Dear [Decision Maker Name],

I request approval to attend the United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation’s GEOINT 2018 Symposium, April 22-25, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Fla.This year’s theme is “Driving Data to Decisions and Action.”With deepening persistent threats and mounting challenges facing our nation, it is a critically important time to attend this event.

The Symposium gathers the defense, intelligence, and homeland security communities as well as other users and producers of geospatial information for four days of keynote speeches, panel discussions, 58hours of professional development offerings, networking and teaming opportunities with 3,500 attendees, and more than 245 demos and exhibitors. Some of this year’s speakers include:

  • Robert Cardillo, Director, NGA
  • Dr. Joseph F. Fontanella, Director, U.S. Army Geospatial Center
  • The Honorable Susan M. Gordon, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence
  • The Honorable Joseph D. Kernan, Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
  • Dawn Meyerriecks, Deputy Director, Science and Technology Directorate, CIA
  • Gen. Raymond A Thomas III, Commander, USSOCOM
  • Maj. Gen. Linda R. Urrutia-Varhall, Associate Director for Operations, NGA

My attendance at the GEOINT 2018 Symposium is a uniqueprofessional development investment. My participation will expand my knowledge and skills and give me tools and resources to better perform in my role. I am seeking sponsorship for the registration, training session fees, hotel, and travel expenses for the conference. Please note there is no need for a rental car and multiple meals are included with registration. I anticipate the total expense to be approximately $______, detailed below.My attendance cost can be reduced by registering as a USGIF Individual Member.

You may want to insert your travel costs here
Here is the breakdown of conference costs:
Roundtrip Airfare: <$xxxx
Transportation: <$xxxx
Hotel: <$xxxx
Meals: $0.00 (included with registration)
Registration: <$xxxx

Training Sessions: <$xxxx

When I return from GEOINT 2018, I will compile a short presentation covering speaker highlights, useful vendor product information, new contacts made, and a proposal for implementing new ideas that will benefit our team. I will also make any Symposium materials available to my colleagues.

Thank you for considering support of my attendance.

Sincerely,