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Subject: Attendance at the 2018 Indy Big Data Conference
I am requesting approval to attend the Indy Big Data Conference, taking place on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at the JW Marriott, Indianapolis. The Fifth Annual Conference features renowned speakers on important topics such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, Block Chain, IoT (Internet of Things), Privacy & Cyber Security, and Analytics. Based on years past, the Conference will also offer excellent networking and information exchange with others who have similar challenges. With numerous vendor exhibits, I will also have the opportunity to pick the brains of a variety of potential partners. I will bring back what I have learned and share it with you and the team. Including travel and the cost of the one-day conference, I estimate the cost to be____(figure travel and ticket cost and insert here). The earlier I can register, the less costly it will be, and they do offer discounts if 10 or more attend.
Thank you for considering this request. I am confident that my attendance will “pay for itself.”