatives Fourth Annual Shabbat Event at CPAC Residence Inn For Jewish CPAC attendees - You are invited to the Young Jewish Conservatives 192 Waterfront Street (YJC) Fourth Annual Shabbat Event at CPAC. This annual tradition was started in National Harbor 2012 to bring together politically conservative Jews and encourage them to attend CPAC. The YJC Shabbat will feature conservative speakers along with traditional observance and Kosher meals Friday and Saturday. Please register ahead of time -- https://cpacshabbat2015.eventbrite.com. Sponsored by Young Jewish Conservatives.
7:15 Ronald Reagan Dinner Potomac Ballroom Sponsored by One America News Network Keynote Address: Governor Mike Pence, (IN) The Jeane Jordan Kirkpatrick Academic Freedom Award: James Ceaser, University of Virginia
8:30 Hillary The Movie. The legendary movie that won at the U.S. Supreme Court – Chesapeake 4-6 everything you’ve forgotten and what you need to know. CPAC Theater Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
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Saturday, February 28, 2015
8:00 General Session Doors Open Potomac Ballroom Invocation: Pledge of Allegiance:
8:30 Mark Levin, The Mark Levin Show Potomac Ballroom
9:00 Reining in a Lawless President: Obamnesty and Other Pen and Phone Affronts Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Kelly Riddell, The Washington Times Representative Mick Mulvaney, (SC-5) Tom Fitton, Judicial Watch David Rivkin
9:20 Tomi Lahren, One America News Network Potomac Ballroom
9:30 Exhibit Hall Opens Exhibit Hall D-E
9:30 Book Signing: “Search and Destroy” by Scott Cleland Chesapeake 4-6
10:00 Religious Freedom In America: Would the Pilgrims Still Be Welcome Here? Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Cal Thomas, The Washington Times Tony Perkins, Family Research Council Representative Randy Neugebauer, (TX-19) Dana Loesch, Dana Loesch Radio
10:00 Book Signing: “Brown People” by Javier Manjarres Exhibit Hall D-E
10:30 CPAC Job Fair National Harbor 4-5, 13-14 Sponsored by the Leadership Institute
11:00 Book Signing: “Game Plan” by Kevin Freeman Exhibit Hall D-E
11:00 Inventing To Nowhere. Two first-time inventors encounter patent legislation that Chesapeake 4-6 threatens their intellectual property rights and America’s innovative spirit. CPAC Theater Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
11:10 If We Build It, They Won’t Come Potomac 1 Moderator: Charles Keckler Breakout Room #1 Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform Ed Martin, Eagle Forum Paul Gosar David Keene, The Washington Times
11:10 The University Of The Future Potomac 2 Moderator: Alex Smith, College Republican National Committee Breakout Room #2 Katherine Mangu-Ward, Reason Magazine Chris Long, Intercollegiate Studies Institute Anne Neal, The American Council of Trustees and Alumni Mike Farris, Home School Legal Defense Association
11:10 The United States of Google: Big Brother and Big Data Potomac 3 Moderator: Erik Telford, Franklin Center for Public Integrity Breakout Room #3 Scott Cleland, Precursor LLC Seton Motley, Less Government
11:10 Deficits Debunked: It's a Spending Problem, Not a Revenue Problem Potomac 4 Moderator: Deroy Murdock, National Review Breakout Room #4 State Senator Mark Green, (TN)
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Representative Tom Price, (GA-6) Jonathan Bydlak, Coalition to Reduce Spending
11:10 How Does Power Generation Work and How is Energy Used? Potomac 5 Daniel Simmons CPAC University
11:10 Supply-Side Strategy: Exposing and Confronting the Abortion Potomac 6 Industry as Big Business Charmaine Yoest, Americans United for Life CPAC University
11:10 All Roads Lead to … a Tax Increase? Chesapeake A A Debate on Infrastructure Development CPAC University Rich Juliano, American Road & Transportation Builders Association Chris Edwards, CATO Institute
11:15 Strategic Planning Session: Working Together to Turn Ideas Into Actions Potomac Ballroom Patrice Pederson, Sutherland Institute
