MDSM
Conference & Exhibition · Orlando, FL

Motor, Drive Systems & Magnetics

Dates
February 17–19, 2027
Venue
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs
Tracks
Motor & Drive Systems
Magnetics & Critical Minerals
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The conference

Where engineers and OEMs connect on advances in motors, drive systems, magnetics and rare earth materials.

MDSM is the leading conference and expo on technical advances in motor and drive systems, motion control, magnetic applications and rare earth materials. Once a year, the people designing, building and buying in automation, robotics, manufacturing, utilities, automotive, medical, consumer, aerospace and defense are in one room.

1:1
Pre-scheduled meetings

We match buyers with solution providers before the event, so your schedule is set when you arrive.

80%
Senior level

Directors, VPs and C-suite from OEMs, suppliers, labs and investors.

50+
Speakers

Two days of technical content from the industry's brightest minds, across two tracks.

8+
Networking events

Breakfasts, lunches, table talks and evening receptions take center stage.

Two tech tracks

Motors.
Magnets.
Minerals.

Technical sessions run in two parallel tracks after the morning keynotes. Move between them freely.

Track 01

Motor & Drive Systems

The latest technical advances in the design, integration and efficiency of motor, drive and motion-control systems for automation, robotics, manufacturing, industrial, utility and automotive applications.

See the sessions
Track 02

Magnetics & Critical Minerals

Economic developments and technical advances across the magnetics and critical-minerals markets: magnetic applications, design, technology and material development, plus global supply chain, economics and policy.

Explore the track
Who you'll meet

The whole chain, from ore to motor

Attendees are 80% senior level, and the 1:1 meeting program puts buyers and solution providers at the same table.

01

Suppliers & Manufacturers

  • Magnet product manufacturers
  • Specialized equipment
  • Materials professionals
  • Production managers
  • Motor manufacturers
  • Assemblers
02

Engineers

  • OEM & product engineers
  • Application engineers
  • Software engineers
  • Systems engineers
  • Design engineers
03

Consultants & Executives

  • Business strategy consultants
  • Bankers & private equity
  • Presidents & C-suite
  • Product developers
  • Venture capitalists
  • Purchasers
From MDSM attendees
“An exceptional opportunity for technical interchange and connecting with others.”
David Parker
Group Leader, Materials Theory Lead, “Developing Substitutes” · Critical Materials Innovation Hub
MDSM 2025 · Tallahassee, FL
Attended by the biggest names
Speaker and exhibitor organizations at MDSM 2026
EPoS Technologies
AxD
Permag
Hirst Magnetic Instruments
Windings
The Mosaic Company
Cyclic Materials
Danfoss
Brockhaus Measurements
National Physical Laboratory
Bose
Florida State University
Critical Materials Innovation Hub
Tesla
Siemens
Lynas Rare Earths
Electric Torque Machines
MP Materials
HBK
BJA Magnetics
Consarc
Arnold Magnetic Technologies
Metis Instruments
Gasbarre Products
AML
Nichia
VAC Vacuumschmelze
Dorst Technologies
Venue · Why Orlando

Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista

Disney Springs® · 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL

The conference hotel sits minutes from Disney Springs, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Book in the MDSM room block, then extend your stay before or after the conference.

We do not work with third-party companies for reservations or payments. Book through the link above or contact the hotel directly.

Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Conference hotel
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
2027