I recently was selected to go to a pretty awesome conference out of town to represent my company.  I was one of only 3 people selected and I did not expect it to happen.
Hi.  So I recently found out I was selected to go to a cool work conference out of town.  Only 2 other people in the whole company was invited to go on the work trip!
user
That sounds like a good opportunity for you!
assistant
It really is.  I was very honored when I found out about it!
user
That is great.  It will probably be good to get out of town for a bit too.
assistant
Yes, we will have fun both at the conference and on the town
user