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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Events

Today

  • Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – Orlando Chapter Voter Education Mixer

    Pilars Martini & Loft 146 West Plant Street, #Suite 120 & 210, Winter Garden, FL, United States

    Mix, mingle, and make your voice count! Join the Orlando WTE chapter for drinks, connection, and nonpartisan voter resources.Join Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship and the League of Women Voters […]

  • Women in Tech and Entrepreneurship – Gainesville Voter Education Mixer

    superette 1511 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL, United States

    Mix, mingle, and make your voice count! Join the Gainesville WTE chapter for drinks, connection, and nonpartisan voter resources.Join Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship and the League of Women Voters […]

  • Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – Jacksonville Voter Education Mixer

    Culhane's Irish Pub & Restaurant 9720 Deer Lake Court, Jacksonville, FL, United States

    Mix, mingle, and make your voice count! Join the Jacksonville WTE chapter for drinks, connection, and nonpartisan voter resources.Join Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship and the League of Women Voters […]

  • From First Sale to Successful Exit: The Power of Your Board

    CREDO Conduit 1001 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, United States

    Join us for an exclusive and candid fireside chat where two prominent local founders pull back the curtain on the startup lifecycle.Entrepreneurs & Advisors: From Fundraising to Sales—Unlocking the Power […]

  • NCS Hall of Fame 2026

    Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United States

    The M&S Hall of Fame honors and recognizes the accomplishments and contributions of individuals who have pioneered the development of MS&T.The National Center for Simulation Modeling & Simulation Hall of […]

  • Making Apps for Everybody: An iOS Accessibility Workshop

    CREDO Conduit 1001 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, United States

    Learn to test iOS apps with real accessibility tools and write more inclusive SwiftUI code — even in the age of AI-assisted coding.Building Apps for Everybody: A SwiftUI Accessibility WorkshopIf […]

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

Orlando’s vast experience in interactive entertainment and modeling, simulation, and training, coupled with the rise of regional expertise in AR/VR, AI, IoT, and more, makes the region uniquely positioned for future growth
Daryl HoltVice President and General Manager, EA Tiburon, EA SPORTS Austin and EA SPORTS Madrid
Daryl Holt
From simulation and modeling to game development, world building, and even imagineering, Orlando houses not only the talent but also the business-friendly climate incentives that are needed to develop the Metaverse.
Cathy HacklGodmother of the Metaverse, Chief Metaverse Officer, Journey
Cathy-Hackl
Our expansive multi-billion dollar VR/AR development, coupled with advancements we’ve made in 3D simulation and gaming, has made Orlando the largest contributor to the building blocks of the Metaverse...
Buddy DyerMayor, City of Orlando
Buddy-Dyer

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.

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News Release
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.

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