AI AWARDS 2026 · ATTENDANCE SUPPORT

Make the case for attending AI Awards 2026

Want to attend the AI Awards but need approval from your manager? Use our editable letter to explain why the event matters to your team, set out the costs and agree what you will bring back.

17 November 2026 · Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin

The AI Awards recognise people and projects advancing AI across Ireland. You do not need to be a nominee to attend; everyone attending needs a valid ticket and registration.

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Build a request around your team

  1. Connect attendance to a real priority. Name the project, business challenge or area of AI work you want to explore.
  2. Set out the full cost. Check the current ticket price and include booking fees, applicable taxes, travel and any accommodation.
  3. Agree a useful follow-up. Offer a short team briefing with relevant examples, contacts and next steps after the event.

Review the published event information before booking. Attendance offers opportunities to connect; particular meetings, demonstrations or business outcomes are not guaranteed.

Your approval request letter

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Subject: Approval request to attend AI Awards 2026

Hi [manager's name],

I would like approval to attend AI Awards 2026 on 17 November at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Dublin, and for a total budget of EUR [amount].

The awards recognise people and projects advancing AI across Ireland. Attending would give me an opportunity to connect with the AI community and explore work relevant to [our team or organisation's priority].

I would focus my attendance on:

– Learning about recognised AI projects relevant to [specific business challenge].
– Seeking conversations with people working on [topic or sector], where opportunities arise.
– Identifying ideas and contacts for our work on [current initiative].

Before the event, I will review the published awards information and identify the projects and questions most relevant to our team. Within one week afterwards, I will share a short summary of useful examples, follow-up contacts and recommended next steps, including any limitations or further evaluation needed.

My proposed budget is:

Ticket including booking fees and applicable taxes: EUR [amount]
Travel: EUR [amount]
Accommodation if needed: EUR [amount]
Other approved expenses: EUR [amount]
Total requested: EUR [amount]
Time away from work including travel: [hours or days]

I will check the current ticket price, event schedule and booking terms before purchase. Event and ticket information is available at https://aiawards.ie/.

Please let me know if you approve the budget and time away so I can arrange registration.

Thank you,
[your name]
[role and team]

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