An email about a business event

An email about a business event

Learn how to write an email about a business event.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Preparation

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To: Jonas Schiffer
From: Nina Petrov
Subject: Report on Lumos conference

Dear Jonas,

Thanks for making it possible for me to go to the Lumos conference in London last week. As you know, it is the biggest technology conference in the country and very important to our work.

I learned a lot and I've made some new contacts that will be good for our company. I think we should try to attend the 'Innovation Day' in April as well.

I focused on talks about robotics, as that is our most interesting area at the moment. The presentations on robot 'hands' and robots for hospitals were particularly interesting for us. I'm attaching a detailed report on this new research with some suggestions about how we can use it.

Thanks again for this opportunity. I'm happy to discuss the report further if you're interested.

Best regards,
Nina

Tips

  1. Start your email with Dear to make it a little more formal. Hi is informal.
  2. Give the context at the beginning, e.g. Thanks for … or As you know, …
  3. Make sure you explain the importance of the event for your company:
    I've made some new contacts that will be good for our company.
    … were particularly interesting for us.
    … with some suggestions about how we can use it.
  4. Keep your email short. Add an attachment if you have more to say:
    I'm attaching …
  5. You can finish by offering to give more information:
    I'm happy to discuss the report further if you're interested.
  6. You can sign off with Best regards.

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Submitted by khalil1k on Fri, 03/04/2026 - 21:56

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I do attend conferences and events that are job-related because I am only a student. Those events I go to are mostly hosted by writers.

 

Submitted by Onevka on Tue, 31/03/2026 - 05:44

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Dear Dastan,

Thank you for the opportunity to attend EXPO 2022. It was a very interesting and valuable exhibition for us. I established several contacts that could be useful for our company.

I learned a lot about robotics and IT technologies. The presentations were very informative. I think we should attend more exhibitions with our colleagues, especially teachers, and organize a workshop afterward.

I will send you a report about the exhibition via email. We can schedule a meeting to discuss it further if you are interested.

Best regards,
Anelya

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Submitted by Kyaw Htun Aung on Fri, 27/03/2026 - 17:24

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Dear Patrick Mg Mg,

Thanks for making it possible for me to attend the NPC Bodybuilding competition in Bangkok on Sunday. As you know, it’s a great opportunity for the local fitness industry to connect with international bodybuilders.

I prepared a lot, and I’ve considered some ideas for creating a vlog about how competitors prepare. I think we should try to attend natural bodybuilding competitions in Pattaya as well.

I focused on learning how they set up the testing system to prevent competitors from using steroids, as that is our most interesting area at the moment. I’m attaching some ideas on how I’m planning to shoot our journey, and we can discuss it further.

Thank you again for this opportunity. I’m happy to discuss the report further if you’re interested.

Best regards,

Kyaw Htun Aung

 

Submitted by Mutlu A. on Thu, 27/11/2025 - 07:22

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Yes I am definitely going to the conference.  l attended a conference at my company last Monday

Submitted by na.awa on Mon, 13/10/2025 - 14:51

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Sadly, no. I don't even have a job right now :)

Submitted by FVPrieto on Fri, 10/10/2025 - 01:26

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I've been to many AI conferences. These days, I participate in online events.

Submitted by Marip Hkyen Hpraw on Thu, 18/09/2025 - 10:16

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To: Malar

From: Mile

Subject: Report on barista event

Dear Malar

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to attend the barista event in Pyin Oo Lwin on Saturday.As you know, it is the best event in barista community and very important to our coffee shop. 

I learned a lot and had to know knowledge of coffee beans.I've made some new contants that will be good for our shop.I received many gifts about coffee beans and I had idea to grow our shop.

Thank you again for this opportunity, Iam happy to discuss the report further if you are interested.

Best regards;

Mile

Submitted by Zin89 on Fri, 05/09/2025 - 08:52

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To: Harry Joyce

From: Zin

Subject: Report on writer's conference 

Dear Harry

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to attend the writer's conference in Cairo last week. As you know, these conferences offer valuable insights into the publishing industry.

I had the chance to meet great authors and build good relationships with them. I also shared my new book idea and received positive feedback along with some helpful suggestions. I'm attaching a detailed report on the conference, including those suggestions related to my new book idea.

Thank you again for this opportunity, Iam happy to discuss the report further if you are interested.

Best regards;

Zin

Submitted by minamagdy on Fri, 22/08/2025 - 12:21

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To: saber

From: mina

Subject: Report on invitation

Dear Saber for invitation for me from your wedding party I so happy for you I wish you happy in your life 

I of course get your  wedding party 

thanks for invitation for me

Beas regards

Mina

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Submitted by salehsaeed on Sat, 02/08/2025 - 08:28

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I attended a conference related to my work when I was employed at one of Egyptian Law firm six years ago. The conference was held at one of the most famous Hotels in Egypt, called 'Pyramisa', which is located in Cairo Governate. It focused on Employee investigations according to Egyptian Labor Law and I gained a lot of useful information on this topic, which has continued to help me in my work.