The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) will be held in Rzeszów from 26 to 27 May, 1 of the most crucial conservative conferences in the world.
This event, which has shaped the public debate in the United States for decades, will one more time come to Poland, but this time in a peculiarly symbolic place – in Podkarpacie, close the east border of the European Union and NATO.
Kristi Noah – the Face of American Conservativeism
The loudest name among the guests will be Kristi Noah – politician of South Dakota and close ally of Donald Trump. Noah, who previously served as the secretary of national safety in his administration, is considered 1 of the most charismatic figures of the conservative current in the US. Her presence in Rzeszów is simply a strong political signal – not only towards Poland, but besides the full region of Central and east Europe.
Noem is known for her hard rhetoric on border issues, national identity protection and criticism of alleged Cancel culture. Her speeches frequently repeat the subject of defending individual freedoms, opposition to national coercion and the request to renew American values based on religion, household and private property.
International conservative scene meets in Poland
The CPAC of Rzeszów is to be the gathering place of political leaders, intellectuals and social activists from the USA, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, as well as the Baltic and Balkan countries. The confirmed guests include Matt Schlapp, the head of the American Conservative Union (the CPAC organizer in the US), as well as Republican organization politicians and representatives of conservative think-tanks from Washington.
On the Polish side, the event will be attended by PiS parliamentarians, right-wing journalists and representatives of NGOs specified as Ordo Iuris – Institute for Legal Culture.
Rzeszów – a city of symbolic importance
The election of Rzeszów as host of the conference is not random. Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the city has played a key function in the military and humanitarian support system, becoming NATO's logistical base. For American politicians, it is simply a real gateway to the East – a place where the West meets the realities of war and the request to defend Western civilization.
The CPAC in Rzeszów is not only a platform for discussion but besides an chance to strengthen transatlantic relations at ideological level. Organizers emphasize that Poland is present 1 of the most crucial allies of the USA in Europe – not only due to its strategical position, but besides due to its community of values.
Conference themes: freedom, security, sovereignty
The CPAC programme of Rzeszów covers respective thematic panels and main speeches. The following issues will be addressed:
- threats to freedom of expression in the era of digital censorship,
- the migration crisis and border policy,
- the protection of life and household in mass culture,
- the future of conservatism in Europe,
- The function of Poland in global safety architecture.
The organizers besides announce a peculiar panel on information war and propaganda – with the participation of cybersecurity and misinformation experts. The plans besides include networking sessions for young leaders and conservative activists.
Conservativeism Without Complexes
CPAC is not just a conference – it is simply a manifestation of an idea. The organizers want to show that conservatism does not should be defensive, reactive or limited to 1 culture. "It is about a common conflict for freedom, tradition and sovereignty – regardless of whether you are from Texas, Budapest or Rzeszów," says 1 organizer, quoted by the media.
For many CPAC participants, it is an chance to renew alliances, establish fresh contacts and exchange experiences. For Poland – a chance to strengthen position as leader of conservative reasoning in the region. And for Rzeszów – a minute to show the planet one more time that it is simply a strategical city not only military but besides ideological.