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. 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 website," The Conservative Political Action Conference is the largest and most influential gathering of conservatives in the world." CPAC "brings together hundreds of conservative organizations, thousands of activists, millions of viewers and the best and brightest leaders in the world." 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. During the conference, attendees are encouraged to fill out a survey that asks questions on various issues. 2 CPAC is 'the largest and most influential gathering of conservatives in the world' Credit: AP  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. Tickets for the conference range in three prices: $275, $2,750, and $6,750, featuring different accommodations and priority reservations. Folks can purchase CPAC tickets on their website and choose from the following three options. For the General Admission ($275) tickets, attendees can expect:  Access to General Session  CPAC Central  CPAC Welcome Reception  Access to Direct Action Training  For the Premium Silver Package ($2,750) tickets, attendees can expect:  Private access to the Silver Lounge  Dedicated volunteers available  Priority reserved seating - General Session  Priority, early-access lines - General Session  Invitations to Friday night VIP reception  Access to CPAC Central  Access to Direct Action Training  For the Premium Gold Package ($6,750) tickets, attendees can expect: