Emergence 2024, held on July 11-12 in Philadelphia, brought together over 100 professionals for a transformative event centered around the theme “Dream Big, Start Small, Level Up.” This two-day gathering featured a blend of thought-provoking sessions, networking opportunities and practical workshops aimed at equipping the next generation of leaders in equipment finance with the tools to advance their careers, while propelling the industry forward.
For those who attended, Emergence 2024 was more than just an event—it was a pivotal moment in their career journey, filled with opportunities to learn, grow and connect with other rising stars in the industry. The success of this year’s event sets a high bar for future editions, and it is evident that the theme of dreaming big, starting small, and leveling up will continue to resonate with emerging leaders across the industry.
Here's what attendees had to say about the event:
- “All the speakers were well informed and engaging. One of the best conferences I've been to in a while!”
- “Emergence is a great networking and educational opportunity for emerging leaders.”
- “This is my favorite ELFA event. Colleagues attend other ELFA events from my organization, but I think this one is the best due to the small conference size and one-on-one networking opportunities.”
View highlights below and connect to resources and events for emerging talent on the Emerging Talent Industry Topics Page and the Emerging Talent Advisory Council on LinkedIn.
Scenes from Emergence 2024
Attendees networking.
Members of the Emerging Talent Advisory Council mingle with Emergence participants.
Attendees toured Philadelphia landmarks on the Fun Walk.
The “Ask a Leader” panel at Emergence (L-R): Jenaleigh Lathrop of Arvest Equipment Finance, Adam Ohme of Channel, Jene Hill of DLL, Jake Nguyen of Wintrust Specialty Finance, Camtu Vo of DLL, Nick Fong of AP Equipment Financing and James Cress of Stryker Flex Financial.
Members of the Emerging Talent Advisory Council.
Networking and smiling for the camera on the rooftop deck.