Ask the Boss About Attending the PNSQC Conference
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To:
From:
Re: Pacific Northwest Software Quality Conference Proposal
I’m writing to ask for approval to attend the 34th PNSQC Conference in Portland on Oct 17th through the 19th. A large community of software testing and quality assurance experts will be on hand to share best practices, hands-on training, new innovations, and a lot more.
Here are some other tangible benefits to attending the PNSQC conference:
- It will help our company stay current with new software testing and quality assurance trends and technologies. By attending the forward-looking sessions and workshops, I can learn more about leading edge tools and approaches. And find out what other companies are doing to stay competitive.
- I’ll make connections. I will network with peers to und understand how other firms are handling common software testing and related issues. I may even be able to find new employees who can enhance our business.
- I’ll learn new skills and share them with my coworkers. I will make a concerted effort to share what I learn at the conference. I plan to <insert plan>
- [add project or initiative]
- [add project or initiative]
Here’s an approximate breakdown of conference costs:
Airfare: $ xxx
Transportation (between airport and hotel): $ 90
Hotel: (3 nights at $200) $ 600
Meals: (3 days at $50) $ 150
Registration Fee: $ xxx [check for current price]
Total: $ x,xxx
I’m currently working on ways to reduce expenses, including hotel discounts, ride sharing, and meals with vendors. I’ll be sure to submit a post-conference report that will include an executive summary, major takeaways, tips, and a set of recommendations to maximize the return on our current investments in software testing and quality assurance. I can also share relevant information with key personnel throughout the company.
Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to your reply.
Regards, (your signature)
You can Download the Word Doc Here: PNSQC Proposal Ask the Boss