No lack of western grassroots spirit at two-day Western Conservative Summit 2023 Summit returns to downtown at Colorado Convention Center

One of the largest annual gatherings of conservatives outside of Washington, D. C., Western Conservative Summit (WCS) focuses on key issues facing the West and the nation, equips individuals to stand for faith, family and freedom and trains up the next generation of conservatives.

BELOW: Grandparents 4 Kids exhibitors Kevin Carney, and Linda White surround Heidi Ganahl (in red)

Attendees participated in dozens of unique workshops on various public policy and cultural subjects. In addition to an amazing lineup of speakers too numerous to cover in these pages, there was also entertainment, exhibits, book signings, receptions, award presentations, time to mingle and so much more! www.centennial.ccu.edu

Best-selling author and nationallysyndicated radio host Eric Mataxas was introduced by CU Regent Emeritus and former Republican Governor candidate Heidi Ganahl who has founded the podcast UNLEASED

A souvenir vendor promoted Trump. One day after the federal indictment – Trump outpaced DeSantis 40.3% to 35.8% in the WCS straw poll. ”Approval voting” however, had DeSantis scoring 3% more approval than Trump.

Under 30 Speech Contest winner Emily Kastens of Centennial, Colorado, presented her clever winning essay named “The U.S. Express.” She was introduced by popular Isabel Brown who is known for giving a voice to Generation Z

Spreading a message of hope and healing, country music star Coffey Anderson was an inspiration on stage Friday night and encouraged the audience to support businesses with conservative values – making a statement