Convince your boss

GET A YES! AND JOIN 1200+ DEVELOPERS AT ØREDEV!

Here are some useful arguments to convince your manager of the benefits of your participation at Øredev. Maybe they need a little nudge or two to assure them that this is a good investment? Let your boss know what's in it both for your current and future customers!

In today's world where knowledge is power, it should come as no surprise that the most valuable asset for any company is the knowledge of its employees. And within our current knowledge-based economy, competent and confident employees are the foundation for a successful business.

  • Meet the greatest minds in the industry all in one place, and discuss issues from your daily work with experts
  • Discover and learn about the next generation of tools and methods in your field
  • Connect with your peers and exchange experiences - Øredev is a great place to mingle and make new contacts
  • Broaden your knowledge - Øredev covers the whole software development cycle
  • Bring back knowledge and new insights back your team, using the videos to explain the key takeaways - all Øredev talks are recorded and released for you to share.
  • Get inspired!

Our best tip: Put it in writing!

Take the time to analyze Øredev on paper, give it to your boss, then follow up with a verbal request, your boss will know you mean business.
Sure, it takes time. But attending conferences is vital for your personal development in addition to gaining opportunities to improve your company's operations.

We have also created an info pack that you can include to convince your boss to say YES to Øredev.

Here is a sample letter that you could be inspired by:

Dear *Approving Manager*,

I am writing to request your approval to attend the Øredev Conference, taking place 5-7 November 2025 in Malmö, Sweden. This valuable event offers a comprehensive educational program, including sessions on topics directly related to our current and future business.
By attending this event I expect to learn how to *implement the latest trends* and *emerging technologies*.

There will be 1200+ developers, managers, and executives from around the world attending this event. Several activities are scheduled where I will be able to network and learn more about how other companies *tackle technical challenges*.
I plan to return with valuable recommendations and best practices for improving our *project* and *team*.

I look forward to participating in the following sessions, among others:

Session Title __________________________________________
Session Title __________________________________________
Session Title __________________________________________

The conference fee for the regular ticket is 14,900 SEK - this includes 3 packed days of talks, exhibit hall entry, breakfast and lunch each day and dinner one evening. If we decide early there are better prices available, and group discounts.

I would appreciate your approval as soon as possible in order to maximize both conference and travel discounts.

Sincerely,
[Name]
[Title]

Good luck! We hope to see you in November!

A delegate pointing out something interesting to 3 colleagues. The host at Øredev throwing confetti into the air from the stage.
A delegate pointing out something interesting to 3 colleagues. The host at Øredev throwing confetti into the air from the stage. A speaker gesturing towards code on the screen behind her.

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