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Thursday, February 22 Registration: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Shuttle Busses: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM General Session: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CPAC Hub: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Activism Boot Camp: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Breakout Sessions: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CPAC Welcome Reception: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Cocktails & Conservatives Congressional Reception: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hannity Live!: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM GENERAL SESSION - POTOMAC BALLROOM ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING 5:45 AM Doors Open: Premium Attendees 6:00 AM Doors Open: General Attendees

8:30 AM Welcome 8:35 AM Presentation of Colors 8:40 AM The Pledge of Allegiance/Prayer

8:50 AM An Affair to Remember: How the Far Left and the Mainstream Media Got in Bed Together Moderator: Larry O'Connor, Lawrence Jones, Campus Reform Sponsored Event: The Washington Chris Loesch, Journalist Times Lounge hosts #WashTimesFTW , Turning Point USA Photo Contest Kim Strassel, Wall Street Journal

9:20 AM Do Not Pass Go! How is Killing Capitalism Moderator: Dan Schneider, American Conservative Union Sec. Jim Burnley, Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Dr. Greg Dolin, ACU Foundation Senior Fellow Tom Schatz, Citizens Against Government Waste

9:40 AM Special Programming

9:55 AM Special Programming

10:35 AM Vice President Sponsored Event: Career Counseling, 11:10 AM Radio Show: Live from the CPAC Stage Activism Boot Camp, The Surprising Strength of the GOP in 2018 Leadership Academy Host: John Batchelor, The John Batchelor Show Dr. , Fox Thaddeus McCotter, Thaddeus McCotter Freedom Asylum Liz Peek,

11:55 AM Marion Maréchal-Le Pen 12:05 PM What is the Biggest Threat to the US? Activism Boot Camp, Independent a) Women's Forum b) c) Rogue States Book Signing: Charles Sauer d) All of the Above Moderator: , Breitbart Amb. , American Enterprise Institute Erielle Davidson, Dr. M. , American Islamic Forum for Democracy

12:40 PM A Conversation with the Honorable Don McGahn Sponsored Event, Capital Research Interviewed by Dr. Larry Arnn, Center 1:00 PM A Conversation with Secretary Alex Acosta Interviewed by , 1:25 PM Finding Hope in a Father's Loss: A Conversation with Sabrina Activism Boot Camp, Using Data, Schaeffer and Eric Bolling Analytics and Technology to Win GENERAL SESSION - POTOMAC BALLROOM ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING 1:35 PM Breaking Bad: What Takes to Rise Above Circumstances: Part 2) Interviewed by Greta Van Susteran, Dir. , Domestic Policy Council Gov. Peter Shumlin (VT) Lt. Mary Taylor (OH)

2:00 PM A Conversation with Senator Book Signing: Todd Wood Interviewed by ,

2:20 PM A Conversation with Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and Activism Boot Camp, Leadership Secretary Alex Acosta Institute Interviewed by Kay Coles James, The Heritage Foundation Sponsored Event: #AMA Session: CRC 2:40 PM Kim Jong Un-iversity: How College Campuses are Turning into Experts Answer Your Questions on the Reeducation Camps Left-Wing Networks, Capital Research Host: , .com Center , Turning Point USA Marcus Fotenos, Turning Point USA Stephen Rowe, Leadership Institute Book Signing: Chris Scalia Grant Strobl, Young America's Foundation Chandler Thornton, College Repubican National Committee

3:30 PM , Daily Wire Book Signing: Mark Joseph ACTIVISM BOOT CAMP 11:00 AM LinkedIn Is Wrong: Build Your Community, Not Just Your Network Join us as we examine the differences between the communities and networks and discuss why freedom-loving Americans should be working to build communities. Chris Stio, Grassroots Leadership Academy CHESAPEAKE 1-2

1:15 PM 2018: Using Data, Analytics and Technology to Win Whether it is identifying essential GOP turnout targets, persuading swing voters, recruiting members and/or activist or building a robust donor file, predictive analytics can give conservatives the edge they need to win. Chris , Cruz for President Campaign Mark Campbell, Cruz for President Campaign CHESAPEAKE 1-2

2:15 PM Campaigns - How to use , and Instragram Effectively David Blair, Leadership Institute CHESAPEAKE 1-2

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 4:00 PM Trumponomics vs. Obamanomics Moderator: Tom Borelli, John James, Renaissance Global Logistics Katies McAuliffe, Phil Miscimarra, Former Chairman, National Labor Relations Board Max Pappas, POTOMAC 1-2

An Overview of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Moderator: Genevieve Wood, The Heritage Foundation Aylana Meisel, Tikvah Fund Yehoshua Oz, Jerusalem Institute for Strategic Studies POTOMAC 3-4 BREAKOUT SESSIONS 4:00 PM The Political Weaponization of Prosecutions Moderator: Amb. Rick Graber, The Lynde and Harry Lisa Nelson, ALEC Pat Nolan, ACU Foundation Center for Criminal Justice Reform , Former U.S. Attorney Arthur Rizer, POTOMAC 5-6

John Batchelor Radio Show: Live from CPAC Storm Clouds Over China Host: John Batchelor, The John Batchelor Show Michael Auslin, Hoover Institution Gordon Chang, Sung- Yoon Lee, Fletcher School, Tufts University Toshi Yoshihara, The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) CHESAPEAKE 1-2

