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Erica Farmer

Erica Farmer has over 25 years of learning and development, and AI 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’, and in her courses as a LinkedIn Learning Instructor.

 

Erica is passionate about driving human collaborations with tech. She shows this in her podcast AI For the Average Joe, making the complex simple, as well as in her innovative keynotes and workshops.

 

For more details on how L&D apprenticeships and digital training speaker Erica Farmer can add value to your event, contact us on 0044 (0)1753 439289

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Erica Farmer has over two decades of experience working in training, development and apprenticeships. Before co-founding Quantum Rise Development Group, she worked for Specsavers, Virgin Care and Centrica.

She has been a governor for a number of apprenticeship providers and a LinkedIn Learning Instructor. Erica has headed up two grade 1 outstanding employer apprenticeship providers, as well as chairing the Customer Service trailblazer.

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

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Erica Farmer | Author

Erica’s book, AI for People Professionals: Understand How to Use Artificial Intelligence in Your HR Role, was released in May 2026.

AI for People Professionals is a practical guide for mid-level HR professionals that explains how artificial intelligence works and how it can add value to HR. The book explores how AI can save time, streamline processes, enhance recruitment, talent management, and learning and development, while boosting productivity, creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. It also addresses ethical AI use and data protection, offering clear, jargon-free guidance for HR professionals looking to implement AI responsibly and effectively.

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Erica Farmer | Speaker

Whether delivering a keynote, an interactive workshop, or a keynote-plus-breakout experience, Erica translates complex AI concepts into practical, relatable insights that resonate with operational teams, leaders and people functions alike.

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.

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Erica Farmer | Speaking Topics

  • AI for the Average Joe
  • AI Prompts
  • AI Wellness
  • Women in AI
  • Learning and Development
  • Leadership
  • Change Management
  • Future Proofing People
  • Identify Your AI Dividend
  • Driving a People-First AI Implementation
  • AI as Your Wellness Ally
  • Activating Leadership
  • Psychological Safety

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Why Book Erica Farmer?

From winning hearts and minds with her AI for the Average Joe interactive keynote address to inspiring audiences with her forward-thinking, Erica’s style is a brilliant balance between fun, provocative and professional.

She is refreshing, straight talking and walks the walk from heading up many large learning and development functions, and leading large digital transformation.

Erica is often invited back to events and client locations to speak over and over again!

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Speaking Topics

Erica Farmer, a visionary speaker, guides you through navigating disruption with adaptability and innovation for success.
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  • Creativity, Change & Innovation
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  • Futurist
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Testimonials

I was really pleased with the amount of sharing they warmed to and how their examples were all quite personal but allowed the conversation to get them thinking about AI not just as task but as research, thinking time, coaching and practising.
Head of Transformation, NatWest

We asked Erica to keynote at our annual European sales and marketing conference in Cologne, Germany, as she stood out in the market as an engaging people first expert AI speaker, and that was exactly what we got. The session was very dynamic and interactive, keeping the audience fully involved throughout which landed exceptionally well. We’ve received only positive feedback, and the overall impression is excellent.
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. With powerful insights, bold energy, and a clear understanding of where people leadership is heading.
CEO, PowerToHR Global Summit

Like most businesses, we are at the start of our Journey with AI and are 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 Farmer 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.
Paul Holland, Head of Learning, Biffa

Quantum Rise has led the way in engagement in generative artificial intelligence and future skills for some time now and excels at bringing excitement and inspiration to this area, particularly through the lens of hearts and minds. Erica brings this to life and is a very easy-listening professional speaker, with an added fizz of energy and enthusiasm for creative disruption.
Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee, Chief Exec, University Vocational Awards Council

I met Erica at a LinkedIn event and knew I had to book her for my organisation. I was impressed by her warmth and down to earth approach. I booked her 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.
Alexandra Lloyd, Global Head of Learning and Development, Ion Group

Erica has spoken a few times at The Apprenticeships England Conferences. Erica is Informative, thought provoking and her ability to engage with the audience is second to none. Erica’s presentations captures the audience attention from the go. I would recommend Erica for any speaking opportunities that might arise.
Lindsay McCurdy, Chief Exec, The Apprenticeship Group and Conference 

Refreshing talks the talk and walks the walk, inspirational, has high impact and best session of the week are all phrases used to describe the speaking event delivered by Erica to our organisation. The content and delivery style were very well received. Erica’s presenting techniques are already being adopted as we move forward in developing our material and increasing engagement with our audiences.
Emma Mitchell, Development Manager, League Football Education England

Erica presented on remote working and online engagement to myself and a number of colleagues. We were all blown away by how captivating it was, and it really opened our minds up to so many techniques that have significantly improved the quality of our own delivery.  It has been an absolute game-changer for us. You’ve not experienced the impact and opportunity of digital learning until you attend one of her talks.
Lesley Rimmington, Quality Director, Realise Employment and Training

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