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 – Orlando Chapter Voter Education Mixer
Pilars Martini & Loft 146 West Plant Street, #Suite 120 & 210, Winter Garden, FL, United StatesMix, 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 […]
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Women in Tech and Entrepreneurship – Gainesville Voter Education Mixer
superette 1511 Northwest 2nd Street, Gainesville, FL, United StatesMix, 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 […]
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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – Jacksonville Voter Education Mixer
Culhane's Irish Pub & Restaurant 9720 Deer Lake Court, Jacksonville, FL, United StatesMix, 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 […]
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From First Sale to Successful Exit: The Power of Your Board
CREDO Conduit 1001 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Create Your 6 Month Marketing Roadmap: Stop Guessing, Start Growing
Stop guessing at marketing tactics. Work with our expert to build a strategic roadmap tied to your growth goals, budget, and business.A new social channel. A podcast. SEO. Paid ads. […]
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NCS Hall of Fame 2026
Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL, United StatesThe 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 […]
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SBA Veteran Small Business Certification Program 9.30.26
Get certified by the SBA to kickstart your small business as a veteran - join us for a virtual workshop for all the info!Unlock your business potential at an exclusive […]
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Making Apps for Everybody: An iOS Accessibility Workshop
CREDO Conduit 1001 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, United StatesLearn 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 […]
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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – New Member Orientation
Join us online every first Tuesday for a WTE New Member Orientation — learn about our community, resources, and how to thrive here!
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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – Oct Miami Chapter Happy Hour
Sylvano Miami 2426 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL, United StatesA casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin us for a casual monthly gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women. Our mission is to resource women […]
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.
