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 Who Build: Powered by Lovable
CREDO Conduit 1001 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, United StatesJoin a fun gathering of women making moves and building cool stuff powered by Lovable energy!An International Women’s Day Hackathon for Founders & Future BuildersThis International Women’s Day, we’re not […]
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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 […]
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Intro To Social Entrepreneurship Workshop Series
Zoom | VirtualCurious about what it really takes to launch—or grow—a mission-driven venture? This free, 60-minute virtual workshop is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs, creatives, and problem-solvers who want to build with purpose. […]
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Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT) March 10th, 2026
Hybrid Orlando, FL, United StatesThe Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT) is held every other month in person at the Central Florida Tech Grove and virtually via ZoomGov. This […]
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Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – March Orlando Chapter Happy Hour
Runabout Brewing-Kitchen-Rawbar 4721 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, United Statesa casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin the Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) Orlando Chapter for a casual Monthly Happy Hour at […]
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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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1 Million Cups – Orlando Weekly Meetup
1 Million Cups - Orlando If you love and support entrepreneurship and small business, there's no better place to be on Wednesday mornings! We meet every week to support and […]
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T2COM, A New Front Door to the Army, Orlando, FL
https://ausa.my.site.com/OnlineCommunity/s/community-event?id=a2VPn000003DRv7MAG This is a free, in-person presentation for senior industry only (BD and above) This event will not be live streamed The registration form is at the bottom of […]
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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 – March Gainesville Chapter Happy Hour
Grand Scheme Brewing 619 South Main Street, #South Unit 1B, Gainesville, FL, United Statesa casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin the Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) Gainesville Chapter for our March Social Mixer at Grand […]
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 isn’t a fragmented ecosystem—it’s a converging one.
Across every headline this week, there’s a throughline: Orlando is one of the few places in the world where engineers, creatives, and technologists routinely move between building flight simulators, immersive rides, virtual worlds, and smart city systems.
This Week’s Headlines Should Have All Eyes on Orlando
Some weeks deliver a stream of wins. Others deliver a jolt.
This week? Orlando’s tech economy got both—and they tell a story that demands our full attention.
This Week in Orlando Tech: Momentum You Can Feel
Some weeks tell a bigger story—and this is one of them.
What we’re seeing in Orlando right now isn’t just growth. It’s alignment. Across industries, organizations, and communities, the dots are connecting—and the result is a region that’s gaining national attention and global relevance.
Orlando’s Tech Economy Isn’t Just Growing — It’s Accelerating
Each week, we’re seeing more proof that Orlando’s tech economy isn’t just growing — it’s accelerating. This week’s headlines span everything from major federal contracts and groundbreaking university research to rising AI startups and indie game innovation. The momentum is real — and it’s regional.
Orlando tech has had a big week
Orlando tech has had a big week—here’s what you need to know:
Another Week, Another Wave Of Momentum For Orlando’s Innovation Ecosystem
Another week, another wave of momentum for Orlando’s innovation ecosystem—here’s what you need to know:
Orlando’s Innovation Scene is Turning up the Heat
If you’ve been feeling like Orlando’s innovation scene is turning up the heat lately, you’re absolutely right—here’s what you need to know:
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.
