Subject: Boosting our productivity!

Dear Boss Name,

I am writing to request permission to attend the SolidWorks World Conference and Exhibition 2008 — the premier global event for 3D design, simulation, and product development — because I believe the conference’s opportunities for discovering new SolidWorks techniques, evaluating complementary technologies, learning about future developments, and networking with SolidWorks users worldwide, can help us to boost design productivity and gain a competitive edge.

Most design professionals who attend the conference are able to increase their productivity. With more than 130 technical sessions, I can develop a customized agenda so that I attend the specific presentations, demonstrations, and workshops that relate most directly to our work.

Expert SolidWorks users, SolidWorks product specialists, and SolidWorks application engineers conduct a range of technical sessions, many of which can help to improve my individual design skills, as well as those of my colleagues, resulting in greater contributions to our company’s overall success.

Many attendees report productivity gains related to attending SolidWorks World in the range of 4 to 6 percent, which would definitely offset the travel expenses (airfare and accommodations), attendance fees, and miscellaneous costs related to attending the conference and provide time and cost savings throughout the years to come.

The SolidWorks World Partner Pavilion features more than 100 software, hardware, and service solution providers, where we can also learn about innovative technologies and services designed to improve development processes, increase manufacturing throughput, solve data management issues, and streamline production.

To summarize, the benefits of attending SolidWorks World 2008, which will take place January 20th to 23rd, 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, include:

• Boosting our design productivity
• Enhancing our company's success
• Realizing productivity returns on our conference investment
• Exploring cutting-edge technologies
• Maximizing opportunities to network with SolidWorks users and experts.

Thank you in advance for your consideration, and please let me know if you need additional information on specific conference opportunities and activities. I look forward to your positive response to my request.

Sincerely,

Employee Name