CONVINCE YOUR BOSS

Attending the NASTO Conference is an investment in your professional growth and your organization’s success. To help you make a strong case, we’ve outlined the key benefits of attending and how it directly contributes to advancing your team’s goals.

Why Attend?

The NASTO Conference brings together top transportation officials, private sector innovators, and industry thought leaders from across the Northeast and Eastern Canada. It’s more than just a networking event—it’s a hub for actionable insights, cutting-edge solutions, and collaboration that drives real-world impact.

Here’s why your attendance is a win for your organization:

  • Access to Industry Leaders: Learn directly from top policymakers, technology providers, and transportation experts.
  • Best Practices and Innovations: Gain insights into successful projects and emerging trends in transportation planning, funding, and sustainability.
  • Hands-On Learning: Participate in interactive workshops and sessions that deliver actionable strategies you can implement immediately.
  • Networking Opportunities: Build connections with peers, potential partners, and stakeholders in the region.

Insights You Will Bring Back

When you return, you will have:

  • Actionable Knowledge: Solutions and ideas tailored to challenges your organization faces.
  • New Tools and Technologies: Discover resources to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in your projects.
  • A Broader Network: Connections that can support your organization’s goals in the long term.
  • Cost-Saving Insights: Strategies to optimize budgets and achieve transportation objectives more effectively.

Talking Points to Use with Your Boss

Use these key points to justify your attendance:

  • "Attending will allow me to gain insights from [specific speakers or sessions], which align with our goals to [organization’s priorities]."
  • "The connections I’ll make with other transportation leaders can open up partnership opportunities for future projects."
  • "The conference will provide updates on regional policy changes and funding opportunities critical to our planning efforts."
  • "I will share the knowledge and materials from the conference with the team to ensure a greater ROI for our organization."

Customize Your Request

We have prepared templates to help you make a clear and compelling case to justify your attendance at the 2025 NASTO Conference.

Justification Letter

Customize this letter to help your manager understand why the 2025 NASTO Conference is valuable and beneficial for you and your organization.

Investment Worksheet

Attending in-person events has additional costs. Summarize the cost with this worksheet to approximate the financial investment required for you to attend.

Session Planner 

Maximize the investment with this Session Planner. Use it to prioritize must-attend sessions, note key takeaways, and identify actionable steps to bring back to your team.

Need Help Convincing?

If you’d like more information to support your request, feel free to contact us by clicking on the NASTO Events Team below.