Letter of Approval

Dear Approving Manager,

I am requesting your approval to attend the Software Test Professionals Conference 2011, taking place March 22-24 2011, in Nashville, TN. This valuable educational event offers a comprehensive educational program, including sessions on topics directly related to software testing and management that will help our entire organization optimize performance and productivity.

By attending this event I expect to learn how to implement the latest trends in test strategy and design; management perspectives for testers; test automation; agile testing; performance testing; test process; and test environments.

Several activities are scheduled where I will be able to network with attendees to learn what other leading software testing teams are doing.

Specifically, I plan to attend the following Keynote Presentations:

    ___    How to win an Unfair Fight:  Influencing People You Don’t Have Authority Over
    ___    Top 10 Tech Trends & How They Are Altering the Testing Landscape  
    ___    Making the Right Choice:  Leading Successful Teams During Turbulent Times
    ___    Rising to the Challenge

I will also participate in the following sessions:

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The conference fee is $1695.00. If I register before February 4, I can save an additional $400.00. My conference fee includes breakfast and lunch each day, as well as networking activities, special events, and receptions.

I plan to return with valuable recommendations and best practices for improvement. I would appreciate consideration and approval as soon as possible in order to maximize both conference and travel discounts.

Sincerely,

[Your Name Here]
[Your Title Here]