Keynote speaker · 1ne Talent
AI strategist. Learning expert. Future of work specialist
One of the UK's leading voices on AI, future skills and human potential. Erica makes AI practical, accessible and human, helping teams find their own AI Dividend™.
Erica has worked with
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Biography
Erica Farmer is one of the UK's 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 country's 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, 'Reforming Education Through a Digital-First Mindset', 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 "AI Dividend™", 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 serves as an advisor to the AI in Work and Skills forum and is an AI Strategist for one of Europe's leading learning, teaching and assessment organisations. In 2026, she was recognised as an HR Top Mind by HR World and shortlisted in HR Magazine's Most Influential list, further highlighting her impact across the worlds of people, learning and technology.
A seasoned presenter and award-shortlisted speaker, Erica 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, 'AI for People Professionals.'
Whether she's 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 isn't replacing people, it's creating new opportunities for those prepared to embrace it.
Keynotes
A human-first keynote that treats people as humans navigating change, not just AI users. Erica helps audiences find their own AI Dividend™, the personal value AI can create through more time, headspace, confidence and wellbeing, building the trust and engagement that make adoption stick.
AI is speeding up output, but most organisations haven't changed how work flows around it, so pressure builds on managers and value gets lost. Erica shows leaders how to rethink workflows, decisions and accountability to turn more output into better results.
If confidence with AI develops unevenly, existing visibility and progression gaps can widen. This keynote equips women to use AI to amplify their strengths, voice and impact, supporting wider goals around leadership, inclusion and future-ready talent.
Most AI initiatives stall because they focus on the technology, not the people expected to use it. Erica shows how to close the gap between strategy and real adoption by putting trust, communication and behaviour change at the centre.
A balanced, human-centred look at AI as more than a productivity tool. Erica shows how AI can reduce friction, create structure and free up mental energy, supporting focus, resilience and wellbeing rather than simply driving more output.
People won't use AI meaningfully if they fear getting it wrong or being judged. This keynote gives leaders practical ways to build the trust, clarity and role modelling that let teams experiment, learn in public and make adoption last.
Books
Understand How to Use Artificial Intelligence in Your HR Role
A practical guide for HR, L&D, talent and people leaders on using AI across recruitment, talent, reward, learning, coaching and HR operations, while keeping the human side of the role.
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Client feedback
"She stood out in the market as an engaging people first expert AI speaker, and that was exactly what we got."
Marketing Manager, Hitachi Energy Europe
"Erica Farmer didn't just speak about the future of HR on PowerToHR 4 – she brought it into the room."
CEO, PowerToHR Global Summit
Ideal for
Explore: AI and future of work speakers High-performance speakers
Questions
Erica's talks include Identify Your AI Dividend: Future-Proofing People, Not Just Performance, The AI Fire Hydrant: What Organisations Must Do Next to Stop the Pressure Building and Empowering Women to Lead with AI: Ensuring Women Shape the AI Future, Not Just Work Inside It. Every talk is tailored to your audience on a briefing call before the event.
AI adoption programmes and HR and L&D conferences; leadership offsites and management conferences. Tell us about your audience and we will confirm the best fit.
Send your event brief to 1ne Talent Agency with your date, location, audience and budget. Dom replies within one working day to confirm Erica's availability and fee, then manages contracts, briefing calls and travel.
Availability & fees
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