EMERGE

2025 EMERGE Conference | Tuesday, March 11, 2025

For the 12th consecutive year, Commerce Lexington’s EMERGE Conference, presented by UK Online, will bring together emerging leaders across Central Kentucky 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 2025 EMERGE Conference will take place on Tuesday, March 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Central Bank Center in the heart of downtown Lexington.

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EMERGE 2025 Welcomes Coach, Author & Speaker, Matthew Mitchell as Opening Keynote
Commerce Lexington is pleased to announce that the Opening Keynote will be former basketball coach and successful author and speaker, Matthew Mitchell. His engaging storytelling and thought-provoking insights will set the stage for success and leave you inspired to take action. From the basketball court to the boardroom, Coach Mitchell teaches growth-minded leaders how to build sustained success. Through his experience, genuine joy, sharp wit, and unyielding honesty, he shares the principles of the Winning Tools platform.

Register now and receive a copy of Matthew Mitchell's new book, 'Ready to Win: How Great Leaders Succeed through Preparation'.

About Matthew Mitchell

Matthew Mitchell is a Wall Street Journal best-selling author, speaker, three-time SEC Coach of the Year and the winningest head coach in the history of the University of Kentucky women's basketball program. The foundation for his teams’ achievements is the Winning Tools principles - honesty, hard work, and discipline. Through Mitchell's focus on the fundamentals, he led the program to new heights―seven 25-plus winning seasons and UK’s first SEC Championship in 30 years. Mitchell now leads the Winning Tools leadership platform, sharing the proven value of these principles with executive teams across the country.