AI@Biz: AI Disruption in Professional Services

AI Disruption in Professional Services
Hosted by UK Management College (UKMC)
Organised in collaboration with the AI@Biz event series at Manchester Met Business School

Date: 14 May 9:30 AM-1:30 PM

AI’st ransformative potential for productivity, professional standards, and strategic decision-making is reshaping the professional services sector. From automated financial advisory and generative marketing to AI-augmented consulting and fintech ecosystems, AI is becoming a structural force transforming organizational practice across accountancy, finance, and digital services.

As part of the AI@Biz event series, UK Management College (UKMC), in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University Business School, University of Exeter Business School, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, and GM Business Growth Company, brings together industry leaders and researchers. This half-day event explores how AI disruption can be practically managed, responsibly deployed, and effectively scaled, with a strong focus on the evolving Greater Manchester professional landscape.

This event is designed to inform, inspire, and support professionals, SMEs, large firms, and researchers. It will showcase how AI is being used to address sector-specific challenges such as skill shortages, shifting professional identities, and the transition toward AI-augmented work environments.

By convening diverse voices from industry and academia, this event aims to strengthen the regional AI ecosystem, supporting smarter operations and more resilient businesses, while keeping professional judgment and human accountability at the centre of innovation.

What you’ll learn

• Sector-Specific AI Impact: How AI is transforming accountancy, financial advisory, and fintech through automation and analytics-led insights.
• Generative AI in Practice: How marketing and content creation are evolving through generative AI and new client engagement models.
• Navigating Organizational Tension: Practical strategies for balancing productivity gains with ethical governance and professional norms.
• The Future of Skills: How to build hybrid capabilities that integrate technical AI fluency with critical leadership and strategic judgment.
• Research & Collaboration: Opportunities for academic–industry partnerships to shape future frameworks for responsible innovation.

Who should attend

• Finance & Accountancy Professionals: Partners, advisors, and compliance leads.
• Marketing & Digital Strategists: Creative leads and communication managers.
• Fintech & Tech Entrepreneurs: Founders and digital transformation lead.
• Consultants & Business Leaders: Management consultants and operations directors.
• Educators & Researchers: Those shaping the next generation of professional standards.

Why attend

• Hear Real-World Case Studies: Gain insights from practitioner-led keynotes and applied industry perspectives.
• Understand Structural Change: Go beyond "technical implementation" to discuss the realities of organizational transformation.
• Network with Leaders: Connect with regional professional services and AI innovation stakeholders.
• Shape the Future: Contribute to a shared research and innovation pathway for the sector.

The event includes expert talks, a strategic panel discussion, and networking.

Join us to explore how we can jointly shape a smarter, more responsible, and human-centred future for the professional services sector.

Please send your inquiries to the event organisers Dr Nader Virk ([email protected]), Emma Holt ([email protected]), Professor Hesham Magd ([email protected]), or Dr Narmin Nahidi ([email protected]).

Note: Your registration details will be shared only between the organizing teams at UK Management College, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the University of Exeter, solely for event administration, health and safety procedures, and post-event feedback. Your data will not be used for marketing purposes or shared with third parties.

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Host or Publisher Manchester Metropolitan University