Want to attend but not sure how to bring it up with your boss? We’ve created these email templates to help you explain why it’s important to attend. Feel free to use the full letters or pieces of each. See you in Amsterdam!
Sample Letter (Extended)
Subject: Request to attend KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026
Hi [Manager’s Name],
I’d like to request approval to attend KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026, taking place 23–26 March in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is the premier vendor-neutral cloud native event that brings together over 12,000 developers, IT professionals, and technology leaders across the ecosystem to share learnings, highlight innovation, and discuss the future of cloud native computing.
By attending, I’ll gain access to:
Attending will directly support these initiatives:
To get a feel for what the conference is all about, check out the Europe 2025 daily highlight reels, keynotes, and session videos.
Proven ROI:
Data from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2025 demonstrates measurable impact:
There’s also a full conference transparency report highlighting session content, experiences, and demographics.
Estimated costs (with early booking discounts):
If approved, I will:
By registering early, we can take advantage of both the Early Bird registration fee and the discounted hotel rates offered to attendees — making this a cost-effective opportunity to strengthen our team’s expertise, expand our network, and ensure we remain at the forefront of cloud native innovation.
Thank you for considering this request.
Best,
[Your Name]
Sample Letter (Shortened)
Subject: Request to attend KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026
Hi [Manager’s Name],
I’d like to attend KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe 2026, happening 23–26 March in Amsterdam. It’s the leading cloud native conference, bringing together 12,000+ developers, IT professionals, and industry leaders for 300+ technical sessions, hands-on learning, and networking with CNCF project maintainers. By attending, I’ll gain insights directly applicable to our current initiatives [insert initiative/project], and I’ll share a post-event recap with key takeaways for the team.
Importantly, if we register before 19 November, the pass is only $999 USD (or $1,199 USDfor the All-Access pass), and the event also offers discounted hotel rates — making early approval the most cost-effective option.
Thanks for considering!
Best,
[Your Name]