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Erica Farmer

One of the UK’s leading voices in AI combined with 25 years of experience across Learning and Development practices, positions Erica Farmer as a uniquely qualified dual-topic speaker. 

In Person

£6000 - £7500

Price based on UK delivery

Virtual Event

£5000 - £6000

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Business Equity Diversity & Inclusion Event Hosts & Facilitators Future AI Innovation & Tech High Performance Leadership Personal Development Women in Business

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AI Artificial Intelligence Business Employee Engagement Entrepreneurship Equity Diversity & Inclusion Future Of Work Future Trends High Performance HR Innovation Leadership Personal Development Talent Development Technology Women in Business

Erica has over 25 years of learning and development and apprenticeships experience with some of the UK’s best-known brands such as LV=, British Gas, Specsavers and Virgin Care.

Erica’s area of specialism is AI and future skills. Erica speaks about this in her TEDx talk, ‘Reforming Education through the Digital First Mindset’ which was one of the small number selected to showcase on the TED.com website, and in her popular courses as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor. She is now working on her second TEDx talk which will film in January 2027.

She is passionate about driving human collaborations with tech. Examples are the ‘AI for the Average Joe’ podcast show, making the complex, simple, alongside her innovative keynotes and workshops, focusing on Finding Your AI Dividend™, Activating Leadership in AI and practical uses of AI for all.

Erica is also an advisory member of the AI in Work & Skills Forum, a seasoned presenter who was shortlisted as Best AI Speaker in the 2025 and 2026 Speaker Awards. She is also an AI Strategist for a leading European learning and teaching assessment organisation.

This year Erica authored her first book, ‘AI for People Professionals’ which is available through Kogan Page. She has also been selected as a ‘HR Top Mind’ by HR World, as well as shortlisted in the famous ‘HR Magazines Most Influential 2026’.

“Like most businesses, we are at the start of our journey with AI and keen to develop our understanding of the potential impact and opportunities AI presents to L & OD across all areas of our day-to-day roles. Erica delivered a keynote speech in the morning and a hands-on interactive session in the afternoon playing with ChatGPT and she went down a storm with the team. Thoroughly recommend this session to any organisation at the start of their AI journey.”
“I met Erica when she was speaking at an event and knew I had to book her for my organisation. I was impressed by her warmth and down to earth approach.”
“I booked Erica for a keynote speech and workshop on AI as part of an emerging leadership programme. The content was practical and engaging, her style upbeat and amusing.”
“I would highly recommend Erica if you’re looking to engage staff in AI and other related skills in your organisation.”

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