Voices of Change
EMERGE Financial Health

Voices of Change

June 3-5, 2025 | San Diego, CA | Sheraton San Diego Resort

We will immerse our attendees in the stories of real people across America – those facing challenges and those working to solve them – as they share what it will take to achieve financial health for all. As we work to drive systemic change across the financial ecosystem in a pivotal post-election year, the EMERGE Financial Health event will connect you to the changemakers shaping our path forward.

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Why Attend?

Meet Real People. Drive Real Change.

EMERGE Financial Health is the can’t-miss event of the year for stories and solutions from across our movement.

Get Informed
Get Informed

Dive deep into people’s diverse experiences with money, and gain insight from the visionary leaders intentionally designing solutions around them.

Get Connected
Get Connected

Meet hundreds of senior decision-makers from financial institutions, fintechs, major employers, policy, research, and more, with a new networking format that skips the small talk and heads straight to solutions.

Get Inspired
Get Inspired

Hear real financial health stories from diverse community members in our most intimate session lineup yet, and leave with greater empathy and energy for advancing financial health.

What's New

What's New

You asked, we listened – this year’s event features even more opportunities to create community and build connections across our movement and beyond.

  • Role-Based Breakout Sessions | Meet attendees in similar roles or functions during these purposeful interactive sessions. Engage in meaningful discussions about common challenges, opportunities, and strategies for advancing financial health
  • Dynamic Mainstage Sessions | Get more of the movement’s best ideas as we weave together candid conversations, keynotes, and videos on our mainstage – all in a shorter format that leaves plenty of time to experience San Diego.
  • Enhanced Member Experiences | Create momentum on your mission to improve financial lives with an extensive lineup of Member-exclusive experiences.

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Bank of America
JPMorganChase
US Bank
Chime
EVERFI
Cash App
Jack Henry
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Explore the Sessions

After 3 days of inspiring talks, incredible networking, and energizing social events our community is ready to take financial health to the next level. Thank you to all of the attendees and supporters of EMERGE for making it the best EMERGE yet. Revisit all of the mainstage sessions here and stay engaged with our community on your finhealth journey.

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The Next Generation of Financial Health

From FinTok to loud budgeting, younger generations are approaching their finances in new ways. Learn about their unique financial habits and how financial institutions can best support them as they work toward financial independence.

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Keynote Address: Financial Health Vital Signs

Hear about the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s work to support consumer financial health. Acting Comptroller Michael J. Hsu will discuss the OCC’s Financial Health: Vital Signs initiative, and why banks should pay attention to the financial health of their customers.

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How Advances in Technology Can Lead to Financial Health for All

Celia Edwards Karam, President of Retail Bank at Capital One, shares how the intersection of financial health and AI shows up in banking and payments, what she's learned about developing a strategy for true financial health impact, and how corporations can rethink their approach to AI and financial health to succeed in a changing marketplace.

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Rewiring Our System for Financial Health

EMERGE Financial Health is the beginning of a new era in financial health. Join us for a provocative closing discussion about the actionable ways leaders can work across sectors to rewire our system to help everyone thrive financially.

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Closing Chicago’s Financial Health Divide

The inaugural Financial Health Pulse® Chicago Report revealed how the city’s legacy of racism is impacting financial outcomes across the community. Join local leaders for a discussion on the report’s findings and the future of financial health in Chicagoland.