ROI Toolkit

ROI Calculator & Justification Letter Template

How to justify your attendance and gain support from your employer.

Below are some easy-to-use tools and tips to help you calculate the possible return on investment of attending PDC Summit™ — for you and your organization. Use this toolkit as a resource to convey the value of this conference to your employer, and start planning your conference experience today!

General Tips

• Save on registration:
  • Early Registration Pricing ends January 9, 2026, so register before then to save up to $225.
  • Join ASHE to receive the member discount, up to $180 off.
  • Register early to secure lower airline fares and use the PDC travel discounts on hotels, airline tickets and car rental.
• Show your employer the value you will bring back to the organization as return on the investment.
  • Find tools for illustrating this below in our Justification Toolkit!
  • Give them a justification letter showing the expected ROI.
  • If you are working to obtain or maintain your professional credentials, remind your employer that this is a great way to earn credits, and is less expensive than registering for separate conferences that offer fewer credit hours. Types of credits available at PDC Summit include:
    • ASHE/AHA CECs
    • AIA LUs & LU|HSWs
    • ACHE Qualified Education Credits
    • EDAC Credits
    • IDCEC
    • Nursing Credits
  • Plan out who will handle your responsibilities while you are attending the conference. Make sure your employer knows that you will still be accessible while at the conference. Take a look at the schedule at a glance here so that you can plan your "work breaks".
  • Offer to deliver a short presentation or written report after the conference for your colleagues so that they will gain the benefits of your attendance, too. Check out the topics you'll explore and the solution providers you can meet.