November 17-20, 2010
Miami, Florida
To: <manager name>
From: <your name>
Date: <insert date>
Subject: 2010 FICP Annual Conference Education Proposal
I am interested in attending the 2010 FICP Annual Conference, taking place November 17-20 in Miami, Florida. Past FICP conferences have provided the tools, contacts and education to make an immediate impact on our business, and this year’s event is designed to deliver the same value.
Leveraging fellow meeting professionals’ best practices, insights, emerging technology and money-saving tips will prove invaluable. The educational content and networking opportunities far outweigh the cost to attend—among the lowest in the industry.
The event, designed by and for financial services and insurance industry meeting planners and hospitality partners, offers more than 35 industry-focused education sessions. Educational content is organized in tracks and by experience level, ensuring I receive tailored education to further my professional development. Some of the topics that will be covered this year include legal issues and trends, social media and technology, meeting architecture, international meetings and many more.
The conference has consistently provided a means for planners and hospitality professionals to interact and conduct business. In addition to networking events, this year’s conference features an updated tradeshow format called The Network, designed to facilitate strategic sourcing between planners and hospitality partners. An estimated 350 hospitality partners and more than 200 planners are expected to attend this year’s event.
The FICP Annual Conference offers a significant return on investment and delivers unmatched value. A detailed cost breakdown is included below for your consideration:
Conference Registration (includes meals): $425 members; $525 non-members <if you register on or before October 15>
Airfare: <add flight expenses; American Airlines 5% discount available, up to three days pre- and post-event, reference code: 48N0AF
Hotel: <add actual, $179/night. For the full conference, you will want to include at least three nights’ hotel stay>
Total Investment: <add estimated total>
My attendance at the conference is a strategic professional investment, which can pay off with industry insight, tested best practices and a network of peers to call upon. Following my return, I will create a report that will include a brief education summary, major takeaways and action items for each of the sessions I attended during the conference.
I look forward to your reply. For more information on the FICP Annual Conference, visit www.ficpnet.com/annualconference.
Sincerely,
<your name here>