Organizers of several high-profile conservative gatherings have begun detailing speaker rosters for this summer’s conference season, signaling an intensifying campaign to mobilize activists ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The National Conservatism Conference, known as NatCon 5, said it will convene in Washington, D.C., on 2–4 September. Newly confirmed speakers include Christopher Rufo, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute who has led efforts to restrict critical-race-theory instruction; Harmeet Dhillon, the U.S. Assistant Attorney General overseeing the Civil Rights Division; and Idaho pastor Doug Wilson, a prominent voice in Christian conservative circles. In Las Vegas, The Gateway Pundit announced that its America First – Ground Zero Conference will run on 9–10 August at the Ahern Luxury Hotel. The lineup features journalist Lara Logan as host and appearances by former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, ex-White House strategist Steve Bannon, retired Lt. Gen. Mike Flynn and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell. Early-bird passes are priced from $99 to $447, depending on access level. Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit, scheduled for 11–13 July in Tampa Bay, added reality-TV personality Savanah Chrisley, comedian Russell Brand, fitness expert Jillian Michaels and GOP strategist Scott Jennings to a bill that already included Fox News host Pete Hegseth, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and commentator Tucker Carlson.