Dear [insert name of manager]: Emerson Global Users Exchange will host its signature customer event from October 12 – 16, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. I want to request attending this conference, as it will enable us to leverage our investment in the Emerson Process Management technologies we currently use, and have a lasting impact on our success. The conference will give me the opportunity to attend hundreds of workshops, short courses and training sessions that will enhance my professional development and increase my value to the company. In addition, the Industry and Technology Forums will give me an opportunity to learn about the latest industry and technology trends. Here's how [insert company name] can benefit from my attendance:. Emerson Global Users Exchange presentations will address solutions to current technology challenges in our industry. I will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with Emerson subject matter experts to discuss solutions to our specific challenges. I will receive first-hand information about future product roadmaps, which will help us plan ahead to achieve a competitive edge. I can participate in certified training courses to earn CEU credits, saving us time and money on separate training. I will interact with other Emerson Process Management users and industry leaders, learn from their best practices and proven solutions and benefit from their knowledge to solve problems similar to ours. Attendees consistently give the conference extremely high ratings – in 2014, 95.2% said they would recommend the conference to their colleagues. You can learn more about the conference at www.EmersonExchange.org. Cost to Attend: Early Registration (includes 4.5 days and meals): $995.00 Travel Costs Airfare: $ Hotel: $ Additional Meals: $ Total estimated conference costs: $ If I register by August 15th, I can take advantage of the Early Bird Registration rate of just $995 – a total savings of $400. Thank you for considering my request to attend the Emerson Global Users Exchange. Sincerely, [Your name] 28 June 2016 1