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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:

• 300+ sessions including technical deep-dives, case studies, and hands-on training.
• Opportunities to network with industry experts, key project maintainers, and peers tackling similar challenges.
• Insights into the roadmaps of CNCF projects and how we can best utilize them in our own software stack.

Attending will directly support these initiatives:

• [Add project/initiative]
• [Add project/initiative]

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:

• 46% were first-time attendees, underscoring its accessibility for those new to cloud native.
• Top reasons for attendance: networking, training/career growth, and to attend breakout sessions.
• 71%+ of attendees were in technical positions, with strong representation from DevOps, SRE, and development roles.

There’s also a full conference transparency report highlighting session content, experiences, and demographics.

Estimated costs:

• Airfare: €XXX / $XXX
• Hotel: €XXX / $XXX per night (discounted attendee rates available through the conference block)
• Meals: €XX / $XX per day
• Conference registration:
  • $1,899 USD (KubeCon + CloudNativeCon pass)
  • $2,278 USD (All-Access pass)
• Estimated Total: €X,XXX / $X,XXX

If approved, I will:

• Share a proposed session schedule in advance.
• Provide a post-conference recap with key takeaways, best practices, and recommendations on how we can apply cloud native tools and techniques to our business strategy.

I would love the 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]

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.

The pass is only $1,899 USD for the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon pass or $2,278 USD for the All-Access pass, offering participation options that meet our needs.

Thanks for considering!

Best,
[Your Name]