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Friday, February 23 Registration: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Shuttle Busses: 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM General Session: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CPAC Hub: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Activism Boot Camp: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Dinner: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM GENERAL SESSION - POTOMAC BALLROOM ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING 5:45 AM Doors Open: Premium Attendees 6:00 AM Doors Open: General Attendees 8:25 AM Welcome 8:30 AM The Pledge of Allegiance/Prayer 8:35 AM A Conversation with Secretary of Energy and Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke Interviewed by Rep. Bob Beauprez, former Congressman (CO) 8:55 AM ,

9:10 AM Dale Bellis, Liberty HealthShare Sponsored Event: The Washington 9:25 AM Conscience of the Conservatives: Leading the Republican Wing Times Lounge hosts #WashTimesFTW of the Republican Party Photo Contest Moderator: Sarah Westwood, Rep. Jim Jordan (OH - 4) Sponsored Event: Career Counseling, Rep. (NC-11) 10:05 AM President Donald J. Trump

11:15 AM We Refuse to Be Suckers: The New Trump Doctrine - a set of 4 curated speeches Activism Boot Camp, Engage to Win Emcee: Sander Gerber, Hudson Bay Capital

Ending Taxpayer Funded Terrorism Stuart Force

Making America Trade Again Bill Walton, Rappahannock Ventures

A Tale of Two (Sanctuary) Cities Attorney General Leslie Rutledge (AR)

Law and Border Sheriff David Clarke

11:55 AM A Conversation with Kellyanne Conway and Linda McMahon The Honorable Kellyanne Conway, The White House The Honorable Linda McMahon, U.S. Small Business Administration Interviewed by Ian Walters, American Conservative Union Book Signing: James O'Keefe 12:15 PM #Activism Brad Blakeman, 1600 Group Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA 12:30 PM American Pai: The Courageous Chairman of the FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, Federal Communications Commission 12:40 PM To Infinity and Beyond: How the FCC is Paving the Way for Innovation Moderator: Michelle Connolly, Duke University Chairman Ajit Pai, Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Brendan Carr, Federal Communications Commission Commissioner Mike O'Rielly, Federal Communications Commission GENERAL SESSION - POTOMAC BALLROOM ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING 1:00 PM China's Existential Challenge to America--And the World - a set Book Signing: Matthew Vadum of 3 curated speeches Emcee: Gordon Chang, The Daily Beast

Economic Theft and Market Manipulation Stephen Moore,

Cyber Attacks and Other Threats to the Homeland Activism Boot Camp, District Media Frank Gaffney, Center for Security Policy Group

The Military Threat Amb. , American Enterprise Institute

1:35 PM Ronna McDaniel, Republican National Committee

Book Signing: Janette Reynolds 1:50 PM : A Time for Action from the Colorado CPAC Stage

2:00 PM Second Chance: The Conservative Stance on Criminal Justice Book Signing: David Brody and Scott Reform Lamb Moderator: Pat Nolan, ACU Foundation Center for Criminal Justice Reform Activism Boot Camp, American Gov. Matt Bevin (KY) Conservative Union Chairman Mark Walker (NC-6), Republican Study Committee Sponsored Event: Draining the 2:25 PM One Man's 'Crumbs' Swamp? What's Next After The Budget Moderator: Deroy Murdock, Deal, The Heritage Foundation Mattie Duppler, Rep. Tim Huelskamp, The Book Signing: Sheriff Clarke Gov. Gary Johnson, Former Governor of NM Bob Luddy, CaptiveAire Systems, Inc

3:05 PM The Trump Effect on American Politics Moderator: Matt Schlapp, ACU Chairman , Weekly Standard Charlie Hurt, Book Signing: Gary Byrne Kayleigh McEnany, Spokesperson for the Republican National Committee

3:35 PM Introduced by , Breitbart Book Signing: Kayleigh McEnany

ACTIVISM BOOT CAMP 11:00 AM Engage to Win....not merely elections and debates, but a better future for Americans! Learn to be more successful and winsome advocates for the ideas that created America — the freest, most prosperous, and most decent society in human history. Melanie Sturm, Engage to Win Bobbie Daniel, Engage to Win CHESAPEAKE 1-2

12:30 PM Finding Your Voice: How to Write an OpEd and get it Published Larry O'Connor CHESAPEAKE 1-2

1:30 PM Present Your Best Self Behind the Mic: Tips for Media Interviews & Public Speeches Rachel Semmel, District Media Group CHESAPEAKE 1-2

