Recipient Name & Title Recipient Street Address City, Province, Postal Code Date: Dear Recipient Name: Re: Professional Development Opportunity in Calgary, Alberta Please accept this letter of request for approval to attend the Project Management Institute Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC) 2019 Professional Development Symposium (PDS). This professional development event will take place on November 4, 2019 at WinSport Canada. Participation in this professional development symposium is the first step to staying informed in order to continuously deliver value to our organization, clients and stakeholders. I have reviewed the conference program and educational opportunities and feel the return on the investment would be of major benefit to our organization, as the event aligns directly with the priorities of our team, including [insert your priorities here]. As a [insert your title or role here – e.g.: Project Manager, Program Manager, Manager, etc.] I recognize the value in professional development and an ongoing commitment to education. Attending this event also offers an opportunity to earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) which benefits my accreditation as a PMP. A one-day symposium pass includes: Over 7 hours of educational sessions that I can choose to participate in, selecting from over 16 professionally-facilitated sessions, earning up to 6.25 Professional Development Units (PDUs); Direct interaction and engagement with program speakers and session facilitators who are considered leaders in Canadian and international business and project management fields; Access to customized programming that is specific to my career and development objectives as a [insert role/job title – e.g.: Project Manager, Program Manager, Business Unit Manager, etc.]; Interaction and networking with other leading project professionals from across southern Alberta, representing nearly every key industry in the province; Networking opportunities with peers to discuss best practices, ideas and shared learning