Attending the 2026 SHPE National Convention is an investment in your personal and professional growth. From career opportunities and leadership development to networking with thousands of STEM professionals and employers, the convention provides experiences that can have a lasting impact on your future.

We understand that attending may require financial support from your employer, college or university, chapter, family, or other sponsors. To help make your request as easy as possible, we've created a collection of customizable resources, sample letters, and supporting materials you can use to demonstrate the value of attending SHPE National Convention.

Choose the section below that best fits your situation and download the resources you need.

For our professional members, we have created materials that you can use to request support from your employer to attend the 2026 SHPE National Convention. 

• Convention Letter Instructions & Guidelines
• Convention Letter Template
• Letter of Support from the CEO

We hope these documents will help you persuade your manager that the SHPE National Convention is an invaluable experience that will make you a stronger employee. 

Also, if your employer might be interested in sponsoring the event, please see our 2026 Opportunities brochure.

For our student members, we have created a letter from the CEO that you can share with your Advisor or Dean to request support from your college or university to attend the 2026 SHPE National Convention.

This letter emphasizes the benefits of the convention for students, as well as, the safety measures SHPE has put in place for the event. 

• Student Letter of Support from the CEO

We have also created a template you can use to reach out to family, friends, and other supporters to request their help in getting to the convention. 

• Convention Letter Template for Students