Hi [Name],

I’m writing to request approval to attend the European Power Platform Conference on [insert the dates of the ticket type that suits you best], a conference that I believe offers significant benefits for both my role and our team’s objectives. The European Power Platform Conference is one of the leading gatherings in our industry, featuring expert speakers, hands-on workshops, and opportunities to connect with professionals tackling the same challenges we face.

Here’s why I believe this is a worthwhile investment:

• Practical Solutions for Current Challenges: Several sessions focus on [specific challenges or initiatives relevant to your work], providing actionable strategies we could implement immediately.
• Emerging Trends and Innovations: The conference will highlight cutting-edge tools and strategies, keeping us ahead of the curve and competitors as the industry evolves.
• Stronger Connections in the Industry: Networking with other attendees could lead to collaborations, partnerships, or new insights that strengthen our approach to [specific goals].
• Knowledge Sharing: I plan to compile a detailed summary of the key takeaways and present it to the team, so we can all benefit from the insights gained.
• Microsoft Presence: The Microsoft Product Team members – the people behind the products – will be attendance delivering keynotes and sessions.

The cost to attend is [amount], which includes [specifics, e.g., registration, travel, accommodations]. Given the potential impact on our team’s productivity and strategy, I see this as a smart investment with long-term returns.

I’m confident this opportunity will help me bring back ideas and solutions that directly support our work. I’d be happy to discuss this further and share a plan to ensure we get maximum value from the experience.

Thank you for considering this request! I appreciate your support in helping us achieve our goals.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

Convince my Boss – 2 Attendees

Dear [Boss’s Name]

We are writing to request approval to attend the European Power Platform Conference on [insert the dates of the ticket type that suits best]. This conference offers significant benefits for both our roles and our team’s objectives. As one of the leading gatherings in our industry, it features expert speakers, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities with professionals facing the same challenges we encounter.

Why This is a Worthwhile Investment:

• Practical Solutions for Current Challenges: Several sessions focus on [specific challenges or initiatives relevant to our work], providing actionable strategies we could implement immediately. As there are 120+ sessions, myself and [insert colleagues names], will divide and conquer across a variety of sessions to cover more ground and receive more insights.
• Emerging Trends and Innovations: The conference will highlight cutting-edge tools and strategies, helping us stay ahead of the curve as the industry evolves.
• Stronger Connections in the Industry: Networking with other attendees could lead to collaborations, partnerships, or fresh insights that strengthen our approach to [specific goals].
• Knowledge Sharing: We plan to compile a detailed summary of key takeaways and present it to the team so everyone can benefit from the insights gained.
• Microsoft Presence: The Microsoft Product Team members – the people behind the products – will be in attendance, delivering keynotes and sessions.

The cost to attend is [amount], which includes [specifics, e.g., registration, travel, accommodations]. Given the potential impact on our team’s productivity and strategy, this represents a smart investment with long-term benefits.

We are confident this opportunity will bring back ideas and solutions that directly support our work. We’d be happy to discuss this further and outline a plan to ensure we maximize the value of this experience.

Thank you for considering this request! We appreciate your support in helping us achieve our goals.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

Convince my Boss – Teams – 3+ Attendees

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Power Automate

Report Source: 2024 Forrester Consulting Total Economic ImpactTM

• Productivity lift: The hours saved per year for employees involved in high-impact automation use cases increased from 200 hours to 450 hours.
• Increased adoption: The percentage of total employees involved in automation use cases by year three increased from 25% to 66%. Of these employees, 20% were involved in high-impact use cases.
• Efficiency savings: Over the course of the three-year analysis, customers see time savings worth USD31.3 million from extended automation, in addition to the USD13.2 million of RPA time savings

Power Apps

Report Source: The Total Economic Impact™ Of Microsoft Power Apps

• Users saved 250 hours per person on high-impact use-cases. In year three of adoption, the organization saved more than 1,000,000 hours from cumulative user efficiencies.
• Professional developers saw a 50% reduction in application development time. Additionally, improved governance, reduced shadow IT, and enhanced employee experiences were cited by interviewed customers.
• Forrester estimates that customers recovered their initial investment within just six months. After that, the benefits continued to add up, with the effective cost of each new solution nearing zero due to Power Apps Premium offering unlimited apps per user. This drove a rapid increase in net benefits over three years, culminating in a 206% return on investment (ROI) and $31M in net present value (NPV).