Attend #mtpcon London – convince your boss and get the cost covered

Are you eager to attend #mtpcon London 2025 but unsure how to approach your boss about it, especially when there's a financial commitment involved? Convincing your employer to support your professional development requires a strategic approach.

First off all, start early. Give yourself plenty of time to prepare your request. Highlight the date of the conference and emphasise the value it will bring to your role and the company.

The benefits bundled up in our conference ticket far outweigh the price and we’re going to tell you why. We’ll also be arming you with resources to help you bring your boss around to our way of thinking.

In this guide you will discover:

Attending #mtpcon London 2024 can offer numerous benefits for both personal and professional growth. If you're trying to convince your boss to let you expense your ticket, here are some compelling reasons to consider:

Product management is evolving rapidly. It is crucial to keep up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in product management to ensure you remain a valuable asset to your company. Learn about the latest advancements in AI and how they can be integrated into your daily job. By sending you to #mtpcon, your boss is investing in the future success of the organisation.

Hear from industry leaders and innovators, past speakers have included product leaders from the likes of Slack, Silicon Valley Product Group, Financial Times, and Walmart. Learn robust frameworks and actionable tactics to enhance your product development process and improve team performance.

The conference attracts top professionals from across the globe. It's an excellent opportunity to network with industry leaders, potential partners, and like-minded peers. Connect with over 1000 product professionals from diverse industries, fostering relationships that can benefit the company.

Attendees at #mtpcon share their experiences and best practices openly. You can bring back a wealth of knowledge to your team, helping them overcome challenges, streamline processes, and improve product development.

#mtpcon guarantees you access to inspiring keynote speakers who can motivate and energise you and your team. Hearing success stories and learning from experts can boost morale and encourage innovation within your organisation.

You can enhance your #mtpcon experience by attending one of our workshops the day before (tickets will go on sale soon), which will provide practical skills and actionable insights that you can implement immediately (upon returning to work), improving your team's productivity and efficiency. Workshops and conference tickets are sold separately.

Explore the latest advancements in AI and product tech through vendor demonstrations and presentations in our sponsor hall.This can help you discover innovative products that could help streamline your workflows and boost productivity, and ultimately benefit your company.

Attending #mtpcon is an investment in your professional development. The knowledge and skills you gain can contribute to your effectiveness as a product manager, potentially leading to better decision-making and improved product outcomes.

Attending a conference like #mtpcon can provide a tangible return on investment. Provide a clear breakdown of costs and ROI. Show how the knowledge and connections gained at #mtpcon can translate into tangible benefits for the company, whether it’s implementing new strategies or improving product development processes.

Mention that we offer a team discount. Suggest that sending multiple team members can multiply the benefits for the company, as you can all bring back diverse insights and strategies to implement. Attending as a team can also foster a sense of unity and shared purpose among your colleagues. Discussing the conference's insights and takeaways can lead to more cohesive teamwork and alignment within your organisation.

Conferences often attract top talent in the industry. If your company is looking to hire new team members, #mtpcon can be an excellent recruiting ground to find skilled professionals.

Beyond professional benefits, attending conferences can also contribute to personal growth. You'll gain confidence, improve your communication skills, and enhance your ability to represent your company effectively.

#mtpcon London 2024 offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills, connect with industry leaders, and bring valuable knowledge and insights back to your organisation. Highlighting these benefits when discussing expense approval with your boss can make a strong case for why attending this conference is a worthwhile investment in your professional development and the success of your team and company.

To save you time and energy (you’ve got products to build!) we’ve created an email template for you to download and personalise and some tips to help you shape the conversation with your boss:

When you’re talking to your boss, be passionate, be detailed, and be relevant to whatever challenges your team is currently facing.

Are you hiring, looking to hone the product function, bring in fresh perspectives, or tackle a specific problem? Understand which of these issues are relevant for the business as a whole, and make a case for how attending #mtpcon London will help achieve those goals for the business.

Are you looking for training, or to connect with the folks who build the tools you use (or might use)? Maybe your manager is building out their team? Work out what will make their life easier, and show them how #mtpcon London can help them achieve that.

If your boss is going to send anyone to the conference, why should it be you? Or should they send the whole team? And, if a group of employees would benefit from attending, you can cut the cost as we’ll knock 10% off when you buy 10 or more tickets.

This is an easy win, as people so often forget it – your manager will appreciate that you’ve thought this through. What can you bring back to the team? The skills, ideas, tools and insights you’ll pick up in the talks, sessions, and conversations – best practices from industry leaders and product veterans. And, of course, your networking will lead to unique connections and opportunities, and an ongoing supply of fresh ideas and perspectives!

Already convinced your boss? Buy tickets to #mtpcon London 2024 here.