CPD 360°: Empowering SMEs for the future

Full-day conference in Dundee: AI, growth, resilience and investment for ambitious businesses. Join CIMA Scotland in Dundee for a practical, insight-rich conference designed specifically for SME leaders, finance professionals, business owners and decision-makers looking to strengthen their organisations and prepare for the future. Across a full day of learning, you'll hear from leading practitioners and subject matter experts who will share actionable strategies to help your business embrace innovation, manage risk, access funding and stand out in an increasingly competitive marketplace. From harnessing AI and strengthening cyber resilience to securing investment and building a distinctive brand, the programme has been carefully designed to address some of the most pressing priorities facing SMEs today. Theme 1 | Future-proofing SMEs: Harnessing AI Learn how to assess AI opportunities, build a practical implementation roadmap, manage organisational change, and unlock business value from AI, even with limited resources. Theme 2 | The SME cyber security journey Discover the essential steps to strengthen your organisation's cyber resilience, prioritise investments, and create a clear, achievable cyber security roadmap. Theme 3 | Becoming investment ready Understand what investors, lenders and funding bodies look for, and how to position your business for sustainable growth and successful access to finance. Theme 4 | Standing out in an AI-driven world Explore how to build a distinctive brand, maintain authenticity, and use AI strategically while preserving the human insight, creativity and trust that set your business apart. Ticket options • 'Super Early Bird' rate: Available until 30 November 2026. Book early and enjoy our lowest available ticket price. • 'Early Bird' rate: Available from 1 December to 31 December 2026, offering a discounted rate ahead of general release pricing. • Standard rate: Applies from 1 January 2027. • 'Group of 5' rate: Designed for teams wishing to attend together. Available to CIMA members, students and non-members, making it easy to bring colleagues and maximise the value of the day through shared learning. Supporting partners We are grateful to CJM Lumina and Scottish Growth Labs for their support of this conference. Both organisations share our commitment to supporting business success, professional development and sustainable growth across Scotland. CJM Lumina At CJM Lumina, we're expanding our focus to encompass not only financial services but also a broader range of business consultancy support. Scottish Growth Labs Our mission is to unlock potential, back ambition and create second chances, helping people and businesses grow stronger, build confidence, create jobs and shape thriving communities across Scotland. Easy to reach. Worth the journey. Located in the heart of Dundee, our conference venue is just a short walk from both Dundee Railway Station and Dundee Bus Station, making attendance straightforward whether you're travelling from Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow or anywhere else across Scotland. With direct rail connections, regular coach services and convenient road access, Dundee is one of Scotland's most accessible business destinations. If you're travelling by car, there are several car parks located nearby, such as Shore Terrace Car Park (2min walk to venue), Yeaman Shore Car Park (3min walk to venue) & the Overgate Centre Car Park (8min walk to venue). Join us If you're looking to harness AI, strengthen business resilience, access new funding opportunities and position your organisation for long-term success, this is a conference you won't want to miss.