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
General Attendee | $3,495* EARLY BIRD (reg. $3,845)
*Early Bird ends Friday, July 31 or when capacity is reached.
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.