Unite. Innovate. Illuminate.

ACCELERATING THE

ORLANDO REGION'S

INNOVATION ECONOMY

Building on a legacy of engineering breakthroughs to create the narrative, infrastructure, and community that make this region an undeniable force in innovation.

OUR GOAL

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

Tech Job Market
expected to increase
by 27% by 2030

# 1

*Dice.com, 2024

Big City to Start
a Business

# 1

*WalletHub, 2024

2024
Fastest-growing
Tech Hubs

# 3

*Dice.com

FIEA Game Design
Program in the World,
FIEA (UCF)

# 1

*Princeton Review, 2024

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.

April 2026
2026 TEA INSPIRE & 32nd Annual Thea Awards Gala

April 29 - May 2

JW Marriott Orlando 2701 Grandola Dr, Orlando, FL, United States

2026 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 […]
May 2026
Latinos in Tech – Orlando Meetup (@ Hourglass Brewing 2500 Curry Ford)

May 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Hourglass Brewing at Hourglass District 2500 Curry Ford Road, ##4, Orlando, FL, United States

Are 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 […]
Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – New Member Orientation

May 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Join us online every first Tuesday for a WTE New Member Orientation — learn about our community, resources, and how to thrive here!
IxDF Orlando May Meetup

May 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tech Hub Orlando 36 West Pine Street, Orlando, FL, United States

Reserve 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
Founder-led Sales: Win Customers, Drive Revenue (without a sales team)

May 7 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Tech Hub Orlando 36 West Pine Street, Orlando, FL, United States

Struggling 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 […]
DevOps Storytime Social

May 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Gnarly Barley 1407 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, United States

Come 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 […]
Rally Living Lab Showcase

May 12 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Join us for the Rally Living Lab Showcase — a 90-minute virtual event where bold ideas meet real-world action. Fellows from Rally’s Social Enterprise Accelerator will present pilot-ready solutions tackling […]
Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – May Palm Beach Chapter Happy Hour

May 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Garden District Taproom 410 Evernia Street, #STE 119, West Palm Beach, FL, United States

a casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsWomen in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) invites you to our upcoming Happy Hour event in Palm Beach. […]
Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – May Ft Myers Chapter Happy Hour

May 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Escondido Lounge 1617 Hendry Street, #102, Fort Myers, FL, United States

a casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsWomen in Tech & Entrepreneurship (WTE) invites you to our monthly meet up in Ft. Myers. Connect […]
Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship – Orlando Chapter Happy Hour

May 12 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company 1300 Alden Road, Orlando, FL, United States

a casual gathering of high-performing, non-conforming women founders, tech workers, VCs, and hype girlsJoin us for the Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship Orlando Chapter monthly happy hour! Our goal is […]

ORLANDO TECHNOLOGY

IMPACTFUL TESTIMONIALS

Orlando’s vast experience in interactive entertainment and modeling, simulation, and training, coupled with the rise of regional expertise in AR/VR, AI, IoT, and more, makes the region uniquely positioned for future growth

Daryl HoltVice President and General Manager, EA Tiburon, EA SPORTS Austin and EA SPORTS Madrid

From simulation and modeling to game development, world building, and even imagineering, Orlando houses not only the talent but also the business-friendly climate incentives that are needed to develop the Metaverse.

Cathy HacklGodmother of the Metaverse, Chief Metaverse Officer, Journey

Our expansive multi-billion dollar VR/AR development, coupled with advancements we’ve made in 3D simulation and gaming, has made Orlando the largest contributor to the building blocks of the Metaverse...

Buddy DyerMayor, City of Orlando

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.

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ACCELERATING THE

ORLANDO REGION'S

Sheena Fowler

OUR GOAL