Why FMI APGR Matters
To help facilitate internal approvals, we’ve created a justification letter template that clearly outlines the organizational value of attending and supports productive conversations with leadership.
Retail risk has evolved. Asset protection now intersects with organized retail crime, digital and online fraud, supply chain disruption, geopolitical pressures, and the increasing convergence of physical and cyber threats.
The FMI Asset Protection & Grocery Resilience (APGR) Conference supports leaders by helping them:
- Expand awareness of emerging and evolving enterprise risks.
- Strengthen readiness across physical and digital environments.
- Bring greater strategic value to company-wide risk management efforts.
Sample Justification Letter
Use the text below and edit as you see fit for your discussion purposes. Registration details can be found here.
Dear [Approver’s Name],
I am requesting approval to attend the FMI Asset Protection and Grocery Resilience Conference, April 12–15, 2027, in Dallas, Texas. This is the leading food industry event for asset protection, loss prevention, risk management, and crisis preparedness.
Attending will let me bring back actionable strategies in three areas directly relevant to our team:.
Key Benefits of Attending:
- Education: Expert-led sessions on cybersecurity, risk reduction, and emerging asset protection trends, which I can apply immediately to strengthen our program.
- Networking: Structured B2B meetings and peer discussions with industry leaders, letting us benchmark our practices and build a network of trusted contacts.
- Professional development: Sessions designed to build the skills our team needs to lead in this space.
Estimated cost: $__________ (registration) + $__________ (travel).
[OPTIONAL: I'd also like approval to bring _____ [team members]. Their participation would accelerate their development and deepen [Department/Team]'s collaboration on our shared safety and security goals.]
I'll share a full recap of key takeaways and recommendations with the team upon my return.
Thank you for considering this request.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