5:00 PM The New Jerusalem: Alternatives to the Two State Solution Moderator: Erielle Davidson, Hoover Institution , American Center for Law and Justice Lisa Daftari, The Foreign Desk POTOMAC 1-2

Are Conservatives Serious about Defunding Planned Parenthood? Moderator: Kimberly Bellissimo, Forthright Strategy Dr. Day Gardner, The National Black Pro Life Union and National Pro-Life Center Catherine Glenn Foster, Americans United for Life Kelly Marcum, Penny Nance, Concerned Women for America POTOMAC 3-4

You May Say You're a DREAMer But You're Not the Only One Moderator: Christopher Malagisi, Conservative Book Club David Bier, Rep. Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) Ralph Z. Hallow, The Washington Times Scott Walter, Capital Research Center POTOMAC 5-6

New Sheriff in Town: How Trump is Taking Down Lawless Government Agencies Moderator: Dr. Matthew Spalding, Hillsdale College Dr. Greg Dolin, ACU Foundation Senior Fellow Michi Iljazi, American Conservative Union Iain Murray, Competitive Enterprise Institute 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]

10:00 AM The Washington Times Lounge hosts #WashTimesFTW Photo Contest Sponsored by The Washington Times CAMELLIA 3-4 [ends at 4:00 PM]

1:00 PM What You Don’t Know about the “Dirty Dossier,” Trump, and Russia Join CRC’s own Dr. Steven J. Allen to learn more about the entire Russian investigation and how it remains unsubstantiated. Sponsored by Capital Research Center CHESAPEAKE E-F SPONSORED EVENTS 2:00 PM #AMA Session: CRC Experts Answer Your Questions on the Left-Wing Networks Come prepared with your questions on Soros, , labor unions and more…the producers of the InfluenceWatch.org will help connect the dots among funders, organizations, and activists Sponsored by Capital Research Center CHESAPEAKE E-F

4:00 PM Save the Persecuted Christians Sponsored by Center for Security Policy CHESAPEAKE A [ends at 5:00 PM]

4:00 PM Responsible Budgets Panel Sponsored by CrazyPolitician.Vote CHESAPEAKE B [ends at 5:00 PM]

4:00 PM Trump’s Energy Plan: Restoring our Prosperity and Destroying Eco-Left Memes Sponsored by The CHESAPEAKE D [ends at 6:00 PM]

5:00 PM Whither Freedom Sponsored by Center for Security Policy CHESAPEAKE A [ends at 6:00 PM] 6:00 PM Right on Crime Reception: The Conservative Prison to Paycheck Agenda Sponsored by Right on Crime CHESAPEAKE 4 [ends at 8:00 PM] BOOK SIGNINGS - CPAC HUB (PRINCE GEORGE'S EXHIBIT HALL D-E) 12:00 PM Charles Sauer: "Profit Motive" CPAC HUB 1:00 PM Peggy Grande: "The President Will See You Now" CPAC HUB 2:00 PM Todd Wood: "Currency" CPAC HUB 3:00 PM Chris Scalia: "Scalia Speaks" CPAC HUB 4:00 PM Mark Joseph: "Rock Get's Religion; The Battle For the Soul of The Devil's Music" CPAC HUB SPECIAL EVENTS 6:00 PM Cocktails and Conservatives Congressional Reception POSE ULTRA LOUNGE - Invitation Only 6:00 PM The American Conservative Union and Turning Point USA present... and Charlie Kirk: The Road to Our POTOMAC BALLROOM 7:00 PM CPAC Welcome Reception With special guest Ben Shapiro CPAC HUB (PRINCE GEORGE'S EXHIBIT HALL D-E) - Ticketed Event 9:00 PM Hannity Live! POTOMAC BALLROOM 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 Interviewed by Rep. Bob Beauprez, former Congressman (CO) 8:55 AM , Fox News

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) Leadership Institute 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 and Linda McMahon The Honorable Kellyanne Conway, The White House The Honorable Linda McMahon, U.S. Small Business Administration Interviewed by Chris Dolan, The Washington Times 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 , The Heritage Foundation

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

The Military Threat Amb. John Bolton, 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. (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: , Deal, The Heritage Foundation Mattie Duppler, Rep. , The Heartland Institute Book Signing: Sheriff Clarke Gov. , Former Governor of NM Bob Luddy, CaptiveAire Systems, Inc

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

3:35 PM Introduced by Raheem Kassam, Breitbart London 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

12:00 PM How to Win Women Ashley Carter, Independent Women's Forum Patrice Onwuka, Independent Women's Forum 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 CPACtivism 101 American Conservative Union CHESAPEAKE 1-2 [ends at 3:00 PM] 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 , Americans for Tax Reform POTOMAC 1-2 4:00 PM Rising 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 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, Townhall 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: , 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 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 “Google 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 B-C

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 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 " CPAC HUB

1:00 PM Matthew Vadum: "Team : How -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 , 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. Sebastian Gorka, 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 , 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, Conservative Review

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 Interviewed by Deneen Borelli, Conservative Review GENERAL SESSION - POTOMAC BALLROOM ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING 1:55 PM #UsToo: Left out by the Left Moderator: Marji Ross, , Ethics and 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 (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