Why Your Company Should Help You Attend QT Qonference 2023

So you’ve heard about QTQ and need your company to cover your participation? 

Feel free to use this letter to convince your boss to register you for #QTQ2023! 

 

Dear [MANAGER’S NAME],

I'm putting forth a request to attend the QueerTech Qonference happening in Montréal on November 1st and 2nd. The event serves as an inclusive space for the Queer community and allies to come together to learn new skills, build a professional network and find a support group that will help me thrive in my current position.

While many tech conferences primarily focus on technical advancements and industry trends, QTQ transcends these boundaries by celebrating the contributions of the 2SLGBTQ+ community to the tech industry. 

A brief rundown of what to expect from QTQ 2023: 

• An interactive, immersive, 2-day experience on November 1st and 2nd, 2023.
• Content delivered through facilitated workshops, inspirational keynotes, expert-led panels, technical talks, peer groups, and more.
• Networking with other professionals, tech enthusiasts, leaders, and entrepreneurs in a welcoming, diversity-centered environment.
• Comprehensive programming with 4 distinct tracks: Technology, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and mental health and wellness.
• QTQ takes place in two distinct venues: Cirque Éloize and Hyatt Centric Ville-Marie. 

My participation will provide an opportunity to meet and engage with peers who will offer a diverse range of perspectives. Additionally, the content tracks will enable me to strengthen my proficiency in [X], [Y], and [Z] skills. I look forward to gaining opportunities that will further my professional development, including but not limited to: 

1. Connecting with tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders to enhance my career growth
2. Learning new skills by attending technical talks and workshops
3. Letting other QTQ attendees know about current job openings at our company (if there are any!)
4. Choosing from a wide range of content tracks that are relevant to me and my current position

QTQ will encompass an extensive array of subjects paramount to our industry, all approached with inclusion and diversity in mind. I am confident that I can put together a comprehensive schedule brimming with workshops, keynotes, panels, and technical talks that directly align with my ongoing projects. I am certain that my participation at QTQ will significantly improve the caliber of my contributions to [PROJECT NAME].

If you’re curious about what it’s like at the conference, watch this interview compilation! You can also check out last year’s roster of QTQ 2022 speakers here. Once the conference is over, my intention is to communicate the knowledge I've gained to the team, while also sharing any actionable insights that we can evaluate! 

I've prepared an approximate breakdown of the expenses for me to participate in QTQ 2023:

Airfare/Travel: [$IF APPLICABLE]

Hotel: [$IF APPLICABLE] $500 for two nights (Register before September 15th)

Event Registration: $125 (50% off if I sign up before September 5th)

TOTAL: [$AMOUNT]

QueerTech is offering discounted early bird tickets that are only available for a limited time. Access them by using the code: SUPERQTQ

I appreciate your attention to this matter and am excitedly awaiting your feedback.

All the best,

[YOUR NAME]