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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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 […]
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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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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – June Orlando Chapter Happy Hour
Brewlando Brewing 6820 Hoffner Avenue, Orlando, FL, United Statesa casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin WTE for a casual monthly gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women. Our mission is to resource women […]
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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – June Jacksonville Chapter Happy Hour
Bonefish Grill 10950 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, United Statesa 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 […]
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Sense and Scalability: Investor-Ready Privacy, AI, & Security for Founders
Learn how founders can turn privacy, AI governance, and security into trust signals that accelerate fundraising and enterprise sales.Founders rightfully obsess over product-market fit, but in 2026, institutional investors are […]
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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – June Palm Beach Chapter Happy Hour
Garden District Taproom 410 Evernia Street, #STE 119, West Palm Beach, FL, United Statesa casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsOur mission is to empower women in technology and entrepreneurship through near-peer mentorship, educational opportunities, and a […]
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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – June Tampa Chapter Happy Hour
Rosenheim Restaurant 2001 North 22nd Street, Tampa, FL, United StatesA 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 […]
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Sunset Soirèe: A Juneteenth Social & Networking Event
Grape and the Grain Wine Bar 1110 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL, United StatesBOT's 3rd Annual Sunset Soirèe at the Grape & Grain featuring Music with DJ Cierra, Food Vendor Knowles Creations, Games, Dancing, issa vibeSunset Soirée: A Juneteenth Social & Networking ExperienceJoin […]
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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – Miami Chapter Pride Happy Hour
Sixty Vines 150 Northeast 8th Street, #SUITE 135 |, Miami, FL, United Statesa casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin us as we celebrate Pride with our WTE Miami Chapter — a community designed to connect […]
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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 […]
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.
