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Dear < supervisor’s name >,

I would like to attend APCO International’s 2015 Emerging Technology Forum being held in Dallas, TX March 10-11th, 2015. This two-day event will bring together attendees and industry leaders to discuss technologies that are on the horizon and address the challenges of the ever-changing landscape of public safety communications. With so many changes in regulations, technology and equipment, it is vital for those on the front line of public safety communications to stay on top of the latest developments and continue to grow professionally.

This event will enable me to attend a number of educational sessions over the two days that are directly applicable to my work and will allow me to network with a variety of association members. Many of the presentations are tailored to the < your profession > professional and give information on how to < list benefits to your responsibilities >. I am seeking sponsorship for the registration fee and travel expenses to the event for the 2-day event. A detailed cost breakdown is included below.

After reviewing the event program, I have identified educational sessions which will allow me to gain knowledge that I can put to good use in our organization/PSAP and further understand how we can improve our processes. The presentations are facilitated by Senior Officials at the FCC, Department of Homeland Security, and FirstNet, as well as industry experts and association colleagues. Getting the information in a seminar format will greatly reduce the research time and costs the < your organization’s name > would normally incur in researching the topics.

Incidentally, I have listed some highlights of the program below, but a more-detailed program listing is available on the APCO Website, http://techforum.apcointl.org/.

List the topics & session descriptions that interest you .

The registration fee is $xxxx and includes:

·  Access to all educational sessions for both days

·  Time to visit with vendors at tabletop displays

·  Breakfast both days

·  Lunch both days

The numbers in brackets below will need to be adjusted to reflect the current pricing. All registration fees are listed at http://techforum.apcointl.org/registration/. The travel costs vary as well and should be changed to reflect your costs.

Please find the breakdown of costs below:

Roundtrip Airfare: $xxxx

Transportation: $xxxx

Hotel: $xxxx

Registration Fee: $xxxx

Meals: $xxxx

The total costs associated with attending this conference are: $xxxx .

The opportunity for me to develop better contacts and gain knowledge in specific areas of your profession > makes my attendance at the Emerging Technology Forum a wise investment.

Sincerely,

< your name here >