Letter for the boss

Digital Collegium 2026 Annual Conference: in person

Dear [Insert Supervisor’s Name],

I am writing to request your approval and support to attend the Digital Collegium 2026 Annual Conference (also known as DigiCol, formerly HighEdWeb), held Oct. 18-21 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Higher education continues to face sustained financial pressure and ongoing change. Institutions everywhere, including ours, are navigating tighter budgets, staffing constraints, shifting student expectations and growing demands for digital engagement — all while being asked to do more with less. In this environment, investing in targeted, high-impact professional development is essential.

The DigiCol Annual Conference is a leading event for digital professionals in higher education, focused on offering practical, real-world insights designed for the challenges we’re facing right now. Sessions cover a range of topics — from AI and emerging tech to web development and content strategy to accessibility and analytics — and are led by experienced professionals across our field.

Attending in person will give me the opportunity to engage more deeply with peers, participate in collaborative discussions and build connections that extend beyond the conference itself. These face-to-face interactions, along with hands-on sessions and live experiences, will help spark new ideas and provide valuable perspective I can bring back to our team. I am particularly looking forward to sessions such as:

• [Insert the names of 2-4 sessions relevant to your role/priorities here]

The investment is cost-effective and includes all conference programming, materials, meals (breakfast, lunch and snacks), evening events and four weeks of on-demand access to session recordings. My estimated total cost for attending, including registration, lodging, transportation and meals, is [insert estimated costs here]. If I register by July 31, I can also save $105 with the early-bird discount.

By attending DigiCol 2026, I can bring back actionable insights and key takeaways to help our team adapt, innovate and make the most of our resources — all at a time when thoughtful, sustainable solutions matter more than ever.

Thank you for considering my request. I’m happy to provide more details if needed and would welcome the opportunity to represent our team at this important even

Sincerely,
[Your Name]

Digital Collegium 2026 Annual Conference: online

Dear [Supervisor’s Name],

I am writing to request your approval and support to attend the Digital Collegium 2026 Annual Conference (also known as DigiCol, formerly HighEdWeb), which will be held online from Oct. 19-21.

Higher education continues to face sustained financial pressure and ongoing change. Institutions everywhere, including ours, are navigating tighter budgets, staffing constraints, shifting student expectations and growing demands for digital engagement — all while being asked to do more with less. In this environment, investing in targeted, high-impact professional development is essential.

The DigiCol 2026 Annual Conference is a leading event for digital professionals in higher education, focused on offering practical, real-world insights designed for the challenges we’re facing right now.

Sessions cover a range of topics — from AI and emerging tech to marketing and communications to usability, accessibility and design — and are led by experienced professionals across our field. Attending will help me build on my skills, discover more efficient approaches and bring back ideas we can put into action to strengthen our digital presence and better serve our community.

The online format keeps costs low and allows me to participate without major disruption to my daily responsibilities. Registration is $370 ($295 for paid DigiCol members) and includes access to three days of live sessions, networking opportunities and four weeks of on-demand access to session recordings after the event. If I register by July 31, I can also save $20 with the early-bird discount.

By attending DigiCol 2026, I’ll be able to bring back actionable insights to help our department adapt, innovate and make the most of our resources — all at a time when thoughtful, sustainable solutions matter more than ever.

Thank you for considering my request. I’m happy to provide more details if needed and would welcome the opportunity to represent our team at this important event.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]