A letter to get you a “yes.”

Hi [NAME],

I'd like approval to attend Safeguard's AI Deepdive Retreat, May 10–13, 2027 in Colorado Springs. Net cost to us is under $200 (breakdown below), since Safeguard covers a complimentary pass plus a $1,500 travel reimbursement.

Safeguard is a peer-led retreat (created by fraud/risk industry leaders and the CEOs/founders of Money 20/20, Fintech Meetup, and Future Proof) on how AI is reshaping fraud, identity, payments, and compliance: exactly the risk surfaces I work in day to day. Safeguard's small group, active learning formats replace keynotes with scheduled 1:1s, Chatham House roundtables, and workshops with 1,000+ senior practitioners from 400+ companies, covering everything from emerging AI threats to agentic commerce, governance, and vendor strategy.

What I'd get out of it:

• Peer benchmarking: candid, Chatham House Rule conversations with people doing my job elsewhere.
• A self-built agenda: I choose the 1:1s, roundtables, and workshops relevant to what we're working on now, not a fixed track.
• Direct access to peers and leaders from solution providers: vendors actively working the problems on our roadmap.

Safeguard provides a complimentary pass and up to $1,500 in travel reimbursement. Estimated out-of-pocket costs are under $200 on average (e.g., room rate from $339/night, ~$300 airfare, ~$200 rideshares, meals included; reimbursed after the event).

If approved, I will share a post-event summary with clear takeaways and actionable recommendations to help our team stay ahead of emerging AI-driven opportunities and risks. Given the caliber of the audience, depth of discussion formats, and the pace at which AI-related risk is evolving, I believe this represents a strong return on investment.

Thank you for your consideration,

[Your Name] [Your Title]