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Erica Farmer is one of the UKтАЩs leading voices on AI, future skills and human potential. With more than 25 years of experience across learning, development and apprenticeships, she has helped some of the countryтАЩs most recognisable organisations, including LV=, British Gas, Specsavers, Virgin Care and many more prepare their people for the future of work.
A TEDx speaker, LinkedIn Learning instructor and AI strategist, Erica is on a mission to make AI accessible, practical and deeply human. Her TEDx talk, тАШReforming Education Through a Digital-First MindsetтАЩ, was selected as one of a small number of talks to be featured on TED.com, cementing her reputation as a trusted expert helping organisations navigate technological change with confidence.
Known for turning complex concepts into practical action, Erica helps leaders and teams understand not only how AI works, but why it matters to them. Through her innovative keynotes and workshops, she empowers audiences to identify their own тАЬAI DividendтДвтАЭ, unlocking more time, confidence, creativity and wellbeing through a people-first approach to technology adoption.
Alongside hosting the popular AI for the Average Joe podcast, Erica Farmer serves as an advisor to the AI in Work and Skills forum and is an AI Strategist for one of EuropeтАЩs leading learning, teaching and assessment organisations. In 2026, she was recognised as an HR Top Mind by HR World and shortlisted in HR MagazineтАЩs Most Influential list, further highlighting her impact across the worlds of people, learning and technology.
A seasoned presenter and award-shortlisted speaker, Erica Farmer was shortlisted at the Speaker Awards in 2025 and highly commended at the same awards in 2026. This year, she added author to her growing list of achievements with the release of her first book, тАШAI for HR Professionals.тАЩ
Whether sheтАЩs helping organisations future-proof their workforce, build psychologically safe environments for AI adoption or empower women to lead in an AI-driven world, Erica brings a rare combination of strategic insight, commercial understanding and infectious enthusiasm.
Her keynotes leave audiences with one clear message: AI isnтАЩt replacing people, itтАЩs creating new opportunities for those prepared to embrace it.
