Make the Case

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Request to Attend: For individuals who need approval from a manager or team lead.

→ Best for: Early to mid-career professionals, team members, or freelancers seeking employer support.

Subject: Request to Attend Women Who Architect Summit 2025 for Professional Development

Hi [Manager’s Name],

I’m writing to request approval to attend the Women Who Architect Summit 2025, scheduled for Wednesday 30th of July 2025. This summit is a leading event dedicated to empowering women in architecture and technology leadership, offering valuable insights from top industry practitioners and thought leaders.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Debs Stott – Group Chief Architect, Aviva

• Antonio Gomez Sotelo – Head of Data Architecture, Santander

• Shikha Merchant – Head of Digital Architecture (Principal Architect), Royal London Group

• Cheryl Martin – CISO and Advisory Board Member

Attending this summit would directly benefit our team and my professional growth in several ways:

• Learn from industry leaders: Gain practical strategies and leadership insights from women who are shaping modern architecture practices across diverse sectors.

• Bring back actionable insights: Acquire proven technical and leadership strategies I can immediately apply to our projects, such as architecture storytelling and negotiation techniques—essential skills every architect needs to continually develop.

• Enhance leadership skills: Learn effective strategies for career progression, overcoming obstacles, and leading high-performing teams in a rapidly changing tech landscape.

• Grow professional networks: Connect with a diverse community committed to advancing women in architecture. 

An additional advantage is that this event is free to attend which makes it highly accessible.

If approved, I’m committed to sharing key takeaways and insights with our team afterward to maximise the value of this opportunity for our broader group.

Thank you for considering this request. I believe attending the Women Who Architect Summit 2025 would be a high-impact investment in both my development and our team’s ongoing success.

Best regards,
[Your Name]

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Nominate a Colleague: For senior leaders who want to send someone from their team.

→ Best for: Heads of departments, team leads, directors, and sponsors.

Subject: Nomination to Attend Women Who Architect Summit for Professional Development

Hi [Colleague’s/Team Member’s Name],

I’d like to recommend you to attend the Women Who Architect Summit 2025, scheduled for Wednesday 30th of July 2025. This summit is a leading event dedicated to empowering women in architecture and technology leadership, offering valuable insights from top industry practitioners and thought leaders.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Debs Stott – Group Chief Architect, Aviva

• Antonio Gomez Sotelo – Head of Data Architecture, Santander

• Shikha Merchant – Head of Digital Architecture (Principal Architect), Royal London Group

• Cheryl Martin – CISO and Advisory Board Member

The day includes talks, panels, workshops, and networking, all designed to empower professionals at various stages of their architecture journey.

Why I’m nominating you:

• This is a chance to gain insights from some of the top leaders in tech architecture.

• You’ll develop practical skills in areas like negotiation, architectural storytelling, and leadership visibility.

• It’s a strong opportunity to build relationships and connect with peers and mentors in the industry.

• You’ll return with new perspectives and ideas that can directly support our team’s goals.

An additional advantage is that this event is free to attend which makes it highly accessible.

If you're interested, I encourage you to register as soon as possible here: (https://lu.ma/w631ndm7) I’m  happy to support you in making the case internally if needed.

Let me know if you'd like to discuss further, I believe this is a great fit for you.

Best regards,

[Your Name]