Subject: Request to attend Access:Given Conference

Dear [Manager’s Name],

I would like to request approval to attend Access:Given 2027, taking place on Wednesday 28th April 2027 at The Catalyst in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Access:Given is a one-day digital accessibility conference all about creating accessible and inclusive digital products and services. The talks are focused on giving attendees takeaways to action throughout their roles.  

Why you should care

We need to embed accessibility in the foundations of everything we do. Attending Access:Given will empower me to:

• Understand people’s lived experiences of disability 
• Learn practical approaches to embedding accessibility at every stage of the customer journey
• Gain insights from industry experts about how to do this 

The value of attending

By attending, I will be able to bring back knowledge and insights that can directly benefit our team, including:

• Identifying opportunities to improve accessibility in our services
• Bringing new approaches to product design, service design and user experience
• Providing a summary or presentation of my key learnings 

Cost breakdown

• Conference ticket: £199 (excl. booking fees)
• Total estimated cost: [include travel costs if your company covers this]

Summary

Access:Given 2027 is a valuable opportunity to learn more about building accessible products and services to mass audiences. 

Thank you for considering this request. I’m happy to discuss further or share additional details.

Kind regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Role]