# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beyond the buzzwords: Practical AI strategies & everyday wins - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join this event to hear from Keith Copeland, Head of AI at Cooper Parry, who will help you navigate AI in accounting.About this EventJoin CIMA in Aberdeen for an insightful and highly practical evening designed to help finance professionals cut through the noise around AI and start applying it with confidence in their day-to-day roles.We’re delighted to welcome Keith Copeland, Head of AI at Cooper Parry, who will share real-world examples of how artificial intelligence is already transforming finance functions, helping professionals work smarter, reduce errors, and deliver greater strategic value.This is not a theoretical session. Keith will focus on practical, actionable use cases: from automating manual processes to using AI for compliance research and unlocking efficiencies across workflows.What to expect from the talkPractical ways to automate repetitive and time-consuming tasksInsight into real-life AI applications across finance teamsGuidance on implementing AI safely, including governance and building trustA clear roadmap to identify quick wins and low-cost tools you can start using immediatelyWho should attendManagement accountantsFinance managers and executivesCFOs and senior leadersAudit, tax and compliance professionalsAnyone working in finance who wants to stay ahead of the curve and harness AI in a practical wayWhat you're paying forAlongside valuable CPD learning, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the Aberdeen finance community.✅ Sweet & savoury buffet included✅ Drinks provided✅ Informal networking before and after the sessionAI is rapidly reshaping the finance profession - but knowing where to start can be the biggest challenge. This session will give you the clarity, confidence and practical tools to move from curiosity to capability - don't miss out!Agenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PMArrival, registration, refreshments (sweet & savoury buffet)🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PMTalk + Q&AHost: Keith CopelandInfo: Keith will discuss how AI can simplify and supercharge the daily work of finance professionals, shifting your focus from manual data crunching to strategic advisory. He will share practical, real-world use cases, including deploying AI as an instant knowledge expert for complex compliance documents, extracting unstructured data from POs/invoices, and automating financial workflows. Beyond the technology, he will provide actionable hints and tips for adopting AI within your teams. You will learn how to start small, ensure data governance, and build trust in AI outputs. Attendees will leave with a clear roadmap to identify quick wins, pilot tools, and immediately apply these insights to reduce errors and drive efficiency in their day-to-day roles.🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMNetworking, drinks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aberdeen/beyond-the-buzzwords-practical-ai-strategies-and-everyday-wins/100001992496403379 - **Event Categories**: artificial-intelligence, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: 210 Bistro - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 30, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Aberdeen - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: 210 Bistro - **lat**: 57.141975 - **long**: -2.091876 - **full address**: 210 Bistro, 210 Market Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Beyond the buzzwords: Practical AI strategies & everyday wins - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/420953c624234de92f80cdf6468b5f3d724034612481f6a58dd3144f70471c1f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc12121b-gmir.jpg?v=1782578791 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Beyond the buzzwords: Practical AI strategies & everyday wins being held? - **A:** Beyond the buzzwords: Practical AI strategies & everyday wins takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 210 Bistro, 210 Market Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Beyond the buzzwords: Practical AI strategies & everyday wins? - **A:** Beyond the buzzwords: Practical AI strategies & everyday wins is organized by AICPA & CIMA. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Beyond the buzzwords: Practical AI strategies & everyday wins", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/420953c624234de92f80cdf6468b5f3d724034612481f6a58dd3144f70471c1f-rimg-w1200-h600-dc12121b-gmir.jpg?v=1782578791", "startDate": "2026-09-24T18:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-09-24T20:30:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/aberdeen/beyond-the-buzzwords-practical-ai-strategies-and-everyday-wins/100001992496403379", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "210 Bistro", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "210 Market Street", "postalCode": "AB11 5PQ", "addressLocality": "Aberdeen", "addressRegion": "SC", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "57.141975", "longitude": "-2.091876" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join this event to hear from Keith Copeland, Head of AI at Cooper Parry, who will help you navigate AI in accounting.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-27", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-24T20:30:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-06-27", "lowPrice": "10.00", "highPrice": "30.00", "price": "10.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/aberdeen/beyond-the-buzzwords-practical-ai-strategies-and-everyday-wins/100001992496403379" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-27", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-06-27", "url": "https://allevents.in/aberdeen/beyond-the-buzzwords-practical-ai-strategies-and-everyday-wins/100001992496403379", "price": "10.00", "name": "CIMA Member" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-27", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-06-27", "url": "https://allevents.in/aberdeen/beyond-the-buzzwords-practical-ai-strategies-and-everyday-wins/100001992496403379", "price": "10.00", "name": "CIMA Student" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-06-27", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-06-27", "url": "https://allevents.in/aberdeen/beyond-the-buzzwords-practical-ai-strategies-and-everyday-wins/100001992496403379", "price": "30.00", "name": "Non-CIMA Guest" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "AICPA & CIMA", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/aicpa-and-cima/21681573" } ] } ] ```