Subject: Request to Attend Black Hat Asia Conference 2018
Dear [decision maker name],
I’m writing to request your approval for me to attend the Black Hat Asia Information Security
Conference to be held March 20-23, 2018 in Singapore. This annual event offers up to four full days oflearning, networking, and skill building. The Conference (https://www.blackhat.com/asia-18/) brings
together some of the greatest researchers and instructors from around the world, providing security
information in a completely vendor-neutral environment.
With your approval to attend, I’ll have the opportunity to:
Expand my knowledge – Black Hat Briefings gathers well-respected security professionals to speak
candidly about the problems businesses and Governments face, as well as solutions to those problems.
I’ll have the chance to see visionary keynote speakers and get up to speed on the latest trends fromindustry leaders. Black Hat remains the best and biggest event of its kind, unique in its ability to define
tomorrow’s information security landscape. Black Hat is where the absolutely latest attack and defense
research is released; I am particularly excited about [select something fromhttps://www.blackhat.com/asia-18/briefings/schedule/index.html]
Learn new skills – This year's Training courses offer the essential knowledge and skills needed to defend
our enterprise against today's most ominous security threats. Black Hat Asia 2018 brings together thebest minds from around the world to provide a comprehensive and unique curriculum covering a broad
spectrum of information security topics. In fact, many of the Trainings offered are exclusive to Black Hat
and will be offered nowhere else this year. Training classes cover cutting edge issues and the very latestin the space– for example [select the training you seek from https://www.blackhat.com/asia18/training/index.html, you may also wish to reference why you seek that particular instructor]
Meet security professionals – With information security professionals from around the world, this is an
excellent opportunity to expand our company’s network and gain perspective from both the public andprivate sectors. Between the ground-breaking Training and Briefing sessions, I’ll network with peers,clients, researchers, consultants and providers. I’ll also have the opportunity to evaluate the latestsecurity solutions on the market. In addition, members of the media/analyst community are expected toattend and report on the announcements that distinguish Black Hat’s unmatched informational reachfrom any other security conference.
The approximate costs for my attendance:
Flight$XXX

Transportation (round trip from airport to hotel)$XXX

Hotel (2 nights (for briefings only) at $XXX per night)$XXX

Meals (3 days at $XX per diem)$XXX

Training: (insert specific class title)$XXX (if applicable)

Briefings Delegate Pass

$XXX

Total cost to attend:$XXXX

I will submit a summary of my learning and opportunities when I return, and circulate an action plan ofrecommendations for consideration and discussion. I will also provide a review of the event to informyour decision on any future attendance by colleagues.
Thank you for your consideration. Please don’t hesitate to call me if you would like to discuss or needadditional clarification. I look forward to your reply.