Conference website

Visit the ACORN 2026 International Conference website for the full conference details.

 

Gaining support

Many travel and training budgets have been reduced which means that, regardless of the merits of a conference, you’ll need to justify the expense. Use the samples below to help you approach your supervisor for support to attend the conference.

Letter to supervisor: Sample 1 (Word doc.)

Letter to supervisor: Sample 2 (Word doc.)

 

Tips on justifying conference expenses

Here are some things to consider.

• Focus on what you’ll specifically bring to your workplace as return for the investment. 

• Offer to deliver a short presentation to your co-workers to share what you learnt. That way others in your unit will also benefit from your attendance. 

• If you’re working to obtain or maintain your certification, remind your supervisor that this is a great way to earn contact hours and it's less expensive than registering for separate conferences and requires less time away from work than attending different events. 

• Be ready with a plan that shows who could cover your shifts while you’re attending the conference.

• Be sure to check out the various rates listed at the top of this page to see if you qualify for any of the lower rates or discounts.