Convince Your Boss

How To Convince Your Boss

Need help convincing leadership to support your participation at PCMA Convening APAC 2026 in Singapore? We’ve compiled key talking points to help you secure professional and financial support from your organisation.

If email works best, use our prepared template highlighting the benefits of attending PCMA Convening APAC 2026 along with an outline of estimated expenses. You can also adapt these talking points for a direct conversation with your supervisor.

We look forward to having you in Singapore from 12-14 April, 2026!

Email Template and Talking Points:

Subject:  Request for Approval to Attend PCMA Convening APAC 2026

Dear [Boss’s Name],

I’m writing to request approval to attend PCMA Convening APAC 2026, taking place from 12-14 April 2026, in Singapore. This event is an unparalleled opportunity to represent [YOUR WORKPLACE] among the brightest minds in the business events community from around the APAC region and beyond.

PCMA Convening APAC is where multi-generational senior business event leaders and next-generation professionals converge. Under the theme SIGNAL: Mastering Change, the program is designed to help tune in with purpose, filter out the noise, and act with confidence. Signals are all around us. Trends, technologies, disruptions. But which ones matter most? And which will define the future we are ready to lead?

I am very keen to learn and connect with APAC’s most forward-thinking leaders in business events, brand experience, and beyond to explore how to combine the precision of technology with the art of humanity—creating events that engage, inspire, and connect.

Attending this conference will allow me to:

Gain cutting-edge knowledge: I’ll participate in sessions that address the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities, which I can bring back to our team.
Forge strategic connections: I’ll build relationships with industry leaders and potential partners, benefiting [workplace] both immediately and in the long term.
Enhance our competitive edge: The insights and strategies I gain will directly contribute to our ongoing initiatives and help us stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.
Share knowledge with our team: Upon my return, I will organise a debriefing session to share key takeaways, best practices, and actionable ideas with the team so the entire organisation benefits.

The total estimated investment for my participation is $[XXX], with a detailed cost breakdown as follows:

Registration: $
Transportation: $
Hotel: $
Meals and incidentals: $

It’s important to note that the current early bird registration rate expires on 21 January, 2026, offering a cost-saving opportunity of SGD 150 from regular price.

I’m eager to discuss this further and address any questions you might have. I am confident that the knowledge, skills, and connections I gain from PCMA Convening APAC—focusing on trends, technologies, and disruptions—will provide significant value to our organisation.

Thank you for considering this request.

Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]