Convince Your Boss

This email template highlights the value of attending PASS Summit, and it’s certain to help you in getting your boss on board.

Dear [insert your Manager’s name here],

I’m writing to request your approval to attend PASS Data Community Summit 2025. This year’s in-person conference will bring thousands of data platform professionals together in Seattle, WA, from November 17-21, 2025. My research shows that this event will provide the greatest return-on-investment with the best learning opportunities. 

The main conference takes place over three full days (Wednesday, November 19 – Friday, November 21, 2025), with two additional pre-con days also available. Previous speakers have included Bob Ward, Kimberley Tripp, Brent Ozar, Deborah Melkin, Kevin Kline and Steve Jones.

A 3-day ticket, for example, includes entry to all General Sessions, access to the Exhibit Hall, Community Zone, Welcome Reception and the Exhibitor Reception. Coffee breaks and lunch are provided during the day, and light refreshments are provided during the two Receptions. This ticket also includes on-demand access to all recorded sessions from the main conference until February 16, 2026.

Attending PASS Summit in-person will benefit our company because:

• It presents an unrivalled learning opportunity – there were 198 different speakers in 2024, and 301 hours of content presented!
• It offers excellent networking opportunities
• It will allow us to keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies
• It will enable us to troubleshoot issues with fellow attendees and vendors in-person

Last year’s attendees were hugely positive about their PASS Summit experience: 

• 94% of attendees rated PASS Summit 2024 4 or 5 stars (out of a maximum 5 stars)
• 95% of attendees said that they were able to achieve their personal objectives
• 97% of attendees said that they were able to learn actionable information that could be applied to their day-to-day work

Here’s an approximate breakdown of costs: 

Airfare:	[insert $ here]
Transportation:	[insert $ here]
Hotel (2 nights at ~$250):	$500 [adjust as needed]
Dinner (3 days at $50):	$150 [adjust as needed]
Conference Ticket:	[insert $ here] (view our Pricing page)
Pre-Con Ticket:	[insert $ here] (optional + view our Pricing page)

There are flexible ticket options to suit various budget and travel requirements, with discounts available if you would like to send 5 or more members of our team together. 

I would happily create a post-conference report upon my return to share my learnings with the wider team, ensuring that we can all benefit from my attendance. More information on this event can be found here. 

Thank you for considering my request, I look forward to discussing this opportunity with you. 

[insert your name]