Show the Value of Attending TechEd 2012
You know how valuable it is to attend Microsoft TechEd North America each year. But your boss may need a little more convincing. That's why we've provided these "Convince Your Boss" materials to help you communicate the importance of TechEd to the decision-makers in your office.
The key talking points will help you open a discussion on the value of TechEd, while the email templates can be sent to your boss to explain all the ways attending TechEd 2012 can pay off. Show your boss the true value of Microsoft TechEd and how by attending you will enhance your IT education and knowledge, and help increase overall business productivity.
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Sample email
Dear [Your boss' name]
I'd like to submit a request to attend Microsoft's premier technology event, TechEd 2012, on June 11-14 in Orlando. TechEd 2012 will offer four days of more than 1,000 learning opportunities and hands-on training across the full range of Microsoft products and solutions.
TechEd is the forum to gain the expertise, connections, and insights that will help us get the most from our existing IT investments.
The registration fee is $2,195, but a $200 Early Bird Savings is available until February 29, 2012. Group discounts are also available, making it less expensive for teams to attend.
While in attendance, I'd like to focus on finding solutions or best practices that could benefit these projects:
[Project or initiative #1]
[Project or initiative #2]
[Project or initiative #3]
In addition to over 500 unique breakout sessions with Microsoft and industry speakers, the conference offers the chance to connect face-to-face with peers who share our challenges and to learn from Microsoft experts who know the most about the products we're working with.
TechEd features over 200 self-paced labs - all created by product experts, and is an ideal place to pick up new ideas and skills to increase productivity and build better solutions.
I also have the option of participating in the pre-conference seminar. These day-long sessions are led by industry experts and will enhance my learning experience through supplemental in-depth, comprehensive training. The registration fee for the pre-conference seminar is $400.
Thank you for considering my request to register for this event. And please remember, if I register before February 29, I can save the company $200 in Early Bird discounts. I look forward to your reply.
Regards,
[Your name]