2:15 PM How to Win Women Ashley Carter, Independent Women's Forum Patrice Onwuka, Independent Women's Forum CHESAPEAKE 1-2 BREAKOUT SESSIONS 4:00 PM The Trump Report Card: Conservatives Grade the Administration Moderator: Marc Rotterman, Political Analyst and Host of Front Row on UNC-TV TX Lauren Ashburn, EWTN Ralph Z. Hallow, The Washington Times Van Hipp, American Defense International Inc. John Malcolm, The Heritage Foundation , POTOMAC 1-2 4:00 PM Rising Conservatism in the Indo-Pacific Moderator: Gordon Chang, The Daily Beast Jikido "Jay" Aeba, Japanese Conservative Union Dr. Nam-Joon Cho, Associate Professor, Nanyang Technological University Dr. Lai I-Chung, CEO, Prospect Foundation Jeff Smith, The Heritage Foundation POTOMAC 3-4

What it Takes: Could You Have Cut it in General Washington's Army? Moderator: Dr. Matthew Spalding, Hillsdale College Rick Harrison, Pawn Star and Gold & Silver Pawn Shop owner Patrick O'Donnell, Author, Washington's Immortals POTOMAC 5-6 4:00 PM Rising Tides or Warring Tribes: How Much Can the US influence Policy in the Middle East Moderator: Dr. Nikan Khatabi Rebecca Heinrichs, Zuhdi Jasser, American Islamic Forum for Democracy Kristin Reif, Phillip Morris International Mike Waltz, Former U.S. Army Green Beret CHESAPEAKE 1-2 5:00 PM Breaking Bad: What it Takes to Rise Above Circumstances Part 3 Host: Scott Walter, Capital Research Center Sheriff David Clarke Margaret Iuculano, American Conservative Union Ashley McGuire, The Catholic Association J. Scott Moody, ACU Foundation Family Prosperity Initiative Dr. Wendy Warcholik, ACU Foundation Family Prosperity Initiative POTOMAC 1-2

A Lesson to Invest In: Crypto- Currency for Dummies Moderator: Terry Schilling, Shannon McGahn, House Financial Services Strategy Rep. Randy Neugebauer, Former Congressman from TX POTOMAC 3-4

Patent Pending: Shark Tank's Most Important Question Moderator: Jenny Beth Martin, Tom Giovanetti, The Institute for Policy Innovation F. Scott Kieff, George Washington University School of Law Laurie Self, QUALCOMM POTOMAC 5-6

Dignity for Incarcerated Women: Is it Really Necessary to Shackle Women in Labor? Moderator: Jackie Anderson, American Conservative Union Kathleen Dennehy, former head of Massachusetts Department of Corrections Holly Harris, US Justice Action Network Mayor Jessica Jackson Sloan, DreamCorps Kate Trammel, Prison Fellowship CHESAPEAKE 1-2

SPONSORED EVENTS 10:00 AM Leadership Institute’s 20min One-On-One Career Counseling Sessions Sponsored by Leadership Institute MEZZANINE 2, 3, 4 & 5 [ends at 4:00 PM] SPONSORED EVENTS 10:00 AM The Washington Times Lounge hosts #WashTimesFTW Photo Contest Sponsored by The Washington Times CAMELLIA 3-4 [ends at 4:00 PM] 2:00 PM The Left’s Attacks: Beware and Be Prepared Ashley Varner, ALEC Sponsored by ALEC CHESAPEAKE A [ends at 2:45 PM]

2:00 PM Draining the Swamp? What's Next After The Budget Deal Featuring Steve Moore and Paul Winfree Moderated by Romina Boccia Sponsored by The Heritage Foundation CHESAPEAKE A [ends at 4:00 PM]

3:00 PM Suppression of Conservative Views on Social Media: A First Amendment Issue Sponsored by American Principles Project James Damore, author of the “ memo” James O’Keefe, citizen journalist, founder of Harmeet Dhillon, renowned free speech attorney Dan Gainor, Vice President for Business and Culture, Marlene Jaeckel, tech entrepreneur CHESAPEAKE D

4:00 PM Voter Citizen Initiative Sponsored by CrazyPolitician.Vote CHESAPEAKE B [ends at 5:00 PM]

4:00 PM The Independence Fund - VA Healthcare Reform Sponsored by The Independence Fund CHESAPEAKE C [ends at 6:00 PM]

4:00 PM Reforming FDA: Start with Right to Try, Finish with Free To Choose Medicine Sponsored by The Heartland Institute CHESAPEAKE D [ends at 6:00 PM]

4:15 PM Washington Examiner's Breaking into Journalism Sponsored by Washington Examiner CHESAPEAKE E-F [ends at 5:15 PM]

BOOK SIGNINGS - CPAC HUB (PRINCE GEORGE'S EXHIBIT HALL D-E) 12:00 PM James O'Keefe: "American Pravda: My Fight for Truth in the Era of Fake News" CPAC HUB

1:00 PM Matthew Vadum: "Team Jihad: How Sharia-Supremacists Collaborate with Leftists to Destroy the " CPAC HUB

