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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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – June Ft Myers Chapter Happy Hour
Café Blue 2277 First Street, Fort Myers, FL, United Statesa casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin our monthly happy hour in Ft. Myers. Connect with a vibrant community of women founders, tech […]
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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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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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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – Gainesville Chapter Pride Celebration
Cypress & Grove Brewing Company 1001 Northwest 4th Street, Gainesville, FL, United Statessponsored by Infotech, join us for a casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin us for the Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship Gainesville Chapter […]
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VEI Business and Brews
Rock & Brews 7131 Red Bug Lake Road, Oviedo, FL, United StatesConnect with fellow veteran entrepreneurs at VEI Business & Brews for networking, food, and rock & roll funJoin us for the VEI Business and Brews event, where veteran entrepreneurs come […]
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Understanding Credit Scores and How to Improve Them
CREDO Conduit 1001 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, United StatesGet the lowdown on credit scores and pick up easy tips to boost yours without the boring finance talk.Understanding Credit Scores and How to Improve ThemJoin us at CREDO Conduit […]
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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – June Ft. Lauderdale Chapter Meet Up
Sixty Vines Fort Lauderdale 800 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, United StatesA casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin the WTE Ft Lauderdale Chapter at for our monthly Happy Hour. Our mission is to resource […]
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Launchpad Liftoff Pitch Competition
Great Southern Box Company 2105 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, United StatesGet ready to watch some killer startups battle it out for the ultimate launch boost!Launchpad Liftoff: Pitch NightThursday, June 11 · Doors at 5:30 PMSeven founders. One stage. A community […]
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Latinos in Tech @ Orlando Meetup (Brewlando)
Brewlando Brewing, Hoffner Avenue, Orlando, FL, USA 6820 Hoffner 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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GEMS: June 15-19, 2026
3100 Technology Pkwy 3100 Technology Parkway, Orlando, FL, United StatesPlease reserve a spot for GEMS camp the week of June 15-19 for either the morning or afternoon session.INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING THROUGH EVENTBRITE:Due to the government shutdown, there has been […]
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.
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.
40 founders, $35M raised, and the honest truth about Orlando tech
Central Florida’s innovation economy isn’t just growing; it’s maturing into a genuinely interconnected ecosystem
CENTRAL FLORIDA’S INNOVATION NEXUS: UNMASKING ORLANDO’S TECH “TREAT”
Imagine Central Florida’s tech scene as a hidden Halloween feast. Beneath the neon glow of theme parks lies a thriving web of innovation
WHERE TECHNOLOGY MEETS PURPOSE: THIS WEEK IN CENTRAL FLORIDA INNOVATION
Central Florida isn’t emerging. We emerged decades ago. The only question is whether you’re paying attention.
The pieces are here. Now let’s wire them together.
Flying cars and reality checks, Who’s Actually Scaling, Labs to Market, Following the Money, Simulation Nation and the Dual-Use Question
Orlando Innovation Weekly: Exits vs. The Quiet Builders
Data-driven comparisons, shutdown risks in sim tech, and my take on purposeful builds that transform lives.
Orlando’s Systematic Advantage: The 60-Year Technical Arbitrage
Orlando has a 60-year systematic advantage in cross-sector technical talent that creates unique career arbitrage. Orlando engineers move between $6B defense contracts, gaming studios, and theme park innovation, a talent mobility that exists nowhere else.
Builders, Breakthroughs, and why Orlando is the Smart Money’s Next Bet
This week’s drops: the builders, the breakthroughs, and why we’re the smart money’s next bet. Founders, engineers, investors, media, let’s dive in and connect the dots that turn underdogs into dominators.
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.
