Route 66’s centennial still is a few years away, but the annual Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference announced this week it will hold its 11th event in Springfield, Illinois, in 2026.
More from the news release:
To celebrate the Route 66 centennial, the Miles of Possibility organization along with Visit Springfield
will be creating a 2026 Miles of Possibility Conference that is equally as special as this 100-year
milestone. This conference will include topics relevant to Route 66 business owners, travel
professionals, as well as history lovers and travel enthusiasts. Speakers from all eight states represented
along Route 66 will be invited to become a part of this conference. This pop-up Route 66 event will be
one of many celebrations that individuals can look forward to in 2026; don’t miss out!Attendees at the 2026 Miles of Possibility Conference can expect one-of-a-kind immersive Route 66
activities as well as special behind-the-scenes sneak peeks of Springfield’s sites and attractions.
Whether one is a travel professional or a travel enthusiast, all are invited to participate! Get excited for
future announcements of what will be in store for the 2026 Miles of Possibility Conference.
Announcements will be made on Route66MilesOfPossibility.com and VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com.
The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference initially was established in 2015 in Edwardsville, Illinois. The 2023 conference will be in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois, with a date to be announced later. This year’s conference just wrapped up in Pontiac, Illinois.
The Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference was established in 2015 in Edwardsville, Illinois.
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Nice win for Springfield! Is this conference open to anyone?