Consider these tips to help you get your request for funding approved: 

• Prepare a Plan: Before meeting with your supervisor, prepare a plan that shows who will cover your regular duties while you attend the event.
• Present a Cost-Benefit Analysis: Use the worksheet below to help determine the full cost of attendance and identify the benefits you and your organization will gain. 
• Draft a Formal Request: Use the justification letter template provided below to draft a persuasive request for funding. 
• Share Your Learnings: Offer to prepare and deliver a short presentation and Q&A for your colleagues to share what you learned. You can also share speaker handouts, which are easily downloadable once you return home. 

When outlining the benefits, focus specifically on what you will bring back to your company or agency as a return on their investment. 

• List specific sessions or networking events you plan to attend and explain how they will impact you and your organization.
• Make a clear connection between your organization’s needs and the benefits you are identifying.

Before you approach your manager, put yourself in their shoes. What are their priorities? Is it cost savings, improving efficiency, or enhancing employee experience? Focus on how your attendance directly supports the company’s strategic goals. For example, you can explain how attending specific sessions will help you solve a current business challenge, or how meeting with service providers can help you find new partners that will save the company money in the long run. By connecting the benefits of WERC Global 25 to your organization's needs, you show that you are a valuable and strategic employee who is invested in the company's success 

The relationships you build at WERC Global 25 can last far beyond the event. Connecting with more than 1,400 global talent mobility professionals and service providers gives you access to a powerful network of peers who understand your business and goals. You can exchange best practices and find new resources and approaches to address your biggest challenges. The event agenda is designed with ample time for 1:1 and group discussions, networking spaces, and a dedicated corporate benchmarking roundtable. Building authentic connections fosters a community where you can share insights and get support, helping you navigate future challenges and find opportunities that will benefit both you and your company. 

Immigration and Tax Summits 

• Explore the current and emerging landscape of global tax and immigration, covering key regional updates, evolving sponsorship and talent pipelines, organizational strategy alignment, and critical compliance considerations. Through panels and workshops, attendees will gain insights into navigating shifting regulations, supporting workforce needs, and managing risk in a complex global environment.

Corporate Benchmarking Results 

• WERC Global 25 is committed to giving you the tools to create a stronger, more efficient mobility program. One of the most valuable resources is the opportunity to benchmark your program against the industry's best.  

Corporate-Only Exhibit Hour 

• The corporate-only exhibit hour allows you to have focused, uninterrupted conversations with service providers and experts. This time is crucial for gaining a competitive edge, understanding market trends, and discovering new solutions without the distraction of a crowded exhibit hall. Whether you are looking for new technology, a new service, or just a better way of doing things, the corporate-only exhibit hour gives you the space to have direct, meaningful conversations that will pay dividends for your company. 

Why the Timing is Right: Immigration, Tax, Compliance, and More 

• The global mobility landscape is changing at an unprecedented pace, with new regulations, geopolitical shifts, and evolving tax and immigration policies. The session topics at WERC Global 25 are designed to address these pressing issues head-on. With sessions focused on topics like immigration, tax, and compliance, you will get up-to-the-minute information and guidance from legal and industry experts. The insights you gain will help you navigate a complex and often unpredictable world, ensuring your company remains compliant and your employees can move and work seamlessly. By attending now, you can mitigate risks and proactively prepare for the future, demonstrating your value as a strategic partner to the business. 

View the full list of sessions to help make your case.