Dr. Ben Carson, the doctor who made headlines for challenging President Obama’s economic policies in his keynote speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, will be a featured speaker at the Conservative Political Action Conference, the American Conservative Union announced this morning.

“Dr. Ben Carson represents the optimism and hope of the future of the conservative movement, while at the same time he articulates the deep fiscal and social challenges that our Nation faces,” said ACU Chairman Al Cardenas in a statement. “We look forward to welcoming Dr. Carson to the CPAC stage in March.”