ACCELERATING THE

ORLANDO REGION'S

INNOVATION ECONOMY

Building on a legacy of engineering breakthroughs to create the narrative, infrastructure, and community that make this region an undeniable force in innovation.

Sheena-Fowler
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

Tech Job Market
expected to increase
by 27% by 2030
# 1
*Dice.com, 2024
Big City to Start
a Business
# 1
*WalletHub, 2024
2024
Fastest-growing
Tech Hubs
# 3
*Dice.com
FIEA Game Design
Program in the World,
FIEA (UCF)
# 1
*Princeton Review, 2024
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.

  • Latinos in Tech – Orlando Meetup (May 15th)

    Pa'l Callejón 112 Broadway, Kissimmee, FL, United States

    Are you tired of Zoom meetings? Are you new to Orlando and want to make new friends? Then this meetup might be just for youThis week we are going Pa'l […]

  • Design in Context: Qreate Coffee

    Qreate Coffee Creative Village 591 Chatham Avenue, #120, Orlando, FL, United States

    Celebrate AAPI Month with AIGA Orlando at Design in Context: Qreate Coffee.Step into a space designed to inspire at our next Design in Context at Qreate Coffee’s newest location in […]

  • AI for Veteran Entrepreneurs

    National Entrepreneur Center 3201 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, United States

    Use AI beyond basic prompts to improve marketing, content, and operations with practical workflows, tools, and repeatable systems.Access to AI tools is expanding rapidly, but many business owners are only […]

  • 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 […]

  • Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – May Tampa Chapter Happy Hour

    BellaBrava Tampa 1015 Gramercy Lane, Tampa, FL, United States

    A casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin our Tampa Chapter for a casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women. Our mission is to resource […]

  • Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – May Jacksonville Chapter Happy Hour

    bb's restaurant and bar 1019 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, United States

    a casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin us for a high powered gathering of ambitious women founders, tech enthusiasts, venture capitalists, and advocates […]

  • Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – May St. Petersburg Chapter Happy Hour

    Luna Lux Restaurant & Lounge 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg, FL, United States

    a casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin the Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) St. Petersburg Chapter for a Happy Hour at Luna […]

  • Ivanhoe Park Brewery Networking Event

    Ivanhoe Park Lager House 23 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United States

    Join us for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company!Are you a Veteran Entrepreneur? - Join us for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community […]

  • CitrusSec Meetup

    Central Florida CitySec CitrusSec is a Central Florida CitySec group located in the Orlando area. CitrusSec's goal is to discuss topics of interest in a non-work, non-vendor setting; preferably while […]

  • GEMS WAITLIST

    3100 Technology Pkwy 3100 Technology Parkway, Orlando, FL, United States

    Please complete this application to be added to our GEMS waitlist. If a spot opens up, these applications will be considered first.INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING THROUGH EVENTBRITE:PLEASE NOTE: This is the […]

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.

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.