Even smart, accomplished professionals can find negotiations daunting. Not everyone is comfortable going to their managers with a request — even one as valid as attending the first ever IFS Connect Australia roadshow stop in Sydney.

It’s not always easy to convince a manager to support your conference choice because such events come with expense, including the conference itself, but also associated costs of travel, hotels, and time away from work.

Don’t worry though, we’re here to help. We’ll help you step into your manager’s shoes and follow key steps to help you persuade them to let you attend the best tech conference for you and your company.

Simply copy and paste this handy template email below, shoot it off to your boss, and chances are they’ll be asking you to go to IFS Connect Australia. No power-posing required.

Dear [Insert Name Here],

I would like to attend IFS Connect Australia 2024, taking place May 2nd in Sydney. This is IFS’s premier global technical and networking event.

IFS Connect Australia provides a robust agenda. The event offers numerous educational sessions, networking opportunities, and interactive ways to connect and engage with IFS’s technology and innovation experts. Attending the event will give me the opportunity to:

1. Bring back knowledge, new tips and techniques that we can put to use right away.
2. Gain insights from IFS customers’ real-life experiences and best practices.
3. Keep us updated with industry trends, information, strategies and news.
4. Expand our knowledge and help us to find new solutions to old problems through thought leadership and networking.
5. Enhance my skills and accelerate my professional development.

Here is an overview of the costs:
• Airfare: $_______
• Hotel Accommodation per day: $_______
• Registration Fee: Free
• Expenses (lunch is included for the conference): $_______
• Projected Total Costs: $_______

I think you will agree that the practical, educational, and networking benefits of attending IFS Connect Australia will help advance our business plans and performance and will prove extremely valuable for me and [Company Name]. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you for your consideration.
Kindest Regards,
[Insert Your Name Here]