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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April Coffee Social
Hourglass Social House 2401 Curry Ford Rd, Orlando, fl, United StatesJoin us for a social networking event at Hourglass Social House. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dev come meet others that are interested in the same things as […]
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Think Differently: Neurodiversity, Accessibility & the Future of Innovation
Explore how accessibility and diverse ways of thinking drive innovation, inclusion, and the future of work.At Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE), we believe in building more than businesses — […]
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Orlando Devs social & Orlando Tech and Beer in April!
Twelve Talons Beerworks 2807 E South Street, Orlando, FL, United StatesJoin the Orlando Devs network for the monthly Orlando Tech and Beer - a monthly networking and social event hosted by the team that leads Accelerate Orlando. All OTAB events […]
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Virtual “Show and Tell” of Projects by the Community
Online eventReady to showcase your creativity and ingenuity? Want to see what fun, cool, and innovative projects community members are working on? Then get ready for our Monthly Creative Exchange! This […]
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2026 TEA INSPIRE & 32nd Annual Thea Awards Gala
JW Marriott Orlando 2701 Grandola Dr, Orlando, FL, United States2026 TEA INSPIRE & 32nd Annual Thea Awards Gala by Themed Entertainment Association Apr 29, 2026 to May 2. For more information, click here: https://teaconnect.glueup.com/event/2026-tea-inspire-32nd-annual-thea-awards-gala-138379/?pk_campaign=widget-event-list WHAT IS INSPIRE WEEK […]
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Latinos in Tech – Orlando Meetup (May 1st)
TBD TBD, TBD, 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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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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IxDF Orlando May Meetup
Tech Hub Orlando 36 West Pine Street, Orlando, FL, United StatesReserve the Date and Time for our monthly Meetup! Stay tuned for the details on our great discussion topics and/or presentations! https://www.interaction-design.org/meetups/ixdf-orlando-may-meetup-may-6th-2026
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Founder-led Sales: Win Customers, Drive Revenue (without a sales team)
Tech Hub Orlando 36 West Pine Street, Orlando, FL, United StatesStruggling to close sales? This workshop gives you sharp messaging, a winning mindset, and a simple weekly system to spark real traction!Description:A founder-led sales engine is the fastest way to […]
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DevOps Storytime Social
Gnarly Barley 1407 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, United StatesCome join us again at The Gnarly Barley for a sammi and Beer or whatnot as we gather to share and listen to members stories. Every other month we will […]
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 Tech Surge: Where Deep Tech Meets the Future of Work
What’s Inside:
Orlando’s fastest-growing Deep Tech sectors and why they matter, The companies redefining simulation, gaming, aerospace, and healthcare, Emerging talent and university breakthroughs shaping the next decade, Events, resources, and ways to get involved in the region’s innovation movement
Where Innovation Meets Scale: Orlando’s Week in Tech
A story about a city that’s proving the future isn’t arriving somewhere else, it’s being assembled here, piece by piece.
If you’re building something ambitious, look around.
This is a region where ideas get tested, funded, and scaled.
100+ Devs at Tech Hub Orlando, R‑CON Live Kicks Off at DPAC – Orlando’s Week in Tech
100+ Devs at Tech Hub Orlando, R‑CON Live Kicks Off at DPAC – Orlando’s Week in Tech
Orlando, Getting it Done
Contracts closed. Capital raised. And a patent that might just change how Hollywood edits its next blockbuster. Other cities are chasing headlines. Orlando? We’re getting it done.
Orlando Builds What’s Next
This week, we’re showcasing Orlando’s breakthroughs in venture capital, deep tech, simulation, and talent, highlighting a region that’s shaping the future of tech while celebrating Pride Month, Juneteenth, and the Pulse anniversary.
Orlando Tech: Capital Raised, Systems Built, Talent Spotlighted
This week, Orlando didn’t just make headlines—we made real progress. Across venture capital, infrastructure, immersive tech, and workforce development, the pattern was clear: coordination, not coincidence.
From Battlefield Simulators to Venture Spotlights, Orlando’s Innovation Story Keeps Expanding
If it feels like Orlando’s innovation story is gaining speed and scale—that’s because it is. And from where we sit at Innovate Orlando, the signals are loud and clear: momentum is building, across every layer of our ecosystem.
Orlando defense leaders mobilize to protect key training hub
Orlando’s defense and tech leaders are uniting to protect PEO-STRI, a key U.S. Army training hub and $6.5 billion economic driver at risk due to proposed federal consolidation. The agency anchors Central Florida’s simulation and training sector, supporting thousands of jobs and cross-industry innovation.
From Moon Missions to Magic Courts: Orlando Is Building the Future—Louder, Smarter, and More Immersive
This week’s stories aren’t just updates. They’re proof that Central Florida is leading the national conversation on what’s next—from space tech to immersive entertainment to AI-powered design.
A Connected Ecosystem, A Shared Momentum
The real story of Orlando right now: a place where innovation doesn’t just happen in pockets, but through purposeful, collective movement.
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.
