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Expo & Expansion. At AIMLx26: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Expo hosted by FSU, students and industry leaders explored how AI is evolving beyond theory into real-world impact. Meanwhile, Palantir Technologies is making headlines with its headquarters move to Miami, signaling continued tech momentum in the Sunshine State. From hands-on innovation to strategic expansion, Florida is proving it’s not just watching the future unfold—it’s helping build it.
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In this 581st edition, for local & state tech:
Event Recap: AIMLX26
Southeast: Palantir Moves To FL
Featured Event: Women's History Month | NFS + The 850 Society
FL Tech Events
EVENT RECAP
AIMLX26
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🤖 Agentic AI in Action | FSU News
Florida State University hosted AIMLX26 (Feb. 27–28) at the Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee, spotlighting the rise of agentic AI across industries. 🏭
Experts from FSU, OpenAI, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Florida shared insights on AI systems, health care, finance, and real-world deployments.
OpenAI’s Sherwin Wu delivered a keynote on how AI agents have evolved since ChatGPT’s 2022 launch—and where they’re headed next.
Saturday’s community day featured hands-on robotics, coding, and interactive STEM activities, making AI accessible for K–12 students and families. 👨👩👧👦
SOUTHEAST
PALANTIR MOVING
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🏢 Palantir Moves HQ to Miami, Stirring Debate on Tech’s Shift to Florida | The Hill via YT
Palantir Technologies, an American data analytics and software company, has officially moved its headquarters to Miami, marking another major tech relocation to South Florida. The company was founded in Palo Alto in 2003 and previously moved its HQ to Denver in 2020.
CEO Alex Karp has previously stated that the company no longer aligns with Silicon Valley’s prevailing tech culture. Supporters say Florida offers a more business-friendly tax and regulatory environment compared to California.
The move comes amid ongoing discussions about proposed wealth taxes in California, prompting some high-profile figures—including Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, and Jeff Bezos—to establish stronger ties to Florida. 🪢
While some commentators frame the relocation as part of a broader “California exodus,” others argue it’s simply a strategic business decision—not necessarily a rejection of states like Colorado or California, where many major tech firms still operate. ⚙️
FEATURED
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Women's History Month | North Florida Social + The 850 Society
North Florida Social is a community for women in North Florida that hosts casual meetups, coffee gatherings, walks, and social events to foster friendship and connection. Its sister network, The 850 Society, focuses on professional growth, offering networking events, workshops, and opportunities to learn, collaborate, and build leadership skills.
✉️ Connect with them or reach out via [email protected].
STEM EVENTS
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Saturday, Mar. 7
Codeless Vibathon by Domi Station | Saturday, Mar. 7 | 9 AM | 914 Railroad Ave. | $25 to $50 Tickets | No coding experience necessary | Learn More
Skies Over Tallahassee | Saturday, Mar. 7 | 10 AM | Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee, 200 S. Duval St. | Learn More
Featured Event: 8th Annual Neighborhood Camp Fair by Tallahassee Scientific Society | Saturday, Mar. 7 | 12 PM | Pineview Elementary School, 2230 Lake Bradford Rd. | Free | Learn More
Wednesday, Mar. 18
Tally Devs March Meetup | Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 6 PM | Momo's Pizza, 641 W. Pensacola St. | Learn More
Sunday, Mar. 22
Crafternoon: Craft in America | Sunday, Mar. 22 | 1 PM | Challenger Learning Center of Tallahassee, 200 S. Duval St. | Learn More
Thursday, Mar. 26
Science Night With the Collins Main Library: Patterns | Thursday, Mar. 26 | 6:30 PM | Leroy Collins Leon County Main Public Library, 200 W. Park Ave. | Learn More
Thursday to Friday, Apr. 16 to 17
FAMU SA+ET 18th Annual Alumni Industry Day "Tech Frontiers" | Thursday to Friday, Apr. 16 to 17 | 8 AM | 1938 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Students: Free, Alumni/Guest: $55.20 | Learn More
FL Events
Tuesday, Mar. 3
South Miami Tech Tuesdays by Purple Horizons | Tuesday, Mar. 3 | 6 PM | Bougainvillea’s Old Florida Tavern, 7221 SW. 58th Ave., S. Miami | Learn More
THIS WEEK
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No livestream this week — but don’t worry! You can watch our most recent session on LinkedIn, Facebook, or YouTube, powered by JH Creative. Next week, we are excited to have Gloria Pugh, CEO & President of AMWAT. Join us Live!
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