The Conference
THREE DAYS IN MEMPHIS
AUGUST 6 -8, 2026
UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
CARES 2026 brings 200+ road safety professionals and 300+ high school and college students together for a Welcome Gala, a full Professionals Conference day, and a dedicated Teen Day — all on the University of Memphis campus.
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Hotel and room-block details for out-of-town guests will be added here as they’re confirmed.
ABOUT CARES
A FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SUMMIT FOR SAFER ROADS
CARES is the inaugural conference from the Collegiate Life Investment Foundation (CLIF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, funded through a grant from the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. It brings together professionals, educators, advocates, families, and students to confront distracted and unsafe driving — and to give the next generation a reason to drive differently.
PROFESSIONALS
200+
STUDENTS & TEENS
300+
DAYS
3
CONFERENCE
1st
SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED SOON
We’re confirming speakers from across road safety, education, and advocacy.
Headshots and bios will appear here as they’re finalized.
BACKED BY PARTNERS DRIVING CHANGE
This project was funded through a grant provided by the TN Highway Safety Office.
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