Subject: Getting three passes to SolidWorks World for the price of two!

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 our team boost design productivity and gain a competitive edge.

Most design professionals who attend the conference are able to increase their productivity, and the sooner we register, the lower our attendance costs will be. We will receive a $100 per person discount on the regular registration fee of $995 if we register by September 28, 2007. Even better, we can take advantage of a special three attendees for the price of two promotional package that will in essence provide a free pass for every two people we register, a savings of nearly $1,000.

We can maximize the value of attending SolidWorks World 2008, which will take place January 20th to 23rd, 2008 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, by developing a customized team agenda for participating in the specific technical training sessions, demonstrations, and workshops that relate most directly to our work. We can also assign each team member to research and evaluate some of the more than 100 software, hardware, and service solution providers in the SolidWorks World Partner Pavilion.

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), promotional attendance fees, and miscellaneous costs related to attending the conference and provide time and cost savings throughout the years to come.

To summarize, the benefits of attending SolidWorks World 2008 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, activities, and costs. I look forward to your positive response to my request.

Sincerely,

Employee Name