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2023 EMERGE Set for Tuesday, March 7th at Central Bank Center
For the tenth consecutive year, Commerce Lexington’s EMERGE Conference will bring together the next generation of Central Kentucky leaders for a full day of networking, engaging keynote speakers, informative breakout sessions, and discovering ways to better connect to and impact the community. An outgrowth of one of Commerce Lexington’s past Leadership Visits, the 2023 Commerce Lexington EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Bank will take place on Tuesday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Central Bank Center in the heart of downtown Lexington. View conference details below.
For the tenth consecutive year, Commerce Lexington’s EMERGE Conference will bring together the next generation of Central Kentucky leaders for a full day of networking, engaging keynote speakers, informative breakout sessions, and discovering ways to better connect to and impact the community. An outgrowth of one of Commerce Lexington’s past Leadership Visits, the 2023 Commerce Lexington EMERGE Conference presented by Forcht Bank will take place on Tuesday, March 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Central Bank Center in the heart of downtown Lexington. View conference details below.
Cost to Attend:
The cost to attend this full day conference is $198 per person for Commerce Lexington members, $225 for non-members and $75 for students. A combo package is available for those wanting to purchase an EMERGE Conference registration and an Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Annual Pass for $275.00.
Exhibit space is available at the conference for $350. This space will be housed in the foyer outside of the main ballroom throughout the day. The space comes with one complimentary conference attendee and may be split between two company representatives so that one person can occupy the exhibit area at all times.
The cost to attend this full day conference is $198 per person for Commerce Lexington members, $225 for non-members and $75 for students. A combo package is available for those wanting to purchase an EMERGE Conference registration and an Emerging Leaders of the Bluegrass Annual Pass for $275.00.
Exhibit space is available at the conference for $350. This space will be housed in the foyer outside of the main ballroom throughout the day. The space comes with one complimentary conference attendee and may be split between two company representatives so that one person can occupy the exhibit area at all times.
Keynotes:
OPENING KEYNOTE SPONSORED BY:
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Morning Keynotes: Cherena Fox and Keionna Baker (left) of The Elephant In The Room
Our morning keynote speakers will be Cherena Fox and Keionna Baker of The Elephant In The Room, an interactive diversity and inclusion company focused on organizational transformations and development through creating comfortable spaces to have uncomfortable conversations. During their workshop entitled “Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself,” Baker and Fox will focus on Implicit Bias and Cultural Awareness and Inclusion. They’ll take a deep dive with the audience members into everyday interactions and ways of thinking, proactively addressing what microaggressions are and how to examine personal biases before they become damaging to your brand's image and internal teams. The Elephant in the Room will equip audience members with the tools needed to create a strong inclusive work culture, and create open communication between teams and management. The Elephant in the Room is an interactive diversity and inclusion company focused on organizational transformations and development through creating comfortable spaces to have uncomfortable conversations.Collectively, Keionna and Cherena have years of experience cultivating and working in diverse workspaces. With experience working in education, on diverse teams and, with an array of students, from Kentucky to California, Keionna and Cherena have gained the skills, experience, and knowledge to create highly effective and interactive workshops. Both have taught and consulted with the development of after-school programs in underprivileged communities with the intention of bridging cultural and racial gaps. |
LUNCHEON KEYNOTE SPONSORED BY:
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Luncheon Keynote: David Horning of Water Cooler Comedy
Our luncheon keynote is David Horning of Water Cooler Comedy, providing a session titled “Stand Up & Lead: How 'Thinking Like A Comedian' Creates Standout Cultures.” Employers and employees continue to struggle to engage teams and drive productivity in a post-COVID hybrid, work-from-anywhere world. Many companies are adding Chief Wellness Officers or Chief Happiness Officers in an effort to bring collaboration, connection, and joy back to the workforce. Humor-led employee engagement programming has been proven to break down silos, build psychological safety, improve retention, provide a recruiting differentiator, boost bottom lines, and more! Yet, when most people hear "think like a comedian" in a professional setting, a wave of panic sets in. In this customized program, participants won’t be transformed into stand-up comedians or learn how to tell jokes, but rather experience an introduction to innovative leadership based on the principles of humor that have turned strategic communications firm Peppercomm and others into perennial top workplaces. From IT, to healthcare, to manufacturing and beyond, companies who speak the universal language of humor and embrace the art of not taking themselves too seriously have stumbled on an unexpected punchline: they have transitioned from a transactional leadership model to a human one where people WANT to work. You don’t even have to be funny to do it! |
2023 Breakouts include:
COMMUNITY EDUCATION BREAKOUT TOPICS:
• The Greatest Untold Story of American Whiskey: The African American Contribution
• The Land that Sustains Us: Getting Young Leaders Engaged with Agriculture
• Wherefore Art, Though? Public Art and its Impact on our Community
• Lex Stick Together: Case Study with Julietta Market
• Violence in Lexington - A PIER Model
• Central Kentucky by the Numbers: A Strategy to Propel the Region Forward
• The Greatest Untold Story of American Whiskey: The African American Contribution
• The Land that Sustains Us: Getting Young Leaders Engaged with Agriculture
• Wherefore Art, Though? Public Art and its Impact on our Community
• Lex Stick Together: Case Study with Julietta Market
• Violence in Lexington - A PIER Model
• Central Kentucky by the Numbers: A Strategy to Propel the Region Forward
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOPICS:
• Don't be a Michael Scott, Excel in Your Career and on Your Team
• Seven Traits of Leadership
• Leadership and Team Accountability - Think Big and Think Small
• How to Create Your Best Life
• Elevate Your Presentation to the Next Level
• Evolving Your Career
• Optimizing Your Health in 2023
• Don't be a Michael Scott, Excel in Your Career and on Your Team
• Seven Traits of Leadership
• Leadership and Team Accountability - Think Big and Think Small
• How to Create Your Best Life
• Elevate Your Presentation to the Next Level
• Evolving Your Career
• Optimizing Your Health in 2023
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
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CHARGING STATION SPONSOR:
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NAME BADGE SPONSOR:
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GOLD SPONSORS:
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SILVER SPONSORS:
Kristin Clark, Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance
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AFTER PARTY SPONSOR:
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MUGSHOT SPONSOR:
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