Do not only ask for a day away from work. Show how attending will help you perform, lead, communicate and contribute more effectively.
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Connect It to Your Role
Name the skills and conference topics that directly support your work.
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Choose Relevant Sessions
Identify the keynotes and breakout topics that match your goals.
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Explain the Return
Offer to share useful takeaways and resources with your team.
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Make Approval Easy
Include the date, location, ticket cost and registration link.
What to say
Focus on the value you will bring back to work.
Talking Points
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Role Relevance The sessions connect to leadership, communication, confidence, visibility and professional growth.
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Actionable Learning I will return with strategies and tools I can apply immediately.
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Knowledge Sharing I can share key takeaways and resources with our team afterward.
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Professional Network The conference creates opportunities to build useful regional relationships.
Questions Your Manager May Ask
Which sessions are most relevant to your role?
What skills do you want to strengthen?
How will you apply what you learn?
Can you share the information with coworkers?
What is the full cost?
Copy, personalize and send
Email template to request approval.
Replace the bracketed areas with the information that fits your role and organization.
Subject: Professional Development Request — Professional Women’s Conference 2026
Hi [Manager’s Name],
I would like to request approval to attend the Professional Women’s Conference on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa in Michigan City.
The conference includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions and professional networking focused on leadership, communication, confidence, career growth and practical workplace skills.
I am especially interested in [name the sessions or topics] because they directly connect to my responsibilities in [briefly explain your role, current project or development goal].
Attending would help me:
• Strengthen [specific skill]
• Bring back practical ideas for [team, department or project]
• Build relationships with professionals and organizations across the region
• Share relevant takeaways and resources with our team afterward
The registration cost is [ticket price], and the registration information is available here: [insert registration link].
After the conference, I would be happy to provide a short recap or share key takeaways with the team.
Thank you for considering my request.
Best,
[Your Name]
Would your employer like to send a team?
Organizations can purchase multiple registrations or choose options with reserved seating and added visibility.
The Professional Women’s Conference will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa in Michigan City, Indiana.
Refund and transfer deadlines should follow the official 2026 ticketing terms shown during registration. Contact info@nwiiwa.org in writing for assistance. Add the final confirmed 2026 dates here before publishing.
Absolutely. The conference welcomes anyone who supports the professional growth and leadership of women.
Business casual attire is recommended.
Visit the Sponsorships & Tickets page to review current opportunities or email info@nwiiwa.org for assistance.
Speaker applications are available under the Speakers & Sessions section of the website when the application period is open.
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa offers on-site lodging. Add the official 2026 room-block information and discount code here once confirmed.
Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa has on-site parking in surrounding ground-level lots and the attached parking garage.
Email info@nwiiwa.org or call 219-226-0300. The PWC team will be happy to help.
The current conference schedule is planned for 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Final arrival, check-in and agenda details will be shared before the event.
PWC includes three breakout blocks with multiple session choices. Attendees can choose the topics most relevant to their goals and responsibilities.
Yes. Employers may purchase individual tickets, multiple registrations or options that include reserved seating and added brand visibility.
Additional questions?
We are happy to help.
Keep your existing Squarespace contact form in this section so visitors can send questions directly to the PWC team.
Email: info@nwiiwa.org Phone: 219-226-0300
PLACE YOUR EXISTING SQUARESPACE CONTACT FORM HERE
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