The Jvr ACP People Development in Africa Conference Proposal

The JvR ACP – People Development in Africa Conference Proposal To: From: Re: JvR ACP 2015

I’m writing to ask for approval to attend the JvR Africa Congress of Psychology to be held from 17-20 May, 2015 in Skukuza in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. With a distinctive focus on “People Development in Africa” experts will be sharing ….

In particular, I’d like to focus on finding solutions or best practices that would benefit these initiatives within our company:  [add project name or initiative]  [add project name or initiative]  [add project name or initiative]

Keynote speakers include Prof. Stella Nkomo, Prof. Jansen and Dr Theo Veldsman as well as presentations, symposia and posters from industry leading businesses. Networking during the breakout sessions with other professional will offer the chance to problem solve, discuss trends and similar challenges, and share best practices for optimizing people development in Africa.

Here is an approximate breakdown of the conference costs: [The costs in the table below include the costs incurred in South Africa only – as an international air ticket has not been included. Please amend the table to suit your personal needs.] Airfare (return from xxx to Johannesburg): Return flight from Johannesburg to Nelspruit, with a return transfer to R4 400 Skukuza Conference Centre (90min transfer one way) OR Return flight from Johannesburg to Skukuza airport, with a return R3 360 transfer to Skukuza Conference Centre (30min transfer one way) OR Return bus trip from Johannesburg to Nelspruit with a transfer to R2 220 Skukuza Conference Centre (6½hrs one way) OR Return car hire from Johannesburg Airport to Skukuza Conference R Centre (6hrs one way) OR Self-drive R include bespoke mileage Registration Fee (includes all meals barring Tuesday dinner): R6 950 (African delegates) Stated costs will go slightly up once early-bird period has passed. R7 950 (International delegates) Accommodation: (3 nights at R510-R1570 per night) R1 530-R4 710 Tuesday night safari and bush dinner (optional): R450 Approximate TOTAL R8480 – R17 990

I’m currently working on ways to reduce overall expenses. I’ll also submit a post-conference report that will include an executive summary, major takeaways, and a set of recommendations to maximize our investment for [company name]. To learn more about the event, you can visit www.jvracp.com

Thank you for considering this request to invest in the future of our business. I look forward to your reply.

Regards,