DTECH® Reliability & Resiliency 2026 is the place that connects utility digital transformation and strategic thinking to push your business forward. When looking to get approval to attend, consider these tips: 

• Showcase sessions that are relevant to your role within your organization or areas you know are a focus for your company.  

• Highlight speakers and workshops you can get actionable advice from.  

• Commit to coming back from DTECH® with at least one significant idea.  

• Earn certificate of completions to use toward professional development hours or continuing education credits.  

• Don’t position your attendance as an “if”, focus your conversation on the “when”. In other words, talk about what will happen once you have registered – what sessions you will attend, who you will meet with and learnings you will bring back.   

• Take advantage of our group registration packages and save.  

Use this simply template to justify your trip!

Request for Approval

Dear [Recipient's Name], 

I am writing to request approval for my attendance at DTECH® Reliability & Resiliency conference scheduled to take place from August 25-27, 2026, in Chicago, IL, USA. As an active participant in the T&D sector, I believe that attending this esteemed event will bring significant benefits to our organization and my professional growth.  

Justification for Attendance:

• High-Value Educational Content: DTECH® Reliability & Resiliency will feature in-depth presentations, workshops, and technical sessions led by industry experts, addressing the unique challenges facing utilities. Topics will include strategies for modernizing aging infrastructure, enhancing grid reliability amid extreme weather, and integrating renewable energy while balancing affordability across urban and rural areas. Sessions will also explore regulatory policies driving decarbonization and the evolving energy transition.

• Networking Opportunities: The event provides a vital platform to connect with industry peers, policymakers, and technology providers, fostering collaborations that can directly benefit our organization’s initiatives in grid modernization, resilience, and sustainability.

• Professional Development: Attending DTECH® Reliability & Resiliency will allow me to gain insights from top industry leaders, participate in hands-on sessions, and earn PDHs, further developing my expertise in addressing the region’s energy challenges.

• Knowledge Sharing and Innovation: Engaging with experts and solution providers will enable me to bring back best practices and innovative strategies to enhance our organization’s operations, positioning us as a leader in utility transformation.

• Market Intelligence: Staying informed about the latest trends, regulatory shifts, and emerging technologies in the energy sector will help us anticipate challenges, optimize decision-making, and remain competitive in an evolving landscape.

Attending DTECH® Reliability & Resiliency will provide valuable knowledge and connections that will directly support our organization’s goals in ensuring a reliable, resilient, and sustainable energy future for the region.

Below is a cost breakdown. I would like to book travel as soon as possible to get the best price.  

Registration: __________ 

Estimated Airfare: __________  

Hotel: __________   

Misc/Dinners: __________  

Total cost of __________.  

I kindly request approval to attend DTECH® Reliability & Resiliency 2026, confident that this experience will contribute significantly to our organization's growth and competitive advantage.  

Sincerely,