Justification Kit | Women Lead Symposium

Make the case to attend

Use the resources on this page to present a clear business case to your supervisor.

Sample attendance request

A customizable letter template to help secure approval.

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General tips and talking points

• High return on investment: Outline how the Women Lead Symposium will help you become a strategic leader and serve your bank at a higher level. Attendees will walk away with the skills to enhance their visibility and become agents of influence and change.
• Efficient and cost effective: The Women Lead Symposium’s half-day, virtual program means no travel and less time away from work. Additional savings are also available when you register as a team.
• Unmatched peer network: Cultivate a network of peer relationships that you can lean on throughout your career. The symposium attracted over 700 bankers from 43 states in 2025, offering opportunities to connect with diverse perspectives.

Next steps

1. Review the Women Lead Symposium webpage.
2. Customize the justification letter to present as part of your formal request.
3. Offer to prepare a short presentation for your colleagues to share what you learned, maximizing your bank’s ROI for your attendance.
4. Be sure to check out the registration page for applicable fees and discounts.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Women Lead Symposium!