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Dear Name:

I would like to attend COLLABORATE 14, April 7-11, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the Venetian and Sands Expo Center. I have reviewed the education as well as the list of exhibiting companies and feel the return on the investment would be a major benefit as the event aligns directly to the priorities of our team [insert your priorities here].

It’s a very good value for the level of intensive education. In the five days there, I’ll have access to:

- Over 23 hours of education (500+ deep-dive sessions) selected by Quest’s PeopleSoft/JD Edwards customer committee members

- There are also even more sessions from the Oracle ecosystem that could benefit our company, take a look at

- Keynote presentations from Oracle thought leaders, as well as announcements and roadmaps that are exclusive to COLLABORATE 14 from Oracle experts and strategists, and live demos at the Oracle Demo Grounds

- More than 32 Special Interest Group meetings that will serve as open discussions around relevant topics and enhancements.

- 200+ solution providers in the exhibitor showcase

- Hundreds of PeopleSoft and JD Edwards peers to network and share ideas and best practices with.

I am seeking approval for the registration fee and travel expenditures.

The following registration rates are available:

Option A: Register by February 12, 2014 and Quest members receive the pre-conference rate of $1,570 within the hotel block. An individual membership is only $245 and includes year-round access to Quest online education, as well as recorded sessions from this and past COLLABORATE conferences. This benefit is exclusive to paid Quest members. *Corporate memberships are also available and give anyone in the company a member discount for this conference.

Option B: Register by February 12, 2014 and Quest non-members receive registration at the discounted pre-conference rate of $1,950 within the Quest hotel block.

Book hotel NOW and receive rates as low as $204 per night saving up to $200 over 5 nights (Headquarter Hotel completely sold out outside our block and our rooms are very limited!). Here is a complete breakdown of the conference costs:

Airfare: $XXX Transportation: XXX Hotel (XXX nights at $XXX + $20 resort fee + 12% tax): $XXX Meals: $XX (breakfast, lunch and food at evening receptions included in conference fee) Conference Fee (choose from 2 options above): $XXX TOTAL: XXXX

I’ll learn how to make the most of our current [INSERT PRODUCT AND AREA] investment to increase our staff’s productivity and create ways to cut more overhead costs, as well as get a preview of how our organization can take advantage of the technology in the most recent release and upcoming feature pack releases. A few of the presentations that I plan to attend include [List Top 3 Sessions Here.]

I’ve enclosed an agenda that I built using the customized agenda tool focused on our key priorities. I have access to sessions around not just our product, but also products like Hyperion, Seibel, Primavera and Taleo. [Create a custom education agenda at http://www.questdirect.org/cms/ViewEntry.do?itemId=2445426#2]

I’ve reviewed the exhibitor list and there are a number of vendors participating that I plan to evaluate for future use. In addition to the exhibitor showcase and product demonstrations, I plan on scheduling private vendor briefings onsite with [Vendor A, Vendor B, Vendor C. Vendors can be found at http://www.questdirect.org/cms/ViewEntry.do?itemId=2445426#5]

I’ll also be able to build new business relationships and share best practices with other attendees working on the same priorities through networking time and Special Interest Group meetings. This event also has an extensive number of case study presentations and roundtable discussions with other users [Session A, Session B, Session C].

Other staff members in our organization will be able to benefit as I will meet with the team when I return to relay recommendations and action items and circulate a detailed actionable Trip Report. I’ll also have full access to view all COLLABORATE 14 presentation slide decks upon return – perfect for reviewing key highlights with the team.

Please accept this proposal to attend as I’m confident in the significant return we will receive for the small investment.

Thank you for your consideration.

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