THE ILLINOIS ROUTE 66 SCENIC BYWAY FIRST ANNUAL MOTHER ROAD CONFERENCE
Illinois Route 66 Centennial Mother Road Conference – Tickets Now on Sale!
Join us on Wednesday, November 11, for the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Mother Road Conference, taking place from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Motorheads in Springfield, Illinois.
Tickets are now on sale!
Byway Members: Receive special discounted pricing! Please email [email protected] to request your exclusive member payment link.
Non-Members: Click HERE to purchase your conference ticket.
You'll also find the conference agenda below so you can see the exciting lineup of speakers, presentations, and networking opportunities planned for this special centennial event.
We look forward to welcoming you for a day of learning, celebration, and connecting with Route 66 enthusiasts from across Illinois and beyond!
AGENDA
7:15 AM – 8:15 AM Breakfast & Networking
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM Opening Remarks
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM Bill Thomas (Route 66 from 1926 until today)
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM Frank Butterfield (Preservation)
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Morning Break (15 minutes)
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Scott Dahl, Bob Navarro, Liz Vincent, Melissa Chrisman & Cory Jobe (Tourism Panel Discussion)
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM (1hr 15min) Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Rhys Martin (The Future of Route 66)
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Ryan McCrady (Economic Development)
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM Afternoon Break (15 minutes)
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Jim Hinkley (Keynote/Storyteller)
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM Closing Remarks