Centre for SME & Enterprise Development Business Twilight Networking Event

Centre for SME & Enterprise Development Business Twilight Networking Event

AI for SMEs: Boosting Business Efficiency and Reducing Costs

By Centre for SME & Enterprise Development

Date and time

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:00 - 18:30 GMT+1

Location

Media Factory, UCLan

UCLan Preston Preston PR1 2HE United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes

AI for SMEs: Boosting Business Efficiency and Reducing Costs

We are delighted to invite you to join us at our latest networking event. We'll be joined by our very own Dr Zemin Chen whose aim is to empower small and medium-sized enterprises with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilise AI technologies. You will discover how to implement AI tools that streamline operations, reduce costs, and drive business growth.

Key highlights:

  • Practical Application: Learn how to integrate AI tools directly into your business processes for immediate results.
  • Cost Reduction: Discover AI solutions designed to cut operational costs and optimise resource allocation.
  • Business Growth: Explore ways to leverage AI for market analysis, customer engagement, and competitive advantage.
  • Expert Guidance: Gain insights from AI professionals with real-world experience in deploying AI in various industries.

And as always, at our events, you'll hear about the latest business support available from the University and you'll have an opportunity to shout out about your business in a 60 second pitch!

Join the Centre for SME & Enterprise Development, membership is free!

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About Dr Zemin Chen

Zemin is a Senior Lecturer at the University with 10+ years of experience in business and management. She is passionate about helping businesses apply AI tools for real world results. Zemin has supported 100+ SMEs through the 'Tech Innovators' Programme.

Organised by

The Centre for SME and Enterprise Development at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) responds to the needs of the SME community to stimulate enterprise, innovation and business growth. We work together with you and your business for a more productive and innovative SME Sector in Lancashire. Find out more and join the membership at uclan.ac.uk/sme