CPD CONFERENCE: Harnessing AI for Finance Professionals

This one-day conference is designed for you as an accountant and finance professional seeking to understand and engage with Artificial Intelligence, including machine learning algorithms and Large Language Models.

It introduces key AI terminology and demonstrates practical, work-related applications.

There will also be sessions which consider the ethical and governance issues surrounding AI and advise you how to futureproof your career as a finance professional.

Major advantages of an in-person conferences on an important subject like AI, inlcude less distractions and increased engagement and collaboration; better access to the speakers and other delegates; clearer communication' opportunities for building new and valuable business relationships.

Why you'll be so glad you attended:

Session 1: AI – the most important conversation of our time

The conference begins by getting beyond potentially misleading media reports to explain exactly what AI is, how it works and how it is evolving.

Session 2: getting the most out of ChatGPT

This session arms delegates with a toolbox of valuable prompts that can be used to exploit Large Language Models such as ChatGPT.

Session 3: implementing AI – a conversation

Tom Ormsby, of Raiven AI, discusses practical ways to implement AI within your organisation.

Session 4: the ethics and governance of AI

With the AI Act increasing organisations’ obligations, this session explores many of the ethical and governance organisations will need to address around AI.

Session 5: futureproofing your career

Accountants and finance professionals are among those whose roles are most likely to be impacted by AI. This session highlights the skills that will be of most value in the future.

About David Culley

David has a passion for professional education and development!

For over 18 years he has enjoyed supporting accountants with their professional qualifications and continuing professional development by designing teaching programmes, authoring bespoke materials and providing interactive training face-to-face and online.

David’s technical expertise in financial management, business strategy and technology is founded on his fellowships of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Institute of Leadership. This expertise is enhanced by his career as a business leader and continues to be nourished by research into how these fields are evolving in the modern business environment.

David’s current research areas include big data, Artificial Intelligence and the future of the accountancy profession. He recently published a report into the impact of digital technology on accountants and finance professionals: People Will Be The Next Big Thing.

Book now and you'll benefit from an early bird discounted price of only £70.00* inc VAT.

Bring your team at a special price of five tickets for the price of four.

Non-members welcome.

Dress code casual.

Free car parking.

Host or Publisher AICPA & CIMA