Get Your Boss to Say Yes
Wanna go to designFAO but need your boss to say yes?
Here’s how you do it:
You don’t guilt-trip.
You don’t beg.
You don’t send them the conference link and pray for a miracle.
You send them this:
A simple, punchy, boss-friendly email that makes saying “yes” the obvious move.
We wrote it so you don’t have to.
Use it. Steal it. Forward it. Tweak it. Make it yours.
Just don’t let “approval” be the reason you miss out on Europe’s most exciting design event:
8 talks.
All-day food & drinks.
Real conversations with smart people doing great work.
Topics that actually matter: AI, ethics, strategy, creativity, leadership, innovation.
Ticket: £199 now (But not for long. Prices go up soon)
Location: Faro
Date: September 25
ROI: High.
Subject - Can I expense the best design event in Europe?
Body:
Hi [Boss’s Name],
I hope you’re doing well! I’m reaching out to get your approval to attend designFAO in Faro this September. It’s one of Europe’s leading design conferences and a great opportunity to level up both professionally and personally.
The talks will cover a strong mix of themes that really align with where design is headed right now—things like career development, AI, creativity, design ethics, business strategy, leadership, and innovation.
Here’s why I think it’s worth it:
Top-tier speakers covering topics that directly impact our work, like AI in design, business strategy, creativity, and leadership.
Networking with leading professionals in the design and tech space—plenty of opportunities to connect and share ideas.
Practical, actionable insights that I can bring back and apply to improve our processes and inspire the team.
A focus on emerging trends and future-proofing design, which will give us a competitive edge in the industry.
The ticket costs £199 (But not for long. Prices go up soon), which covers:
Access to 8 talks.
Meals and drinks throughout the day.
Networking sessions with a fantastic group of people, including the speakers. Yup, they actually hang out and talk to attendees.
Plus, there’s a special Leadership Day you can join too.
Why not go with the team, there’s a 20% group discount.
It’s a one-day event, so I’ll be back to work quickly, and I’m happy to share everything I learn with the team. You can check out more details here: designFAO.com.
Let me know if I can get your approval to expense this. I’m excited about the opportunity to grow and bring new insights back to the team.
Thanks!
[Your Name]
