IDUG 2008 - Europe
Conference: 13-16 October 2008
One-Day Seminars: 17 October 2008
Hilton Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland

IDUG now offers you all the materials you need in order to gain funding for your attendance at an IDUG conference in one easy location.  With expert advice, pre-conference justification documents and post-conference reporting templates, your manager or supervisor is sure to appreciate the investment made into your training and to your company's success.

How to Justify Attending a Conference
Noted performance expert, Cheryl Watson, offers her advice on how to justify your attendance at a training conference to your manger.

Justification Tips
See how you can best utilize the information and materials in this Justification Toolkit for successful approval of the funding you need to attend IDUG 2008 - Europe. 

Pre-Conference Justification Documents:
IDUG ROI (Return on Investment) Sample
How much would it cost for you not to attend an IDUG conference?  Learn how to justify your training costs and how you could actually save money through your conference attendance.

Customizable Letter to a Manager
Customize this letter and provide your manager with a detailed explanation of the education you'll receive at an IDUG conference.  

Post-Conference Reporting Documents:
Justify IDUG 2008 Now!
The IDUG Europe Conference, like any other expenditure, requires clear proof that the company will benefit from an outstanding return on investment when we attend these conferences.  Learn how to ease the process of gaining approvals for your attendance at IDUG 2008 – Europe.

Sample Conference Report
Have you ever wondered how to begin an explanation of your conference experience in a post-conference report?  Impress your manager and fellow staff by reviewing this sample report from Charlie Perkins, of Database Technical Services.

Trip Report Template
Reporting your time at a conference to your manager is easier than ever with this customizable Trip Report Template.  Simply download the template and customize the report based on your conference experience.

Customizable Travel Expenses Letter (Conference Speakers)
Are you speaking at IDUG 2008 - Europe and need approval of your travel expenses?  Justify your travel costs to your manager by customizing this letter with your information.