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April 14–18, 2027 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida — about 25 minutes from Orlando International Airport (MCO).

All Main Stage programming, the exhibit hall, breakout sessions and activist training. VIP and Premium tiers add receptions, dining and reserved seating.

Anyone who is 24 and younger as of the last day of the conference is eligible for a youth ticket. To be eligible for a youth ticket for CPAC USA 2027, attendee must be born on or after April 18, 2002.

Yes. General and Youth passes can be upgraded to VIP or Premium any time before the event, subject to availability. You pay only the difference.

Cancellations will be accepted until January 29, 2027 for a 100% refund. Cancellations between January 30, 2027 – February 23, 2027 will be accepted for a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued starting February 24, 2027. Please contact hello@cpac.org or 202-347-9388 to request a refund or cancellation, or with any additional questions. Passes are fully transferable to another attendee up to one week out - reassign in MyCPAC or submit a help ticket.

Anyone who is 24 and younger as of the last day of the conference is eligible for a youth ticket. To be eligible for a youth ticket for CPAC USA 2027, attendee must be born on or after April 18, 2002.

Registration will be available at various locations and times based on your ticket level. Be sure to check the Agenda as we get closer to CPAC USA 2027 for specific times and locations. Bring the ID matching your order to ensure a smooth pick-up experience.

The Resolution Desk at registration handles badge, ticket and access issues in person.

Orlando International (MCO) is about 25 minutes from the Gaylord Palms. Orlando Sanford (SFB) is the backup, roughly 45 minutes out.

Book through the official Gaylord Palms reservation page and select the CPAC USA 2027 group rate. The block is first come, first served and sells out every year.

Self-parking is available on property for a daily rate, and rideshare drops at the convention entrance. Stay in the block and you can skip the car entirely.

First check to see if you can still book outside the block directly through Marriott Bonvoy. If the hotel is completely sold out, we recommend finding a hotel along W. Osceola Parkway or International Drive, 10–15 minutes out. Book early — Orlando fills fast in April.

Hotel questions go directly to the Gaylord Palms, (877) 491-0442. For tickets, use MyCPAC or submit a help ticket.

The daily schedule will be released here the night before and will be updated as changes are made. Always check Now, Next, Later for the most up-to-date information.

No. Main Stage and breakouts are open to every badge, first come, first seated. Ticketed meals and receptions are tied to your pass tier.

Doors open at different times each day. Make sure to check the agenda for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Set a reminder on any session and we notify you by email or text 15 minutes before it starts.

Main Stage programming streams live and post after the event. The CPAC Live Stage in CPAC Central will be live streamed. Breakouts and training rooms are in person only.

The live-day view of the agenda: what is on stage this minute, what follows, and what is coming later that day.

New names drop every week starting in January through the start of the conference. Set an alert on any speaker and we will tell you when they are scheduled.

Everyone listed is confirmed. Programming is still subject to change, and updates post to the speakers page first.

The Star Lounge at CPAC serves as the green room for speakers, and is available to Platinum, Platinum Plus, and Backstage attendees. We are unable to guarantee the opportunity to meet specific speakers.

The daily schedule will be released here the night before and will be updated as changes are made. Always check Now, Next, Later for the most up-to-date information.

Use the suggestion form on the speakers page. Our team reviews every submission.

Choose email, text or both and we send you their stage time the moment it is scheduled.

VIP adds reserved seating and the VIP Lounge. Premium tiers layer in private dining, backstage access, and concierge service as you move up.

An email with more information will be sent out to all VIP and Premium ticket holders two weeks before CPAC USA 2027. Always be sure to check the online agenda for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Premium tiers include guaranteed seating. Priority seating will be available to VIP ticket holders, pending availability.

Cancellations will be accepted until January 29, 2027 for a 100% refund. Cancellations between January 30, 2027 – February 23, 2027 will be accepted for a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued starting February 24, 2027. Please contact hello@cpac.org or 202-347-9388 to request a refund or cancellation, or with any additional questions. Passes are fully transferable to another attendee up to one week out - reassign in MyCPAC or submit a help ticket.

Yes, any time before the event and subject to availability. You pay only the difference.

Ten or more general tickets. Rates step down again at 25, 50, 100, and 250.

You can sit with your group pending space being available. General seats are not reserved.

Yes. Add badges to an existing block any time at the rate you locked, subject to availability.

One invoice for the block, payable by card or check. Individual names can be assigned up to a week out.

No. Group sales are only available on General Tickets and are not able to be used for discounts on VIP and Premium tickets.

Submit the block request on this page and group sales replies within one business day.

Booth space, badges for your team, and listings on the website. Build-out and AV are quoted separately.

CPAC Central and Media Row typically sell out by January, and rates rise as inventory closes.

Yes. Stage, lounge, reception and badge sponsorships are available on their own.

Speaking is programmed editorially. Sponsorship includes stage recognition, not a slot.

Exhibitor move-in is the day before doors. The full kit and deadlines come with your contract.

Request it on the sponsors page and sponsorship sends the current card the same day.

Working journalists, producers and photographers on assignment for a recognized outlet. Freelancers need a letter of assignment.

Applications close April 2 at 5 PM ET. Later requests are handled on site only if space allows.

Yes, and every crew member needs their own credential. Tripods and lighting are allowed in press positions only.

The Press Operations Center has desks, power and wifi all four days.

Requests route through Press Ops, and bookings are confirmed on site the day of.

Media Row and branded sets sell through sponsorship rather than credentials.

The ballot goes live April 14 when doors open, and closes Saturday at 10:00 AM ET.

Any badged attendee. One vote per person, verified against your registration.

No. The straw poll measures the room, so you must be credentialed and on site.

Live from the Main Stage Saturday afternoon, and posted to the straw poll page right after.

They go to our team to help shape the CPAC USA 2027 Straw Poll.

Yes. Registration is checked to prevent duplicates; individual ballots are never published.