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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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 […]
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Plug and Play NeoCity Expo Batch 3
Plug and Play NeoCity 194 NeoCity Way, 3rd Floor, Kissimmee, FL, United StatesSee what the future of innovation looks like - our 3rd cohort is discussing bold ideas live at Plug and Play Semiconductors ExpoWelcome to the Plug and Play NeoCity Expo […]
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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – Resume Review Happy Hour – St Pete
Luna Lux Restaurant & Lounge 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg, FL, United Statesa 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 Resume Review Happy Hour […]
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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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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 Advanced: July 6-10, 2026
3100 Technology Pkwy 3100 Technology Parkway, Orlando, FL, United StatesPlease reserve a spot for GEMS Advanced camp the week of July 6-10, 2026 for either the morning or afternoon session.INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING THROUGH EVENTBRITE:Due to the government shutdown, there […]
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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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Real Talk on Resumes, Ai, and Strategies to Getting Noticed
CREDO Conduit 1001 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, United StatesGet the inside scoop on crafting resumes, using AI, and standing out in the job hunt with real-deal tips.From Invisible to Irresistible: Real Talk on Resumes, AI, and Strategies to […]
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Orange County GEMS Leadership: July 20-24, 2026
3100 Technology Pkwy 3100 Technology Parkway, Orlando, FL, United StatesPlease reserve a spot for GEMS Leadership camp the week of July 20-24.INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING THROUGH EVENTBRITE:Due to the government shutdown, there has been delays to the registration process for […]
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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!
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.
Orlando’s Secret Tech Superpower | Revealed
This isn’t random; it’s our secret weapon, an adaptive workforce that’s elite and evolving.
Most tech hubs are built on hype. Central Florida is building something different.
Central Florida’s innovation economy is generating measurable cross-sector value through strategic infrastructure investments rather than venture capital hype.
The Tech Talent Web That Makes Orlando’s Innovation Economy Unstoppable
You want to understand Orlando’s innovation economy? Stop looking at individual companies and start watching the talent. This week’s headlines tell a deeper story about engineers, developers, and creators who cross-pollinate between industries, carrying expertise like DNA spreading through an ecosystem.
INNOVATE ORLANDO WEEKLY: THE INNOVATION ECONOMY NOBODY EXPECTED
This week brought proof that Orlando’s innovation story isn’t just tourism diversification, it’s a genuine tech ecosystem firing on multiple cylinders.
The Simulation Capital
In Orlando, technology isn’t just advancing; it’s reimagining how we train, heal, and delight the world. Our city is a living laboratory where audacious minds in simulation, aerospace, defense, healthcare, gaming, and AI fuse artistry with engineering to pioneer experiences that define the future of humanity.
Central Florida’s Innovation Economy… from one insider to another
Orlando’s innovation economy works because our capabilities don’t stay in their lanes.
What happens when nobody’s looking?
When the next challenge hits: supply chain, infrastructure, energy, whatever, the solutions won’t come from companies that burned cash on user acquisition. They’ll come from companies that spent years making complex systems work reliably at scale.
Guess where those companies live. Orlando.
Orlando isn’t just having a moment. It’s building something bigger.
This week, it wasn’t just news. It was evidence. GPUs, game engines, space research, AI labs, and health tech accelerators all activated at once. The patterns are compounding.
We mapped the week’s top stories and what they signal about Orlando’s growing influence in national innovation systems.
This week, Orlando proved what happens when innovation stops living in silos
Digital twins go operational, AI meets infrastructure, and Orlando’s ecosystem shows signs of system-level maturity, while gaps remain.
Orlando’s Innovation Engine: Where Builders Scale Systems
Florida ranks among the top three states for net tech job gains, adding more than 22,000 new roles in 2024, according to CompTIA’s State of the Tech Workforce 2025. Orlando added approximately 1,800 new tech jobs last year, bringing total regional tech employment close to 78,000, with growth projected to surpass 80,000 in 2025…and more
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.
