Erica Farmer
Transform workplace AI adoption with Erica Farmer, human-AI collaboration expert and tech-fluency keynote speaker. Erica helps organisations identify their "AI dividend" through practical implementation strategies that balance technological efficiency with human creativity. Founder of EricaFarmer.ai and author of AI for People Professionals.
London, United Kingdom
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Erica is the Founder of EricaFarmer.ai, created to support clients in adopting AI through impactful speaking and practical training. She is also the Co-Founder of Quantum Rise Talent Group and brings over 25 years of learning and development experience from her corporate career with major UK brands including LV=, Virgin, and British Gas. Erica is the author of AI for People Professionals, and hosts the popular AI for the Average Joe podcast. She also serves as an advisory member of the AI in Work & Skills Forum, translating complex AI concepts into accessible strategies.
Erica specialises in identifying what she calls the "AI dividend" - helping businesses and individuals discover practical, immediate applications of AI technology that enhance productivity without sacrificing human creativity. Her approach combines technical knowledge with commercial awareness, enabling organisations to implement AI solutions that address real business challenges while upskilling their workforce.
Audiences leave Erica's presentations with clear frameworks for integrating AI into existing workflows, confidence to experiment with AI tools relevant to their industry, and practical methods to balance technological efficiency with human judgment and creativity.
Book Erica to transform your team's relationship with AI from uncertainty to practical mastery that delivers measurable results.
Topics, Sessions And Talks
Erica Farmer delivers an interactive and energetic session on winning the hearts and minds of teams for successful Gen AI adoption. She emphasises the importance of engaging employees and explores the future skills necessary for a harmonious human-robot relationship. Attendees will be challenged to rethink their approach to this revolutionary technology. By the end of the session, participants will learn how to engage their organisation with AI, develop essential skills, and create actionable next steps for success.
Erica Farmer addresses the gap between rapid AI advancements and people's confidence in using it effectively. She highlights the importance of engaging individuals as people rather than mere tech users. With 25 years of experience, Erica introduces the AI Dividend™ Approach, which focuses on building confidence and capability in AI use through helping teams discover the tangible benefits AI can bring to their roles, wellbeing, and effectiveness. Attendees will learn to identify their own AI Dividend, gain practical use cases, and develop a shared language for responsible AI adoption, ultimately fostering a more resilient and engaged workforce.
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