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Hi <Manager Name>,
I would like to request approval to attend Visual Studio Live! (VSLive!) Austin 2027, May 2–6 at the Hyatt Regency Austin. VSLive! is a five-day technical training conference focused on helping developers build and modernize applications using .NET, AI, cloud technologies, and the Microsoft platform.
The conference brings together Microsoft insiders, MVPs, and industry experts for practical, real-world training that I can apply directly to our current and future development projects.
Why Attend?
- Practical, In-Depth Training – Technical sessions, deep-dive workshops, and hands-on learning covering modern .NET, C#, ASP.NET Core, Azure, AI and agentic development, GitHub Copilot, Blazor, .NET MAUI, modern data platforms, cloud architecture, and more.
- Build AI Skills – Learn practical approaches for incorporating AI into applications and development workflows, including AI-assisted coding, agents, intelligent applications, and the rapidly evolving AI capabilities across the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Direct Access to Experts – Learn from Microsoft insiders, MVPs, and experienced practitioners who can provide practical guidance, best practices, and answers to real-world development challenges.
- Improve Productivity & Modernization – Discover tools, techniques, and architectures that can help us develop applications more efficiently, modernize existing systems, improve code quality, and build secure, scalable solutions.
- Bring the Knowledge Back – I will share relevant takeaways, resources, and best practices with the team following the conference so the value of the training extends beyond my individual attendance.
- Networking & Collaboration – Connect with developers and technical leaders facing similar challenges and exchange ideas and solutions that could benefit our projects and technology strategy.
Investment & ROI
VSLive! provides five days of concentrated technical training in one trip, allowing me to customize my agenda around the technologies and challenges most relevant to our organization. The knowledge I gain can help us evaluate new technologies more effectively, improve development productivity, avoid costly mistakes, and identify practical ways to use .NET, cloud, and AI technologies across our projects.
I’ll also return with actionable ideas and resources that I can share with the rest of the team, extending the value of the investment.
You can learn more about Visual Studio Live! Austin 2027, including the agenda, speakers, workshops, and registration options, at vslive.com/austin.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how attending VSLive! Austin can support our team’s current development priorities and future technology roadmap.
Best,
<insert-your-name-here>