CBAi, the specialist AI training and consultancy provider for essential industries, will present its range of practical AI courses at the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS 2026). Discover more at Stand RS-A184 from 16-17 September at Birmingham NEC. Founder and managing director, Ceris Burns, is also speaking at the show on ‘The Gap Nobody's Talking About: Practical AI Literacy for the Whole Business.’

Explore CBAi’s five scenario-focused AI programmes built for professionals in recycling, waste management, cleaning, and facilities management. From senior leader workshops to full AI implementation, the training helps make time-consuming tasks easier, from tenders and compliance documentation to reporting, planning and admin.

Take a short AI Readiness Scorecard at the stand to see where you are on your AI journey and get an actionable framework for your next steps. Entrants will also be entered into a prize draw to win a free place on one of CBAi’s scheduled cohort courses, or on the on-demand AI Marketing Roadmap.

Ceris Burns said: “AI isn’t just about robotics and smart systems. It can transform everyday tasks, from tenders to reporting. You don’t need a big budget or complex systems. Visit the CBAi stand and join my talk to discover practical ways to make AI work for your business.”

The five CBAi training programmes designed for today’s industry challenges are:

1. Practical AI for Senior Leaders: A hands-on day helping directors and leaders make confident decisions on AI spend, tools and policy, with industry-specific demos.
2. GenAI for Business: A one-day workshop for any business role, exploring how generative AI works and how to apply it safely and consistently across your business.
3. Copilot Essentials for Work: Six sessions covering all five Copilot features: Chat, Create, Apps, Agents and Notebooks. Apply Copilot for reports, KPIs, toolbox talks, and tenders.
4. AI Marketing Roadmap: A 10-module on-demand course covering AI foundations, tenders, content strategy, and AI discovery. Plus, ongoing support through monthly live Q&A sessions.
5. AI Strategy Accelerator: A six-week bespoke programme for businesses seeking company-wide AI implementation and tailored in-house training sessions.

Alongside the training programmes, CBAi provides AI consultancy and builds bespoke systems for individual businesses, from AI policy and governance to custom tools and workflows that fit the way each organisation already works. Every programme and project is built on real sector examples, not generic corporate case studies.

For more information, visit www.cbai.co.uk or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Hear Ceris speak on 16th September at 12 pm at the ESS Future Talent Hub sponsored by Grundon.

Get your free tickets for ESS Expo here.