CONVINCE YOUR BOSS TEMPLATE

Use the talking points and email template below to clearly show the value for you, your team, and your organisation.  

Convening EMEA is where you’ll gain future-ready skills, build meaningful cross-sector connections, and bring back practical strategies that create real impact. 

5 Reasons to Attend — and Bring Back Value to Your Organisation 

1) Adapt and lead in a rapidly changing environment – Gain the tools and insights to build future-ready teams and organisations. 

2) Unlock opportunities for authentic relationships – Build meaningful cross-sector and cross-generational connections that support your goals long term. 

3) Learn to design future-ready experiences – Understand how to integrate people, purpose and technology into sustainable, strategic event delivery. 

4) Bridge the digital–physical divide – Collaborate across borders and roles to co-create solutions that reflect today’s event realities. 

5) Grow your voice and impact – Share ideas, elevate your practical skills, and return with knowledge your whole team can benefit from. 

 

Convince Your Boss Email Template

Dear [Boss’s Name], 

I’m writing to request approval to attend PCMA’s Convening EMEA 2025, taking place October 14–16 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. This event is a unique opportunity to represent [YOUR WORKPLACE] alongside 600+ business event professionals from across Europe and beyond. 

Convening EMEA is designed around three themes — Future, Connection, and Integration by Design — which align closely with our priorities of innovation, collaboration, and long-term impact. 

By attending, I will be able to: 

• Gain cutting-edge knowledge from sessions tackling the latest trends, challenges, and solutions shaping our industry. 

• Build strategic connections with industry leaders and potential partners that can strengthen our network and opportunities. 

• Bring back practical strategies to help us stay competitive and adapt to new market realities. 

• Share key takeaways with our wider team to ensure the whole organisation benefits from the insights. 

The total estimated investment for attending is $XXX, broken down as follows: 

• Registration: $
• Transportation: $
• Hotel: $
• Meals and incidentals: $

I’m confident that the skills, connections, and strategies I’ll gain at Convening EMEA will deliver significant value to our organisation. I’m happy to discuss this further and address any questions.  

Thank you for considering my request. 

Best regards, 

[Your Name] 

[Your Position]