11:30 Book Signing: “Licensed to Lie” by Sidney Powell Chesapeake D-E
12:00 Book Signing: “Hands Off My Gun” by Dana Loesch Chesapeake D-E
12:00 The Gift Of Life. Explores the sanctity of life as a moral issue, Chesapeake 4-6 starring Governor Mike Huckabee. CPAC Theater Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
12:10 Save Us From Bankruptcy: Reforming Federal Entitlements and State Pensions Potomac 1 Romina Boccia Breakout Room #1
12:10 The Middle East: the 30 Years War Potomac 2 Moderator: Van Hipp, American Defense International, Inc. Breakout Room #2 Walid Phares, Florida International University Clare Lopez, Center for Security Policy Naghmeh Abedini
12:10 Hands Off My Wi-Fi!!! The Politicization of Internet Access Potomac 3 Moderator: Jim Edwards Breakout Room #3 Commissioner Maureen Ohlhausen, Federal Trade Commission Commissioner Ajit Pai, Federal Commuciations Commission Representative Bob Goodlatte, (VA-6) Commissioner Scott Kieff, International Trade Commission
12:10 Putin's Russia: A New Cold War? Potomac 4 Moderator: Seth Cropsy, Hudson Institute Breakout Room #4 Carly Fiorina, Former CEO, Hewlett-Packard, Chairman, American Conservative Union Foundation Cliff May, Foundation for Defense of Democracies Amanda Brickell Bellows, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gregory Angelo, Log Cabin Republicans
12:10 History of the Gun Control Debate Potomac 5 Lexy Rusnak, NRA-ILA CPAC University Kristopher Koenen, NRA-ILA
12:10 Fade to Black: How Vulnerable is our Electric Grid and Power Supply? Potomac 6 Peter Pry, Family Security Matters CPAC University
12:10 How Capitalism Empowers the Poor Chesapeake A Robert Doar, American Enterprise Institute CPAC University
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1:00 Values Voters Reception Camellia 4 Values Voter Meet and Greet hosted by FRC Action. Come say hello to FRC Action’s President Tony Perkins and FRC Action 's Executive Director Josh Duggar and his wife, Anna, who also star in reality TV's 19 Kids and Counting. Sponsored by FRC Action
1:20 Dusting off the 10th Amendment: The Future of Federalism Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Bridgett Wagner, The Heritage Foundation Representative Bob Goodlatte, (VA-6) Governor Sam Brownback, (KS) Scott Pruitt, Oklahoma Attorney General
1:30 Inventing To Nowhere. Two first-time inventors encounter patent legislation that Chesapeake 4-6 threatens their intellectual property rights and America’s innovative spirit. CPAC Theater Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees.
2:00 America’s Security in the Age of Jihad Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Deroy Murdock, National Review Pete Hegseth, Concerned Veterans for America Dr. Zudhi Jasser, American Islamic Forum for Democracy Tony Shaffer J.D. Gordan
2:15 Concerned Veterans for America video presentation Chesapeake 4-6 Sponsored by Citizens United. Open to all registered CPAC 2015 attendees. CPAC Theater
2:40 Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, (WA-5) Potomac Ballroom
2:50 Content of Your Character: Conservatives See Deeper Potomac Ballroom Moderator: Ron Christie, Christie Strategies Robert A. George, New York Post Patrice Lee, Generation Opportunity Mercedes Schlapp, Cove Strategies
3:30 Tan, Rested, and Ready: Do Conservatives Have What it Takes to Win in 2016? Potomac Ballroom Jenny Beth Martin, Tea Party Patriots Ned Ryun, American Majority Matt Schlapp, Chairman, American Conservative Union, Former White House Political Director
4:10 Patrick Hussion, One America News Network Potomac Foyer
4:30 The Washington Times CPAC Straw Poll Results Potomac Foyer Sponsored by The Washington Times Larry Beasley, The Washington Times John Solomon, The Washington Times Kellyanne Conway, The Polling Company
5:00 CPAC Closing Remarks Potomac Foyer
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