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]