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Join CPAC Australia in Washington DC for CPAC USA!

Steve Baxter, judge of Shark Bite

Get ready to be part of CPAC Australia’s first-ever Shark Tank-style competition called Shark Bite, where our winners will get an expenses-paid trip to attend CPAC USA in Washington, DC!


CPAC USA, which will take place February 19-22, 2025, is the world’s largest and most influential gathering of conservatives, bringing together 15,000 activists from across the globe.


As a CPAC Global Explorer winner, CPAC Australia will fully cover your travel, accommodation, and conference ticket. This is your chance to be part of something huge!


HOW DOES THE COMPETITION WORK?


Australia's most popular Shark Tank TV star, Steve Baxter, will lead a panel of three prominent Australian entrepreneurs who will choose the CPAC Shark Bite Pitchfest winners. What's Shark Bite? It's where six young conservatives will be invited to make a 2-minute pitch live on stage at CPAC in Brisbane about why the Sharks should select them to win a trip to CPAC USA. 


How do you get the invitation to Pitch? 


You will need to be shortlisted by the judges, and that involves sending the following to our email events@cpac.network :


  • a short video (60 seconds max) explaining why you should join us at CPAC USA 2025, plus
  • a written message supporting your video of up to 300 words, plus
  • confirmation that you can appear on stage as part of Shark BIte Pitchfest on 6 Oct '24.


The Sharks seek well-presented young conservatives committed to conservative or libertarian values who can represent our movement effectively. They will look for people who can represent our movement effectively. have a willingness to volunteer for conservative causes and enthusiastically advocate for CPAC and other cosnervative or libertarian values-based organisations.

 

** APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 20 SEPT '24 **

Send application to events@cpac.network


Who can apply?


You must:


  • Be aged 18 - 30,
  • Hold a valid Australian Passport,
  • Willing and able to join the CPAC Australia contingent travelling to the USA, departing February 15 and returning February 24, 2025


** APPLICATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 20 SEPT '24 **

Send application to events@cpac.network



Take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to appear on the CPAC stage this October and advocate for your values to win an unforgettable trip to Washington, DC. Please submit your application by Friday, 20 September, 2024.


Be bold, take on the challenge and show us your best to win!


Yours in liberty,



Andrew Cooper

Founder & National Director

CPAC.network


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