Sample Letter to Justify Your Visit to the
Smart Manufacturing Experience
Boston, Mass., April 30 – May 2, 2018

Dear Insert the Name of Your Manager or Supervisor:

I would like to attend the Smart Manufacturing Experience in Boston, Mass., April 30 – May 2, 2018. Smart is focused on educating attendees about how to apply and implement data-driven, automation, and precision manufacturing technologies that are transforming the manufacturing industry.

The Smart Manufacturing Experience brings the creators of these manufacturing technologies together to offer an immersive learning environment through hands-on demonstrations, learning labs, small-group sessions, mixed-reality experiences, workshops, and knowledge bars.

The event features the following technologies:

  • Additive Manufacturing & 3D Printing
  • Automation & Robotics
  • Advanced Materials
  • Precision Machining
  • Precision Measurement & 3D Scanning
  • Digital Manufacturing
  • Industrial IoT (Internet of Things)/Big Data

This event provides small-group one-on-one learning opportunities in the knowledge bars where we can get answers to our specific day-to-day challenges. I can learn to operate the latest digital and automated technologies to see how our company could implement them. In the learning labs, I can find out about how other companies solved their problems with smart manufacturing technologies through in-depth case studies.

At a time where we are focused on staying strong, building our business, optimizing our equipment, and being poised for future opportunity, I think it's vital to learn about the smart manufacturing technologies and how other companies have implemented themto be successful. Attending the Smart Manufacturing Experience will help us get ready to embrace the digital revolution for industrial manufacturing. Here are three initiatives where we could benefit:

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My goal is to return with new knowledge that can serve us for years to come. When we face an engineering challenge, something I learned or someone I met at Smart Manufacturing Experience will be at the top of my mind.

I intend to create a time-efficient plan for my visit using the event’s planning app. I can also give exhibitors my contact information, so we can start a dialogue in advance of the event. I'll be able to email you the floorplan and schedule, so we can make certain we are on the same page about what I need to learn at the show.

By attending the Smart Manufacturing Experience,I will:

  • Learn to use different types of technologies
  • Identify real-world applications that are working for manufacturers today
  • Ensure our company is up to speed on how the smart manufacturing technologies can improve efficiencies, save time and lower costs
  • Gain connections to call upon when troubleshooting and preparing our company to transform effectively in the digital industrial revolution.

The event offers discounted hotel rooms and airfare rates for my travel. I think you’ll agree that this is a small investment when we consider the value I can bring back.Thank you for considering this request. I look forward to your reply.

Regards,
Your Signature