CPAC Postpones Balkan Launch Until Next Year
The conference planned for Belgrade on November 18 has been delayed to 2027, according to CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Openings & Closings
The American Conservative Political Action Conference has postponed the launch of its Balkan branch, which had been scheduled for November 18 in Belgrade. CPAC chairman Matt Schlapp confirmed the delay to the Serbian outlet Insajder.
Why it matters
The postponement affects CPAC's effort to establish a conservative presence in the Balkans ahead of Serbia's parliamentary elections. Schlapp said the organization had been overly ambitious in planning the conference for November.
The Belgrade launch was set for 18 November, and the rescheduled event will take place next year with no exact date announced. CPAC has previously held events in Italy, Brazil, Israel, and Japan, and no new date has been fixed for the Balkan launch.
The players
CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference)
A major American conservative political event organization that gathers right-leaning politicians, activists, and commentators and has previously held events in Italy, Brazil, Israel, and Japan.
Matt Schlapp
The chairman of CPAC, who confirmed the postponement and stated that the organization was overly ambitious in planning the conference for November.
Aleksandar Vučić
Former President of Serbia, who had been due to host the conference in Belgrade and deliver its keynote address.
The details
CPAC planned to host the launch of its Balkan branch in Belgrade with former Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić expected to deliver the keynote address. Energy was announced as the main topic of the conference, which has now been pushed back until next year.
Timeline
18 November (2026): Originally scheduled date for the Balkan CPAC conference in Belgrade, now postponed.
Next year (2027): Rescheduled timeframe for the Balkan CPAC conference, with no exact date announced.
Market Landscape
CPAC has expanded its conference format internationally, previously holding events in Italy, Brazil, Israel, and Japan. The Balkan chapter was part of a plan to extend its network into Europe's strategically important region, and the postponement shows the timing challenges of that expansion.
Readers following CPAC's international events should note that the Belgrade conference has been pushed to next year with no set date. Anyone planning to attend or cover the launch will need to wait for a new announcement.
The takeaway
Ambitious international launches often face scheduling constraints that push timelines back. CPAC's postponement highlights how organizers balance political calendars against event readiness when entering new regions.
Further reading
For more on similar business launches and postponements, see Openings & Closings.
