Get ready — the 2026 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference is BACK and we’re taking the Mother Road celebration to a whole new level! As Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary, this landmark event will be uniting historians, travelers, preservationists, and the simply curious… in one unforgettable gathering.
Join us in the HEART OF ILLINOIS 66, SPRINGFIELD, IL for:
-Our Keynote: Jerry McClanahan, the author of the famous EZ 66 Guide for travelers.
-Elevated Programming: Speakers, panels, and workshops designed to celebrate, educate, inspire, and ignite new possibilities.
-Centennial Spotlight: Celebrating 100 years of Route 66 with immersive cultural events, music, and storytelling.
-Evening Celebrations: 3 incredible evenings of activities offering time to mingle and celebrate together.
Miles of Possibility 2026 will be bigger, bolder, and more unforgettable than ever before — the definitive celebration of Route 66’s enduring legacy and limitless future.