You are in a room with your peers, colleagues, and collaborators from across Utah’s mental health community. Licensed professionals, students, supervisors, educators, and leaders have gathered in one place with a shared purpose: to learn, connect, and strengthen the future of mental health care in our state. This opening plenary marks the beginning of The Summit, a conference built on the belief that we are better together. It is a moment to pause from the pace of our practice, step out of professional silos, and recognize the collective expertise, dedication, and impact represented in this space. Whether you work in private practice, community mental health, healthcare systems, education, supervision, or policy, you *belong* here. During this session, we will orient you to the conference, highlight the vision and mission of the Utah Coalition of Mental Health Professions, and set the tone for the days ahead. You will hear how this gathering reflects the evolving needs of Utah’s clinicians and the clients we serve, and how collaboration across disciplines continues to shape best practices statewide. This is your time to engage with the latest developments affecting mental health professionals in Utah, including emerging trends in practice, professional standards, advocacy efforts, and the shared challenges facing our workforce. More than information, this plenary is an invitation: to be present, to be curious, and to be part of something larger than any one profession or role. We are very honored you are here. Let’s begin the Summit together.