PRESENTED BY
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Katie.Thomason@orlando.org for more information.
Participation is open to OEP Investors at the Corporate level and above ONLY.
COST
Hotel, meals and ground transportation during the mission are included in registration cost.
Airfare and transportation to and from the Austin airport are the responsibility of attendee.
General Attendee | $3,845
Guest | $2,900
Attendees are welcome to bring one (1) guest that will share a hotel room and attend any OEP session or function during the mission.
This Orlando Economic Partnership’s signature event gives OEP investors, civic leaders and government partners a front row seat to transformational learnings and relationship building in a U.S. city. This year we invite you to join us as we journey to Austin, Texas, one of the nation’s fastest-growing innovation hubs, fueled by a strong mix of startups, major corporate relocations, and venture investment.
The 2026 Executive Leadership Mission is a strategic journey into the future of regional collaboration. Through curated site visits, leadership panels, and peer-to-peer engagement, this mission will provide insights and inspiration as we collectively work toward Orlando’s 2045 vision: becoming a globally recognized creative capital, powered by connectivity, innovation, and broad-based prosperity.
Why Austin?
Austin’s regional case study outlines how creativity + tech + population growth is happening at speed. It’s a strong model for how a city markets itself globally while building a regional economic partnership that’s explicitly about innovation, investment, workforce, and livability.
Innovation & Economic Momentum
- From Google to Tesla, major tech giants have chosen Austin and made major investments in workforce that have expanded capabilities.
- A proven model for aligning higher education, industry, and entrepreneurship to scale innovation.
Livability & Urban Energy
- A vibrant, walkable downtown that blends business, culture, nightlife, and residential density.
- A strong example of how creative identity can drive economic growth and talent attraction.
Lessons for Orlando 2045 – Top 10 Innovation Hub
- Managing rapid growth while preserving quality of life and regional character.
- Leveraging creativity and innovation as core economic development strategies.
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