From Oil Capital to AI Capital? The Future of Business in Aberdeen

A City of Resilience

Aberdeen is no stranger to change. From fishing and granite to paper and oil, this city has reinvented itself time and time again. We are a city of innovators, engineers, and grafters.

Now, we stand on the brink of another shift. The digital revolution.

While the headlines focus on the energy transition, there's a quieter revolution happening on our high streets and in our industrial estates. Local SMEs are waking up to the power of AI.

Why Aberdeen is Perfectly Placed

We have a unique advantage here. We have a highly skilled workforce and a culture of problem-solving. But we also have challenges—geography, connectivity, and the rising cost of doing business.

AI is the great equalizer.

It allows a one-person consultancy in Rosemount to compete with a London agency. It allows a family-run manufacturer in Dyce to streamline their logistics like Amazon.

Building a Community of Learners

We started AIberdeen because we didn't want local businesses to get left behind. We saw a gap between the "tech bros" in Silicon Valley and the real, hardworking business owners of the North East.

We want to bridge that gap.

We envision an Aberdeen where:

• Small businesses are profitable and sustainable.
• Business owners have a healthy work-life balance.
• Innovation is accessible to everyone, not just the big players.

Join the Movement

We are building a community of forward-thinkers. Whether you're totally terrified of AI or already tinkering with it, you have a place here.

Come along to our next meetup. Let's learn, share, and grow together. Let's make Aberdeen the smartest city in Scotland.

Join the community today: Facebook Group