Conference Approval Benchmark 2026 - Methodology

This benchmark is a directional planning dataset designed for conference approval workflows.
It is intended for budget planning and messaging calibration, not financial reporting.

Fields:
- Median_Approval_Rate_Pct: Percentage of requests approved by role segment.
- Median_Total_Budget_USD: Typical all-in budget estimate per approved request.
- Median_Reported_ROI_Multiple: Reported value multiple relative to spend.
- Median_Days_to_Approval: Typical decision speed from request to approval.

How to use:
1. Compare your planned request to role baseline.
2. Adjust budget framing and ROI assumptions before requesting approval.
3. Reference benchmark deltas in your manager justification email.

Version: 2026-03-07