Convince your company to send you to Agile2023 in Orlando, Florida

Interested in attending Agile2023, but not sure how to convince your company to fund the trip? We’ve come up with a sample letter that you can use as a starting place for crafting your own request for attendance. Just copy, paste and edit the letter as needed. If you have questions about earning PDUs or SEUs, please visit the Agile2023 FAQ page.

Subject Line: Professional Development Request

Good morning [Insert Name],

I would like to attend Agile2023, the annual conference presented by Agile Alliance, which is scheduled for July 24 – 28, 2023, in Orlando. This is a highly respected event in our industry and in this message, I’ve included key details of the conference as well as the return on investment for our company.

Agile Alliance is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people and organizations who explore, apply and expand Agile values, principles, and practices. Agile conferences are known for creating a space for the community to convene and for ideas to flourish. This event attracts Agile practitioners at all levels, including coaches/Scrum Masters, developers, product owners, testers, and managers.

Educational Program

Agile2023 will feature internationally recognized speakers covering more than 150 topics that are important to my job. The full schedule will be included on the Agile Alliance website in Spring 2023, but here is the Schedule-at-a-Glance for the conference.

As you will see from the schedule, I will also be able to participate in a variety of hands-on workshops, breakout sessions, and other learning opportunities. And finally, there will be time for me to attend the exhibit hall, where I can make connections with key vendors.

Costs

Here are the approximate costs of attending this event. One important point – most of the attendee meals are provided onsite and included in the registration fee, so that expense will be minimal.

• Conference Registration – $2,299 plus $49 for membership for a total of $2,348
• Hotel Costs – $239 per night for five nights for a total of $1,195 plus tax
• Airfare – ~$350
• Airport Transfers – ~$75
• Additional Meals – ~$150

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST – $4,118

 

Your ROI

Allowing me to attend this conference, and making this investment in my career, will provide significant benefits for [INSERT COMPANY NAME].

• All presentations are selected through a peer-review process focused on securing content that addresses real-world problems. I will leave this conference with actionable ideas and insights.
• Five days of training from software practitioners at innovative and early adopter companies will provide knowledge that will ensure my skills are up-to-date. This will help me better perform the duties of my job.
• During my time in the exhibit hall, I can explore the latest advancements in the industry and make contact with key representatives on our behalf. This will save time and money researching vendor contacts.
• Agile events are known as a great resource for insight, ideas, and inspiration, all of which will help me grow as an employee.
• In-person events produce more impactful learning and business opportunities, as well as increased communication and emotional connections between participants. After several years of virtual learning, I am anxious to return to an in-person conference.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this request. If you have any questions, or if you need any additional information, please let me know.