MAKE THE CASE FOR TR27
You already know you want to be in Nashville. Now, let’s help your boss understand why you need to be there.
Attending TR27 isn’t just about getting out of the office for a few days. It’s about stepping away from the day-to-day long enough to think bigger, learn from people tackling the same challenges you are and come back with ideas you can actually put to work. Yes, attending takes an investment. But the real question isn’t simply what it costs to go. It’s what you, and your organization, gain by being there.
COME BACK BETTER AT
WHAT YOU DO
The world of work isn’t standing still. Neither can you.
TR27 brings together the people, ideas and conversations shaping what’s next in HR and Rewards. You’ll hear what’s working, see how other organizations are approaching today’s toughest workforce challenges and build knowledge you can bring straight back to your team.
This isn’t learning for learning’s sake. It’s the kind that helps you make smarter decisions, challenge old assumptions and show up differently when you’re back at work.
SOLVE THE CHALLENGES WAITING FOR YOU BACK HOME
Chances are, you already have a few.
Maybe you’re rethinking your compensation strategy. Trying to make benefits work harder. Navigating pay transparency. Exploring AI. Building a stronger employee experience. Competing for talent. Or being asked to do more with the same (or fewer) resources.
Bring those challenges with you.
At TR27, you’ll have access to practitioners, experts, solution providers and peers who can help you look at them from a different angle. One conversation, one session or one new idea could help unlock something your team has been working through for months.
MEET THE PEOPLE YOU’LL WANT IN YOUR CORNER
Some of the most valuable moments at TR27 may never happen in a session room.
They happen when you sit next to someone who has already tackled the problem you’re facing. When a quick introduction turns into an hour-long conversation. When you meet someone you can call six months from now and say, “Have you dealt with this?”
TR27 brings the HR and Rewards community together in one place, creating the kind of connections that can continue delivering value long after you leave Nashville.
Because sometimes the best resource you bring home isn’t a presentation. It’s a person.
BRING THE VALUE BACK WITH YOU
Your TR27 experience doesn’t have to end when the event does.
Come home with ideas, insights and resources you can share with your team. Turn what you learned into recommendations. Share new approaches with leadership. Introduce your colleagues to trends they should be watching. Put a promising idea into action.
Before you go, identify the questions your organization needs answered. Then use TR27 to find the people, sessions and conversations that can help answer them.
That turns conference attendance into something much bigger than professional development. It becomes an investment your entire team can benefit from.
AND YES, LET’S TALK ABOUT THE BUDGET
We know registration is only part of the equation. There’s airfare, hotel, meals and time away from work to consider.
So when you make your case, don’t just ask for the budget. Show the return.
Think about what your organization is working toward this year. What problems are you trying to solve? What expertise would make you more effective? What could you learn at TR27 that would save your team time, strengthen a program, improve a decision or help your organization better attract, engage and retain its people?
Connect your reason for attending to those priorities. That’s your business case.
YOUR TR27 BOSS CONVERSATION STARTS HERE
When you talk with your manager, focus on the three things that matter most:
What you’ll learn.
Identify the sessions, topics and challenges most relevant to your role and your organization.
Who you’ll learn from.
Highlight the opportunity to connect with Total Rewards practitioners, thought leaders and solution providers you wouldn’t normally have access to in one place.
What you’ll bring back.
Commit to sharing key takeaways, recommendations and resources with your team so the value of attending extends beyond you.
Then put some numbers around it. Estimate registration, travel and hotel costs, identify any available discounts and show exactly what you’re requesting.
READY TO MAKE YOUR CASE?
We’ve made the next part easy.
Use our customizable TR27 Justification Email to explain why attending matters, connect the experience to your organization’s priorities and outline the investment for your manager. Personalize it. Add the sessions and topics most important to you. Tell your boss what you plan to bring back.
Then start packing for Nashville.
More than a conference. An experience built for connection—and built to help you bring great work to life.