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Justification to Attend

Use this template to request approval to attend WiECON27, taking place May 5–7, 2027, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center near Washington, D.C.

Before Sending, personalize the request with:

The topics most relevant to your role

A current project, challenge, or professional goal the conference supports

Estimated registration, travel, and hotel costs

How you will share what you learn with your team

Subject: Request to Attend WiECON27 - Women in eDiscovery Conference

Dear <Name>,

I would like to request approval to attend WiECON27, taking place May 5–7, 2027, near Washington, D.C.

Hosted by Women in eDiscovery, WiECON27 will bring together professionals from across eDiscovery, legal technology, cybersecurity, privacy, information governance, legal operations, and related services.

What makes WiECON27 especially valuable is its focus on helping women build stronger careers, increase their visibility, develop as leaders, and create meaningful connections across the industry. The conference provides access to practical education as well as a supportive professional community committed to mentorship, sponsorship, knowledge sharing, and advancement.

Attending would help me:

Gain practical insights I can apply to [project, process, or business priority]
Learn from women leading teams, programs, technology initiatives, and industry change
Strengthen my leadership, communication, and professional development skills
Build relationships with peers, mentors, experts, and potential collaborators
Learn how other organizations are approaching shared operational and industry challenges
Bring actionable ideas, resources, and connections back to our team

The estimated cost to attend is:

Registration: $[Amount]
Hotel: $[Amount]
Travel: $[Amount]
Other expenses: $[Amount]
Estimated total: $[Amount]

Following the conference, I will share key takeaways, relevant resources, and recommended next steps with [team or department]. I can also provide a short recap to help extend the value of the conference across the organization.

WiECON27 is an opportunity to invest not only in industry education, but also in leadership development, professional visibility, and relationships that can support my work and our organization well beyond the event.

Thank you for considering my request.

Best,

[Name]

Additional Organizational Value

Choose the most relevant points for your organization.

Broader Team Impact. I will share relevant takeaways, resources, and recommendations with colleagues so the value of attendance extends beyond my individual participation.

Industry Intelligence. The organization will gain insight into emerging issues, technologies, and approaches affecting eDiscovery and related fields.

Stronger External Network. The relationships developed at WiECON27 can expand our access to industry peers, subject matter experts, potential partners, and professional resources.

Talent Development and Retention. Supporting attendance demonstrates the organization’s commitment to professional growth, leadership development, and the advancement of women.

Organizational Visibility. Participation strengthens our presence within the Women in eDiscovery community and demonstrates support for a more connected and inclusive industry.

New Ideas and Opportunities. Conversations with attendees, speakers, and sponsors may identify new approaches, partnerships, or opportunities that support organizational priorities.

Continued Community Engagement. Attendance can help strengthen the organization’s connection to Women in eDiscovery and create additional opportunities for employees to contribute, volunteer, speak, mentor, or lead.