# Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) ## History Founded in 1973 by the American Conservative Union (ACU), CPAC is a yearly political conference that brings together conservative activists and elected officials from across the United States. The conference has grown to include participation from over 100 organizations. In May 2025, CPAC held its first-ever event in Poland, hosted at Jasionka near Rzeszów. The conference was organized by Matt Schlapp and broadcast by Telewizja Republika. ## Key Events - **1973**: Founding of CPAC by the American Conservative Union - **May 2025**: First Polish CPAC held in Jasionka, Poland ## Notable People **US Attendees**: - Matt Schlapp (ACU Chairman) - Kristi Noem (US Secretary of Homeland Security) - George Simion (Romanian presidential candidate) - Shmuley Boteach (American rabbi) **Polish Attendees**: - Mateusz Morawiecki (former Prime Minister) - Przemysław Czarnek (former Deputy Prime Minister) - Tomasz Sakiewicz (journalist) - Michał Rachoń (journalist) - Witold Tumanowicz (journalist) - Ewa Ząjczkowska-Hernik (journalist) - Przemysław Wipler (journalist) - Grzegorz Płaczek (journalist) - Karol Nawrocki (PiS-backed presidential candidate) - Andrzej Duda (Polish President) ## Culture and Religion CPAC events typically feature speeches from prominent conservative figures, policy discussions, and networking opportunities. The conference reflects the religious and cultural values of the conservative movement, often incorporating elements of American Christian conservatism. ## Key Facts - Founded: 1973 - Organizer: American Conservative Union (ACU) - Participants: Over 100 organizations - First Polish edition: May 2025 ## Legends and Myths While CPAC is a well-documented political event, its influence on shaping conservative policy and discourse in the US has become legendary within political circles. The Polish edition in 2025 was seen as a symbolic step in strengthening transatlantic conservative ties. ## Additional Information - **Primary Color**: #23b7c2 (blue) - **Logo**: [CPAC Logo](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CPAC_Logo.svg) - **Additional Images**: [Jasionka Conference](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jasionka_2025_CPAC.jpg), [Matt Schlapp](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Matt_Schlapp_2023.jpg), [Mateusz Morawiecki](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mateusz_Morawiecki_2023.jpg), [Andrzej Duda](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Andrzej_Duda_2023.jpg), [Kristi Noem](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kristi_Noem_2023.jpg) ## Quotes - "CPAC remains the premier gathering for conservatives to shape the future of our movement." - Matt Schlapp ## Trust Profile - **Reliability**: 80 - **Transparency**: 70 - **Expertise**: 90 - **Influence**: 85 - **Stability**: 75 ## Sentiment - **Positive**: 50 - **Neutral**: 50 - **Negative**: 0 ## Metadata - **Population**: null - **Founding Date**: 1973 - **Region Name**: United States - **Birth Date**: null - **Career Highlights**: null - **Unique Style**: Conservative policy discussions and networking - **Interesting Facts**: First Polish CPAC in 2025; over 100 participating organizations - **Quotes**: ["CPAC remains the premier gathering for conservatives to shape the future of our movement." - Matt Schlapp] - **Primary Color**: #23b7c2 - **Logo URL**: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CPAC_Logo.svg - **Additional Images**: ["https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jasionka_2025_CPAC.jpg", "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Matt_Schlapp_2023.jpg", "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mateusz_Morawiecki_2023.jpg", "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Andrzej_Duda_2023.jpg", "https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kristi_Noem_2023.jpg"] ## SEO Title CPAC - Conservative Political Action Conference ## Meta Description Annual US conservative conference founded in 1973, featuring policy discussions and networking. First Polish edition held in 2025 in Jasionka with US and Polish attendees.