To: <insert supervisor name>From: <your name>Date: <insert date>

Subject: **Proposal to Attend** Lean Innovation Forum 2017

Results. <Company your company name here> wants results.

WHAT: There is no virtual platform that can duplicate the rich professional and educational experience of attending the Lean Innovation Forum 2017, October 24-26, in Madrid, Spain.

WHY: The event, organized by the Lean Analytics Association brings together the networks of expert, practitioners and other innovation professionals and organizations to share their experiences and their stories, make new connections and exchange knowledge. The Lean Innovation forum features educational sessions and workshops in all areas of Lean Innovation and my attendance will benefit the entire organization.

The event presents the industry’s latest developments and advancements, covering topics that address our day-to-day business challenges such as:

<insert a few session topics you plan to attend and how they apply to your work. Find the full list at http://lean-analytics.org/lif-2017/>

The methods and practical approaches to lean in innovation that are discussed at this event are geared to adaptation and application in companies across industry. Bringing these insights and tactics back to <name of your company> will help us keep a keen approach, and learning from successful organizations will sharpen our competitive edge.

Lastly, the conference presents one of the richest sources of new professional contacts with tenths of like-minded innovation and lean professionals, in both structured and informal networking activities. These contacts will create a year-round community for our company to tap into for new ideas, solutions, tools, and applications, during future projects.

INVESTMENT AND LOGISTICS:

The Lean Innovation Forum suggests a discounted hotel rate, lunch, and coffee breaks to keep expenses low. A detailed cost breakdown is included below.

<Insert your estimated expenses in the table below.>

Registration Fee 1995 EUR 3 day package 1995 EUR* if registered by July 31, 2017; 2,195 EUR if registered after July 31, 2017. Visit http://lean-analytics.org/lif-2017/ for all rates.

Travel EUR Round-trip flight expenses to Madrid, SpainHotel EURTransportation EUR Average trip from the Airport to hotel is 30 EUR one-wayMeals EUR Add 30 EUR per day; lunches are included in event price.Other EURTotal Investment EUR

Please let me know if you have any question. To learn more about Lean Analytics Association and for additional information on the Lean Innovation Forum, you can also visit their website: http://lean-analytics.org/lif-2017/.

Thank you for your consideration of my attendance at this exceptional and uniquely focused professional advancement opportunity. I look forward to your reply.

Sincerely, <your name here>

A group discount is offered to send the whole team. Visit http://lean-analytics.org/lif-2017/ to find the best rate and option for you.