Justification Toolkit

Table of Contents Sample Justification Letter ............................................................................................................................ 2

Who Should Attend ....................................................................................................................................... 3

After the Event .............................................................................................................................................. 3

Customer Testimonials ................................................................................................................................. 4

Sample Agenda ............................................................................................................................................. 5

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Sample justification letter

To: [Your Manager]

Subject: Request to Attend the Hyland Summit | EMEA

Dear [Manager],

We’ve invested in content services from Hyland to help our organisation work better, smarter and faster.

Learning new ways to further leverage that software investment will help meet our goals of [organisational

goal(s)].

Attending this year’s Hyland Summit | EMEA, 6th-8th November, at the InterContinental Frankfurt offers one of

the best ways for me to increase my knowledge and help us meet our goals. As this targeted professional

development opportunity offers complimentary registration, it is also one of the most affordable. Attending

the Summit allows me to:

Tailor my learning experience from an agenda of more than 30 sessions

Explore the newest features and functionality of the software

Network with more than 200 other users and hear their success stories

Engage one-on-one with support staff, technical resources as well as Hyland executives

Strengthen and continue to build my group of resources to call upon for insight and guidance when

we face challenges or need to grow our own solutions

I’m happy to submit a post-Summit report to you and our key personnel in [information technology], [add

other departments] and [the executive team], listing major takeaways, user tips and a set of recommended

actions to help us maximise our investment in our Hyland solutions.

Below is an approximate breakdown of the costs for the Hyland Summit | EMEA:

Registration (includes meals and refreshments) €0

Transport (airfare, train, etc.) €[INSERT]

Transportation (estimated taxi cost from Frankfurt International Airport) €28

Hotel (# nights at €159) €[INSERT]

Total: €[INSERT]

Registration closes Friday, 26th October, but to maximise the return on this investment, I’d like to register as

soon as possible to secure my conference room before the discounted rate expires on Monday, 1st October.

Thank you in advance for considering this request. I look forward to your reply.

Regards,

[ ]

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Who should attend?

The Hyland Summit | EMEA draws the best minds in content services from Europe, the Middle East and

Africa. Join end-users, prospective users, and the Hyland partner community to learn how to make every

department in your organisation work better, smarter and faster. Suitable for both IT and business

professionals, the Hyland Summit | EMEA is free; however, seating is limited and will fill up quickly. To

avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend early registration.

After the event

Share what you’ve learned! Here are some tips for taking action after you return from the Hyland

Summit | EMEA:

Consider your audience. Is your IT department custom-coding applications from scratch? Communicate

how they can leverage Hyland solutions. Is Legal struggling with processes? Tell them about the latest in

Workflow. Plan ahead to anticipate how the knowledge gained at the Hyland Summit | EMEA can apply

to stakeholders at your organisation.

Leverage resources. Visit the Hyland Summit | EMEA group on Community for the latest Summit

information, to connect with fellow attendees and to view content from past events.

Involve your account manager. Your Hyland account manager can provide tips and talking points to help

you communicate the value of what you’ve learned.

Keep learning. Users can stay up to date on the latest enhancements, renew certifications and find out

about other events at Training.OnBase.com.

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What Hyland Summit | EMEA 2017 attendees have to say:

“Essential attendance for partners, customers and anyone thinking of using Hyland as a provider.”

Tim Miller, Twofold, Ltd.

“A very well organised Summit. I loved to be part of it.”

2017 Summit Attendee

“Great speakers, great venue, interesting new developments.”

Ronald Gruben, Unirobe Meeus Group (UMG)

“Friendly & helpful staff. Well organised event.”

Elizabeth Foster, London’s Air Ambulance Ltd.

“It was a very enjoyable event, and good to have two days away from the office to be totally absorbed in

OnBase…It was useful to see products we've not used so far…”

Mike Ashton, Global Aerospace

“Very thought provoking as always.”

Mark Fairchild, Devon County Council

“Many thanks for the invitation. It was a valuable time for me.”

2017 Summit Attendee

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Sample agenda

We are finalising the 2018 offerings, but here is a snapshot of our 2017 Summit agenda.