What does CPAC mean?
THE Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) is an annual political conference attended by conservative activists and elected officials from the US and worldwide.
The first CPAC took place in 1974.
What is CPAC and what does it mean?
The CPAC is hosted annually by the American Conservative Union.
The committee was founded in 1974 by the ACU and Young Americans for Freedom dedicated to conservatives in the country. Today it is hosted by the American Conservative Union.
When the committee was first founded, former President Ronald Reagan gave the inaugural keynote address.
According to their , "The Conservative Political Action Conference is the largest and most influential gathering of conservatives in the world."
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CPAC "brings together hundreds of conservative organizations, thousands of activists, millions of viewers and the best and brightest leaders in the world."
When is CPAC?
CPAC typically occurs either in February, March or July.
Each year the conference holds a different theme on what speakers will address.
CPAC also holds its annual straw poll vote, which serves as a barometer for the feelings of the conservative movement.
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During the conference, attendees are encouraged to fill out a survey that asks questions on various issues.
The questions regarding the most popular possible presidential candidates are the most widely reported.
One component of CPAC is evaluating conservative candidates for president, and the straw poll generally serves to quantify conservative opinion.
CPAC 2022 will be held from Thursday, February 24 to Sunday, February 27.
This year the event will be taking place in Orlando, Florida.
Some speakers for CPAC 2022 include former president Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr, and Candace Owens.
How can I purchase CPAC tickets?
for the weekend start at $295, the event also offers a limited number of student tickets for $50.
In order to purchase a student ticket, you must be 24-years-old and under and be able to produce a valid school ID.
Premium tickets range from $3,000 to $7,000.
Folks can purchase CPAC tickets on their website and choose from general admission to single-day passes.
Single-day passes are listed on their website for $90.
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The whole conference on the official CPAC site, where viewers can also find the for each day.
CPAC can also be streamed live in its entirety on the Fox News streaming app, .
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