EMERGE Financial Health FAQs

1. Make a tentative plan of the sessions you want to attend.
2. Download the mobile app to explore speakers, sessions, sponsors, and fellow attendees.
3. Head to our attendee lounge for refreshments, space to chat with fellow attendees and sponsors, a bookstore, and more!
4. Enjoy great food and conversation with fellow attendees during the receptions, breakfasts, and lunches.
5. Schedule time to catch up with old colleagues or make the most of in-person by setting aside time to meet someone new.
6. Connect with others across industries for optimal cross-pollination of ideas.
7. Make connections, swap business cards, and save the contact information. You never know who your company might partner up with in the future.
8. Take lots of notes, and don’t forget to grab our EMERGE magazine, it’s got loads of information and some feature articles to get you thinking or feeling inspired.
9. Schedule personal downtime to decompress and contemplate new ideas. Our wellness walk on Thursday offers an invigorating start to the day and is a great way to see the city.
10. Soak up three days of inspiration, and don’t forget to explore our vibrant Chicago locale. Offsite networking opportunities include the After Hours reception at Vu Rooftop and our celebration dinner at OffShore at Navy Pier.

The EMERGE app will be your go-to resource during the conference for creating your personalized schedule, connecting with fellow attendees, and more.

• Search either app store for ‘EMERGE Events’ and download to your device. iPhone | Android
• Within the EMERGE app, search for EMERGE Financial Health to install this year’s event.
• Enter your first name, last name, and the email address you registered with.
• You should receive a verification code your cell phone and email address.
• Don’t forget to fill out your profile and accept push notifications to stay up to date during the conference.

If you have the app from our previous event, make sure it is updated to the latest version.

Mobile operating systems iOS 14 and higher or Android 10 and higher is required.

Need more help? Contact us at emerge@finhealthnetwork.org.

Our Pre-Conference events take place Wednesday, June 5, with our FinX Workshop beginning at 8:30 AM CT in Grand Horizon A and our Member-Exclusive Networking Lunch at 12:00 PM CT in Grand Horizon C.

Our main stage kicks off at 1:00 PM CT on Wednesday, June 5 in Grand Horizon D.

Chicago is on Central Time.

Once you arrive, head to the Grand Horizon Ballroom on the 4th floor and get your badge. FinX begins Wednesday, June 5 at 8:30 AM – come hungry, breakfast is included. Please arrive on time, as we have a packed agenda and want to ensure that you get the most out of this experience.

What to Bring
– Government-issued, current ID card
– A fully charged mobile phone

What To Expect
FinX is not your traditional workshop or walking tour of a local neighborhood. This is a rare opportunity for you to go beyond simply hearing about the challenges that consumers face, experiencing firsthand the real-life constraints they encounter. You will be assigned to small teams and given a payroll check and packet that includes a set of transactions to complete at businesses across the city.

With your team, you will attempt to complete financial transactions such as cashing a check, acquiring and using a prepaid card, and purchasing items. As you make your way through local communities, you’ll weigh decisions around fees, expediency, time, and transportation.

Recommended Attire
We highly encourage casual and comfortable street clothing and footwear, as you will be visiting local establishments with consumers completing their daily activities. Formal business attire may stand out and affect your experience.

If you are no longer able to attend FinX, please email emerge@finhealthetwork.org ASAP.

FinX is not a commentary on specific brands or products, instead it is meant to highlight challenges that underserved consumers may face and expose the opportunity to improve upon products and services that meet their needs.

Although we treat this as an activity to learn about the experience of underserved consumers, it can never truly be a 1:1 comparison. You will receive resources including a map, list of activities, FHN staff to call in case of emergency, and knowledge that this is a hypothetical scenario–luxuries that do not exist in the real world.

Once you arrive, go to the 4th floor and follow the signs to Grand Horizon Foyer to check in and get your badge and materials. Registration will be available beginning Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 AM CT.

Stay connected and follow along with fellow attendees and EMERGE on social media! Post pictures, videos, and comments using the hashtags #EMERGE #FinancialHealth and #EMERGE2024, #financialhealth, #FHN20, or #finhealth.

> Instagram (@fhn_emerge)
> LinkedIn (@Financial Health Network)
> X (@finhealthnet)

Attendees return to EMERGE year after year for their powerful connections with peers to exchange ideas, create partnerships, and develop innovations. To get connected as a first-time attendee:

• Attend networking breakfasts, lunches, and breaks
• Introduce yourself, and be sure to fill out your profile on the mobile app
• Meet up and spend time in the attendee lounge; schedule through the mobile app

• Comfortable clothes and shoes to walk in
• Business cards
• An open mind, ready to be surprised by new ideas from speakers and colleagues
• A water bottle to stay hydrated – we’ll have water refill stations around.

Good news: You can leave the suits at home! All EMERGE attendees are encouraged to dress casual to business casual. Remember that temperatures in Chicago will be in the mid-to-upper 70s, and inside may feel cool to some—remember to pack a light sweater. We also encourage attendees to pack comfortable clothes for our FinX Workshop and our wellness walk on Thursday morning. Start your days energized to enhance your conference experience.

We also suggest attendees pack casual clothes to venture out into downtown Chicago.

While sessions span many interests and industries, make sure you attend our main stage sessions! Feel free to select options for the breakouts that are well-suited for you!

Use the online EMERGE schedule for a bird’s-eye view of the conference and to help plan your personal schedule of sessions.

A few other scheduling tips:

• Don’t cram your schedule so full that you don’t have downtime. Give yourself space to breathe and time to connect with other attendees.
• Leave gaps in your schedule for spontaneous choices. Keeping some time unplanned will allow you to take recommendations from fellow attendees and respond to the event in real time.
• Build your schedule in the EMERGE mobile app. Favorite the sessions you plan on attending to add them to your personalized schedule.

EMERGE Financial Health is presented by the Financial Health Network, a trusted resource for business leaders, policymakers, and innovators united in a mission to build a brighter financial future for all. Check out our Impact pages and our 20th anniversary page for more information.

Please consult our cancellation policy.

You can see who else is attending EMERGE Financial Health by checking the attendees list in the mobile app.