Justify your attendance for Internet of Things World and ensure that your conference pass is approved by management within your business by utilizing the below template. Simply copy and paste the document into an email or word document and fill in the highlighted sections. This will outline the value of attending Internet of Things World for yourself as well as your entire business.

Event Approval Letter – Sample Template:

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Dear [insert manager’s name],

I would like to attend Internet of Things World, May 14 – 17, 2018at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Silicon Valley. The event aligns directly to the priorities of our department [insert your priorities here].
It is also a very good value for the level of intensive learning and networking that is offered. Over 4 days, I’ll have access to:

  • 450+ expert speakers from key verticals, service & platform providers, public sector, and industry analysts
  • Pre-conference training and workshops including AI for the Internet of Things, Eclipse IoT Developers’ Day, Blockchain Technology & Applications, IoT for the First Responder, IoT in the Channel, and Startup Founders’ Day
  • Executive Keynote Day featuring senior level presentations from Farmers Insurance, City of Miami, Boeing, UPS, Microsoft, Verizon, NIST, and more
  • 10 tracks focusing on industrial IoT, connected & autonomous cars, smart cities, smart buildings, smart construction, smart homes, agriculture, healthcare, energy & utilities, data infrastructure, IoT security, and more
  • 25+ hours of networking with decisionmakers and peers from other companies within the IoT ecosystem
  • Interactive panel discussions and case studies that go beyond strategy into actionable steps to implement & integrate IoT into our business
  • Analyst Breakfast Briefings featuring top analysts
  • Access to the event app which includes networking to arrange meetings in advance of the show and access to presentation slides following the event

Internet of Things exhibition floor highlights include:

•2Expo stages with content: Ecosystem Center Stage and Futurist Stage

•16+ hours of streamlined vendor access and evaluations

•Startup zone featuring innovative IoT players looking to break into the market

•300+ exhibitors for additional networking opportunities

•Insider Sessions: get an inside look at top sponsors and exhibitors & their latest innovations

I am seeking approval for the registration fee and travel expenditures.

An Everything Conference Pass is $3,195 howeverthis can be reduced by booking by April 20th at which the rate is $2,895.
What’s included in the conference pass?

Everything Pass (All Access 4 Day Pass)

  • Pre-conference Day Workshops: AI Workshop, Eclipse IoT Developers' Day, IoT in the Channel, Blockchain Workshop, IoT for the First Responder, and Founders' Day (May 14th)
  • Executive Keynote Day (May 15th)
  • 2 Day Conference (keynotes & tracks May 16 - 17) including Connected & Autonomous Vehicles Conference & Developers' Conference
  • Analyst Breakfast Briefings
  • Expo Floor including Startup City
  • Expo Stages: Ecosystem Center Stage & Futurist Stage
  • Networking Parties
  • Speaker Presentation Slides
  • Lunch & Refreshments

Other options are available with limited access, i.e. to attend less days or attend targeted content

Here is a complete breakdown of the conference costs:
Airfare: $ [xxx]
Transportation:$ [xxx]
Hotel: $ [xxx] (we offer discounted rates by booking at the Hyatt or Marriott)
Meals: $ [xx] (lunch included in conference fee)
Conference Fee: $ (insert based on option selected above)
TOTAL: $ [xxxx]
There are a number of key speaker presentations that I plan on attending to improve my knowledge of IoT. A few of the presentations that I plan to attend include [List Top 3 Sessions Here]
I’ve reviewed the exhibitor list and there are a number of vendors participating that I plan to evaluate for future use. I plan on scheduling private vendor briefings onsite with [Vendor A, Vendor B, Vendor C].
Other staff members in our organization will also be able to benefit as I will meet with the team when I return to relay recommendations and action items, and circulate a detailed Summary Report.
Please accept this proposal to attend as I’m confident in the significant return we will receive for the investment.
Thank you for your consideration.
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