# Justify your trip

Hi [Supervisor's Name],

I'd like to attend API + AI Summit 2026, September 30 – October 1 at the InterContinental Los Angeles.

This is Kong's flagship technical conference - two days of architecture sessions, hands-on workshops, and direct access to the engineering teams building the tools we use. 

Past attendees have included practitioners from HSBC, United Airlines, BMW, Cigna, and Google.

Here's what I'd bring back:

→ Practical approaches to rolling out AI and LLM projects with security, reliability, and compliance built in
→ Strategies for managing traffic across multiple services and clouds
→ A clearer picture of Kong's roadmap and how to get more from our current investment
→ Direct connections with engineers and peers solving the same problems we are

Estimated cost:

  Registration (Early Bird):   $399
  Domestic airfare: ~$500
  Hotel (3 nights at ~$325/night + taxes): ~$1,100
  Total estimate: ~$2,000

After the conference I'll put together a summary of key takeaways and specific recommendations for how we can apply them.

Happy to discuss. Thank you for considering it.

[Your Name]