
Sheena Fowler
CEO
OUR GOAL
UNITE. INNOVATE. ILLUMINATE.
Our goal is to unite the community, accelerate innovation, and illuminate the story of Central Florida as the next great American center for technology and creativity.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Join the movement accelerating Central Florida’s innovation economy. As a sponsor, your investment helps build the infrastructure, community, and narrative that will make Orlando an undeniable force in technology and creativity.
ORLANDO BY THE NUMBERS
expected to increase
by 27% by 2030
a Business
Fastest-growing
Tech Hubs
Program in the World,
FIEA (UCF)
Latest News
GET THE LATEST ON CENTRAL FLORIDA'S TECH SCENE
Stay informed and engaged with our handpicked selection of featured news articles. Explore the latest insights, trends, and breakthroughs that shape our landscape, and dive deeper into the stories that matter most to you.
OUR SPONSORS
LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS ACTIVATING LEADERS
Through the strength of partnerships and the guidance of tech leadership, we are profoundly grateful for the sponsorship that propels our mission to cultivate a flourishing tech scene in our city. As we stride forward, we warmly welcome the support of new sponsors to join us in this transformative journey
UPCOMING EVENTS
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS CONNECTING COMMUNITY
Join leaders, builders, and innovators shaping Central Florida’s technology future. Connect, learn, and contribute to the momentum driving our region forward. Be part of the movement.
Events
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Demo Day Pitch Event
Tech Hub Orlando 36 West Pine Street, Orlando, FL, United StatesGet ready to experience some incredible pitches and bold new ideas at our Demo Day Pitch Event—you won’t want to miss it!Demo Day Pitch EventJoin us at StarterStudio on Tuesday, […]
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Python Dinner
The Orlando Python User Group Come join fellow Pythonistas for good food and good discussion. Rather than having a set location, drop a suggestion in the comments. A location will […]
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1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup
1 Million Cups - Orlando If you love and support entrepreneurship and small business, there's no better place to be on Wednesday mornings! We meet every week to support and […]
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Coffee & WordPress at Foxtail Coffee – Howell Branch
WordPress Orlando This meetup is come and go as you please. There is no set agenda. We will have both WordPress & WooCommerce experts on-hand to help answer questions. * […]
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PM Brew UX Meetup
DOUX — Downtown Orlando UX Meetup Brew UX is a social, in-person gathering for anyone in the Orlando area interested in learning about or discussing User Experience Design. Connect with […]
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Latinos in Tech – Orlando Meetup @ A La Cart (609 Irvington Avenue)
À La Cart - Milk 609 Irvington Avenue, Orlando, FL, United StatesAre you tired of Zoom meetings? Are you new to Orlando and want to make new friends? Then this meetup might be just for youJoin fellow Technology and Engineering professionals […]
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Spark STEM Fest
Spark STEM Fest https://my.osc.org/overview/spark Ready to ignite your curiosity? Join us on Feb 14-16 for Spark STEM Fest at the Orlando Science Center – a celebration of technology, innovation, […]
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Science Night Live
Science Night Live https://my.osc.org/71355 Science Night Live at Orlando Science Center is your chance to spark your curiosity through our fun exhibits and programs...with some adult beverages, of course! Designed […]
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OrlandoPreneur Monthly Startup Happy Hour!
OrlandoPreneur™ Startup Happy Hour: Connect, Learn & Grow! If you consider yourself a member of Orlando’s thriving startup/**entrepreneurial community** (or want to join it), this event is for YOU! Meet […]
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The All-Florida IxDF Virtual Meetup: Redefining Digital Accessibility
Accessibility isn't just a checklist; it’s a human experience. Join IxDF Orlando, Tampa, South Florida, and Jacksonville on February 16th for a massive cross-chapter event featuring a true leader in […]
FEATURED NEWS
ORLANDO TECHNOLOGY
Stay informed and engaged with our handpicked selection of featured news articles. Explore the latest insights, trends, and breakthroughs that shape our landscape, and dive deeper into the stories that matter most to you.

SimSpace just moved to Orlando. Miami still raised 9x more capital. Feb 20 is the plan.
This week Central Florida stacked another cyber HQ, energy hub expansion, and quantum fab growth on top of our simulation-native infrastructure. The wins are real, but so is the 9x capital gap to Miami. We need execution, not just announcements.

WE DON’T FUND VAPORWARE. WE DEPLOY ON TUESDAY.
Central Florida operates an integrated platform, not a “startup scene.” University research feeds sensor hardware. Defense simulation trains space missions and theme parks using the same skillset. Enterprise AI deploys across consulting, healthcare, and government. Talent compounds across applications instead of fragmenting across geographies.

We don’t chase Unicorns. We launch Starships.
The Central Florida secret sauce. We don’t just “exit” companies; we integrate them. We’re an ecosystem where talent compounds across applications instead of fragmenting across geographies.

The Signal: Rockets, Raises, and the “B” Word (Billions)
We often talk about wanting to be a “Tier 1” tech hub. Well, Tier 1 hubs don’t just launch rockets; they launch sustainable businesses. This week, we saw that duality perfectly executed.

CENTRAL FLORIDA’S MODELING & SIMULATION CAPABILITIES ARE NOW THE OPERATING SYSTEM FOR A COMPLETE INNOVATION ECONOMY
For more than 60 years, Central Florida has built the technologies others took credit for. That era is ending. Today, the companies, capital, and narrative authority are converging where the operational advantage has always been.

2025: THE YEAR ORLANDO’S TECH STACK WENT VISIBLE
In 2025, Central Florida finally stopped politely waiting to be discovered and just kept launching rockets, training soldiers, detecting cancer, and building billion-dollar companies, whether anyone was paying attention or not.

Stop Looking for Headquarters. Start Looking at Infrastructure.
Orlando’s advantage is not sector dominance. It is capability convergence.
When physics-based simulation, real-time platforms, human performance systems, and adaptive AI are reused across industries, talent becomes elastic and systems scale faster.

THE INFRASTRUCTURE IS OPERATIONAL. NOW, PROVE THE UNIT ECONOMICS.
The signal is strong. We’re a national leader in tech job creation. We have AI mobility, simulation COTS, and Space Coast infrastructure. We have everything we need to jump from 29th to the top 15 nationally.

$28M in contracts. 76 Starship launches. Forbes honors Knights. Your week in Central Florida tech.
Defense contracts feed fintech hiring → fintech secures cyber protection → cyber enables semiconductor fabs → semis power biotech sensors → biotech pilots in smart cities → smart cities attract VC capital → capital launches from Space Coast.

1,200 Jobs, $25M Film Incentives, and Why This Week Matters
Central Florida’s innovation economy didn’t just grow this week, it flexed. This week’s news tells a story bigger than any single company, sector, or press release.
IMPACTFUL TESTIMONIALS
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP CREATION
A visionary partnership between the City of Orlando and the Orlando Economic Partnership, dedicated to fueling the growth and prosperity of our local technology and innovation sector.
BREAKTHROUGH ORLANDO
CATALYZING INNOVATION ELEVATING OUR CITY
We are collaborating with Community Leaders to implement the Top 10 Strategies for elevating our city to Top Tier Status within 5 years.




