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Launch & Learn. MDSM 2026 had brains, bolts, and a whole lot of buzz as engineers and innovators took Tallahassee by storm. From magnetics marvels to jaw-dropping motor demos, the conference proved the future is electric—literally. And if that wasn’t enough to make you look up, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up the East Coast sky.
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In this 586th edition, for local & state tech:
Event Recap: MDSM 2026
Space: Falcon 9 Rocket Launched
Featured: Jacksonville Women’s Network
FL Tech Events
EVENT RECAP
MDSM 2026
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⚙️ Tallahassee Drives Innovation | MDSM
Held March 3–5 in Donald L. Tucker Civic Center, the Motor, Drive Systems & Magnetics (MDSM) Conference & Exhibition brought together engineers, OEMs, suppliers, and executives for three days of technical exchange, networking, and industry insights. 🏢
Speakers included Judson Marte (MP Materials), Dominic Balistreri (Tesla), Weiping Yu (NASA), and experts from Bose and Alvier Mechatronics, sharing practical insights on electrification, advanced magnetics, and next-gen drive technologies. 💻
With 60+ speakers, 80% senior-level attendees, 1x1 meetings, and multiple networking events, MDSM offered deep technical content and strategic market perspectives across two tracks: Motor & Drive Systems and Magnetics & Rare Earth Materials.
From aerospace to automotive, manufacturing, medical, and utilities, MDSM reinforced its role as the world’s leading motor and magnetics-focused conference—with Tallahassee as the perfect backdrop.
SPACE
FALCON 9
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🚀 SpaceX Launch Creates ‘Jellyfish’ Cloud Over Florida Sky | TalDem
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched on March 4 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, carrying 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. 🌍
As the rocket rose through the dawn sky, sunlight illuminated its exhaust plume, creating a glowing “space jellyfish” effect.
The rare sight was visible across parts of Florida and South Georgia, with many residents sharing photos and videos online. ✨
The Falcon 9’s first-stage booster successfully completed its 25th landing on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas in the Atlantic Ocean.
FEATURED
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Women's History Month | Jacksonville Women’s Network
Founded in 1978, Jacksonville Women's Network (JWN) is an invitation-only alliance of influential women leaders across Northeast Florida. As a nonprofit, JWN advances women personally and professionally. By connecting, collaborating, mentoring, and championing one another, members strengthen their communities and inspire the next generation of women.
📧 Email: [email protected] | 📞 Call: (904) 858-3799
STEM EVENTS
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Wednesday, Mar. 18
Featured Event: Tally Devs March Meetup | Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 6 PM | Momo's Pizza, 641 W. Pensacola St. | Learn More
MagLab Public Tours | Wednesday, Mar. 18 | 11:30 AM | 1800 E. Paul Dirac Dr. | Free | 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
Wednesday, Mar. 29
Tech Gear Swap & Market | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 12 PM | Momo's Pizza, 641 W. Pensacola St. | Learn More
Tuesday, Apr. 7
ITS RISE Together Showcase | Tuesday, Apr. 7 | 1 PM | Florida State Conference Center, 555 W. Pensacola St. | Register | Learn More
Thursday to Saturday, Apr. 9 to 11
Florida Quantum Conference 2026 | Thursday to Saturday, Apr. 9 to 11 | 1PM | Kroto Auditorium (Room 1001), 102 Spirit Way | Learn More
Wednesday to Saturday, Apr. 15 to 18
Tallahassee Regional Robotics Competition | Wednesday to Saturday, Apr. 15 to 18 | 6 PM (Wed.), 8 AM (Thurs. to Sat.) | 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. 17
West Palm Beach Tech Happy Hour | Tuesday, Mar. 17 | 5:30 PM | Banko Cantina, 114 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach | Learn More
THIS WEEK
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