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Subject: I’d like to attend WordCamp US 2024

Hi [boss’s name],

I’d like to request approval to attend WordCamp US 2024. WordCamp US is the premiere North American event for web professionals, and this year it takes place in Portland, Oregon from September 17th-20th: https://us.wordcamp.org/2024/

WordCamp US is the largest in-person gathering of WordPress designers, developers, visionaries, and end-users in the Americas. A single ticket includes four very full days of content, including dozens of informative breakout sessions, deep-dives into the most innovative uses of WordPress, collaborative events to contribute to the WordPress project, and access to a number of networking opportunities with some of the smartest minds in the WordPress ecosystem.

I plan to be an active participant at WordCamp US and I anticipate returning with actionable insights that should help us move the needle on [project 1], [project 2], and [project 3].

Here’s a rough breakdown of my costs to attend:

• Airfare: [$xxx]
• Ground transportation: ~$100
• Hotel: $184/night
  (This discounted room rate represents a significant savings.)
• Meals: [$xx/day]
• Conference registration fee: $100
• Total: [$xxxx]

I’d be happy to strategize with you in advance on our shared goals for the event. I can share additional details about the sessions I plan to attend, the meetings I plan to schedule, and the value it will bring to [your company name].

After WordCamp US I’ll prepare a summary of takeaways, new industry contacts, and any other recommendations in a digest report for you [and any other person or team that may benefit.] This report will not only include suggestions to help us optimize our use of WordPress today, but will help us understand where the WordPress project itself is headed in the future

Thanks for reading and considering my request. I’d be happy to hop on a quick call if you’ve got any questions about this.

[your name]