AI Native Summit

Hi [Manager's Name], I'd like to ask for approval to attend the AINative Summit, on October 9–10, 2026 at CODY'S @ Connections SF, 424 Clay St, San Francisco. The event is focused on agent-native infrastructure: how teams build, run and govern AI agents in production. That fits our plans for AI adoption and automation. Why this event matters Hands-on sessions with the AINative team and practitioners running agents at production scale An early look at agent infrastructure: persistent memory (ZeroDB), multi-agent orchestration, model routing and agent governance Networking with founders, engineers and technology leaders who are building agent-native products Workshops we can apply directly to our current AI projects Professional development value Learn practical patterns for building reliable agents, including memory, context management, human-in-the-loop approval and policy enforcement Understand the cost and performance trade-offs of running agents at scale Learn from teams that have already moved AI from pilot to production See where agentic AI is heading and how it could affect our technology strategy Event details Dates: October 9–10, 2026 Location: CODY'S @ Connections SF, 424 Clay St, San Francisco Format: Keynotes, technical breakouts, hands-on build workshops and networking Estimated costs Registration: $100 (Summit Pass) Flight: $400–$800 (depending on where you're traveling from) Hotel: $350/night × 3 nights = $1,050 Meals: $100/day × 3 days = $300 Total estimated cost: $1,850–$2,250 After the event, I will: Present a summary of the key takeaways to the team Write up the agent architecture patterns and best practices that apply to our work Run a knowledge-transfer session, including a working demo where it makes sense Recommend specific next steps for our current AI projects I expect the event to give our team immediate, practical value as we expand our use of AI. I'm happy to talk it over or answer any questions. Thank you for considering this request. Best regards, [Your Name]