Speaking & Events

 

I deliver keynote addresses and participate in panels on government innovation, product leadership, organizational change, and building technology that serves the public interest.

I'm available for keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and workshops at conferences, universities, government agencies, nonprofits, and corporate events.

Contact me for availability.

 
Merici Vinton on mainstage at the code for america summit in may 2025

Code for America
Mainstage presentation that highlights the key components that made Direct File successful, as well as a call to action that we can all have a role to play in higher standards for people - From Direct File to future: We can build a government that people actually love

President’s Management Council
A fun walk through of some of the key moments and decisions we made - good and bad - that helped make Direct File successful -Driving Results for All

Making Tax Filing Free and Easy
Announcing that Direct File was going to become a permanent service offered by the IRS at Code for America Summit

Government, Organizations, and Change

It’s the Little Things
TedX Birmingham; I love seeing organizations change, evolve, and how we can organize for that

How Open Data Is Changing the Banking Industry
from O’Reilly Ignite; fuller talk presented at O’Reilly Strata

Commission for Smarter Government
- Panel chair

The role of Government and Institutions in a COVID and post-COVID world


The Future is Community-Driven

Let’s Get Together - Not All Communities Are Created Equal
Station F (Paris), F is for Femme