Convince Your Boss

Ask Your Boss to Attend Holiday Showcase 2025

We know that your attendance hinges on the support of your organization. Advocate for yourself by asking to attend Holiday Showcase this year. Here’s what we suggest:

• Check your professional development spending. Have you participated in much this year? It’s your time to shine!
• Copy the form email below to ask your boss for funding.
• Look at the full meeting schedule to see which sessions would most benefit your position. Bring these up in your next 1:1 meeting.
• Consider future projects and whether meeting with vendors could benefit your work in 2026 (Hint, it will!).

Copy This Email and Send it to Your Boss

**Subject:** Request to Attend Association Forum’s Holiday Showcase

Dear [Boss’s Name],

I’d like to request your approval to attend Association Forum’s Holiday Showcase, held Dec. 3-4 in Chicago. This two-day event offers valuable professional development and sessions aligned with our current goals.

Key benefits include:

• Education: Sessions on key trends and strategies relevant to our work with opportunity to earn up to 9.16 CEUs.
• Networking: Access to industry professionals, vendors, and potential partners.
• Vendor Exploration: A large exhibit fair to identify innovative products and solutions for future initiatives.

I’m confident the insights and connections made will directly benefit our organization. I’ll ensure all responsibilities are managed before attending and be available remotely if needed.

In addition, this is an incredible value - a two-day conference including ample education, networking, meals, etc., with an early member rate of only $440 - rates go up on Nov. 13.

Thank you for considering this request.

[Your Name]

[Your Position]