Subject: Justification to Attend TMA’s OPSTech Program – October 8-12, 2023
Please use all or part of this justification text to request approval to attend The Monitoring Association’s (TMA) OPSTech program, scheduled to take place from October 8-12, 2023, in Lafayette, LA. This premier event for monitoring professionals offers an exceptional opportunity to gain insights, exchange knowledge, and stay at the forefront of industry trends and advancements. The event includes a tour of Acadian Monitoring Services. Attending this program will contribute significantly to our company’s growth and success.
The OPSTech program agenda is made up of two days of operations topics, and an additional two days of technology topics that include video monitoring. Curated by TMA’s Education, Technology, and Surveillance and Video Verification committees, the program is designed to address the pressing challenges and emerging trends in the monitoring center industry. The sessions cover a wide range of topics that are highly relevant to our operations, including technology advancements, operational strategies, workforce management, risk mitigation, and more. The session titles demonstrate the program’s focus on key areas that are essential for our continuous improvement and success:
- Empowering Operators for the Future: Building Dynamic Responsibility, Career Development, and Team Engagement (Workshop)
- Managing Liability Risks in Alarm and Monitoring Centers: Forensic Case Studies and Proactive Risk Management (Speaker: Jeffrey Zwirn)
- Strategic Approaches to Recruiting, Hiring, and Employee Retention in the Professional Monitoring Industry (Panel)
- Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT in Monitoring Center Operations: Understanding, Utilization, Protection, and Implications (Panel)
- The Tech Advantage: Empowering Monitoring Center Success through Preparation (Panel)
- Retention Revolution: Winning the Battle Against Attrition (Panel)
- Overcoming Barriers to Implementing a Video Monitoring Service: Operations, Technology, and Strategic Decision-Making (Workshop)
- Navigating Future-Ready Video Monitoring Technology and Partnerships
- Navigating the Sales and Deployment Process in Video Monitoring: Creating Extreme Customer Value (Workshop)
- Cybersecurity Spotlight: Red Team/Blue Team Workshop (Workshop)
- Harnessing the Power of AI and Predictive Learning: Applications in the Monitoring Center and Technology Implications (Panel)
- Exploring New Technologies to Improve Efficiency and Enhance Standards Compliance (Panel)
- Exploring the Latest Advances in Monitoring Center Technology and Work-from-Home Solutions for Operators (Panel)
By attending OPSTech, I will have the opportunity to participate in interactive workshops, engage in panel discussions, and learn from industry experts who are at the forefront of their respective fields. The knowledge and insights gained during this program will enable me to enhance my skills, explore innovative approaches, and identify strategies to optimize our monitoring center operations. Additionally, I will have the chance to connect and network with colleagues, exchanging best practices, and building valuable relationships.
The Roundtable discussions at this event are an example of the open exchange of challenges and best practices, allowing attendees to openly discuss and share their experiences in a solutions-based environment. By participating in these discussions, I will be able to learn from others’ experiences, and gain insights into successful strategies implemented by industry peers.
The investment in attending OPSTech is well-justified. The in-person registration fee covers access to all sessions, workshops, networking events, breakfast, and lunch. The hotel room fee is $134 per night. Registration options include full, partial (Ops or Tech Only), or hybrid participation ranging from $250 to $825.
I kindly request your support in approving my attendance at TMA’s OPSTech program. I am confident that the information and skills acquired at this program will result in tangible benefits and positive outcomes for our team and our customers. Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to your favorable response. Should you require any additional information or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or visit: http://tma.us/events/2023-opstech/