1:30 PM Janette Reynolds: "Where Were You On 9/11?" CPAC HUB

2:00 PM David Brody and Scott Lamb: "The Faith of : A Spiritual Biography" CPAC HUB

2:30 PM Sheriff David Clarke: "Cop Under Fire CPAC HUB BOOK SIGNINGS - CPAC HUB (PRINCE GEORGE'S EXHIBIT HALL D-E) 3:30 PM Gary Byrne: "Secrets of the Secret Service: The History and Uncertain Future of the U.S. Secret Service" CPAC HUB

4:00 PM Kayleigh McEnany: " Revolution: The Making of a Populist Movement" CPAC HUB

SPECIAL EVENTS 7:00 PM Ronald Reagan Dinner and Dessert Reception Keynote speaker: Judge Administrator Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection Agency POTOMAC BALLROOM - Ticketed Event Saturday, February 24

Registration: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Shuttle Busses: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM General Session: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM CPAC Hub: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

GENERAL SESSION - POTOMAC BALLROOM ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING 8:30 AM Doors Open: Premium Attendees

8:45 AM Doors Open: General Attendees Book Signing: Bob Luddy

9:30 AM Welcome

9:35 AM The Pledge of Allegiance/Prayer

9:40 AM Dr. , Fox News

9:50 AM Pot or Not?: A Debate on Marijuana Legalization From the Colorado CPAC Stage Moderator: Steffan Tubbs, KNUS Sponsored Event: Career Counseling, Jeff Hunt, Colorado Christian University Leadership Institute Dan Anglin, Colorado Cannabis Chamber of Commerce *Opening and closing remarks by Terry Schilling, American Principles Sponsored Event: #WashTimesFTW Project Photo Contest Winner, The Washington Times 10:20 AM A Conversation with , Host of The Mark Levin Show, LevinTV, and FNN’s Life, Liberty and Levin CPAC Job and Internship Fair, Interviewed by attorney Julie Strauss Levin Sponsored by Leadership Institute 10:45 AM Exporting Liberty Throughout Asia Jikido "Jay" Aeba, Japanese Conservative Union 10:55 AM Rob O'Neill, Former Navy Seal on Seal Team Six

11:05 AM From Deployment to Employment: Reintegrating Veterans into Book Signing: Matt Betley Civilian Life Moderator: David Sands, The Washington Times Bob "ShoeBob" Carey, The Independence Fund Mark "Oz" Geist, Member of Benghazi Annex Security Team Chair Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, House Republican Conference SSG. Travis Mills (Ret.)

11:50 AM A Matter of Life and Death: How Government is Deciding Whether you Live or Die Ed McFadden, ACU Board Member Julie Hocker, ACU Foundation Policy Fellow Gov. Pete Ricketts (NE) Allie Stuckey,

12:25 PM Rick Harrison, Pawn Star and Gold & Silver Pawn Shop owner

12:40 PM The Heller Supreme Court Decision: The Man and the Case that Secured Your 2nd Amendment Rights Dick Heller Interviewed by: Emily Miller 12:55 PM The 2nd Amendment: 10 Years after Heller Moderator: Niger Innis, Congress of Racial Equality Graham Hill, Ice Miller Strategies Willes Lee, National Federation of Republican Assemblies Carrie Lightfoot, The Well Armed Woman

1:35 PM A Conversation with OMB Director Mick Mulvaney Interviewed by Deneen Borelli, Conservative Review GENERAL SESSION - POTOMAC BALLROOM ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING 1:55 PM #UsToo: Left out by the Left Moderator: Marji Ross, Mona Charen, Ethics and Public Policy Center Kelsey Harkness, State Rep. Kayla Kessinger (WV) 2:30 PM Tom Fitton,

2:40 PM #TrumpedUp: Unmasking the Deep State Moderator: Andy McCarthy, National Review Sara Carter, Fox News Contributor Chuck Ross, , Washington Examiner

3:15 PM CPAC Straw Poll, Sponsored by the Washington Times

3:35 PM Chairman Devin Nunes (CA-22), House Intelligence Committee

SPONSORED EVENTS 10:00 AM Leadership Institute’s 20min One-On-One Career Counseling Sessions MEZZANINE 2, 3, 4 & 5 [ends at 4:00 PM] 10:00 AM The Washington Times Lounge is open, #WashTimesFTW Photo Contest Winner announced at 11:30 AM Sponsored by The Washington Times CAMELIA 3-4 [ends at 1:00 PM] 10:00 AM CPAC Job and Internship Fair Sponsored by LeadershipBOOK SIGNINGS Institute - CPAC HUB (PRINCE GEORGE'S EXHIBIT HALL D-E) 9:00 AM Bob Luddy: "Entrepreneurial Life" CPAC HUB