Convince Your Boss
Conferences are a smart investment in professional development and organizational impact. Use our Justification Letter to clearly communicate the value of attending SIIM26 and make the case for your participation. Join us in Pittsburgh for an experience that builds expertise, strengthens networks, and delivers real-world value. Complete this brief form to access the justification letter.
Good luck and we hope to see you in Pittsburgh, PA for SIIM26 + InformaticsTECH Expo!
Tips for Building Your Case for Attending SIIM26:
- Align with your goals: Connect your professional development objectives to specific sessions, vendor meetings, and networking opportunities—and explain how they support your role and your organization’s priorities.
- Plan knowledge sharing: Commit to sharing what you learn through a post-meeting recap, presentation, or Q&A with your team.
- Be intentional about networking: Identify peers, speakers, and industry leaders you plan to connect with and how those relationships will benefit your work year-round.
- Maximize Expo Hall value: Highlight the exhibiting companies and solutions you currently use or are evaluating, and plan meetings in advance.
- Emphasize actionable takeaways: Focus on practical insights, tools, and ideas you’ll bring back to improve workflows, decision-making, or technology adoption.
- Show cost awareness: Take advantage of Early Bird registration and discounted travel options to minimize overall cost.
- Prepare a coverage plan: Outline how your responsibilities will be managed while you’re attending.
