Qué Pasa en Madrid

Your weekly newsletter with business events & meetups for professionals and entrepreneurs happening in Madrid.

Week 45 // 11th to 17th November

Hola, Madrileños! Qué pasa this week in Madrid?

Monday, 11th

• 🇪🇸 Presentación del Observatorio Global del Español/ 12 - 1.30pm: the research centre protecting the Spanish language's role in digital transformation is hosting a launch event that will include speeches from officials and a roundtable discussion on the future of demographics, education, and linguistic technologies.
• 👥 Proyecto Erasmus+ ‘Mentoría Juvenil de Calidad para la Inclusión’/ 4.30 - 6pm: introduction of the Erasmus+ project aimed at social inclusion through structured youth mentoring. The project targets organisations and social entities interested in quality mentorship programs to support young people facing various social challenges.
• 🧠 Aprender a Pensar/ 7.30 - 8.45pm: through relaxation exercises and group reflection, you will learn to manage your thoughts and tensions to improve focus and connection with your surroundings.

Tuesday, 12th

• 🚶Empresas y Soledad/ 11am - 1.30pm: discuss how companies can help identify and address loneliness through wellbeing programs and internal support networks. The event will feature presentations on the economic impact of loneliness, insights from business organizations, and a Q&A session.
• 👔 Meet the Founder/ 6 - 7pm: hear the lessons of the co-founder of 3G Capital, Pavel Begun, who will answer questions from the Value School community about 3G Capital and his work as a professional investment manager.
• 💻 Testcontainers made easy/ 7 - 8.30pm: technical session on Testcontainers, an open-source framework for creating lightweight, disposable instances of various systems for testing.
• 📈 Fleeters’ journey from Kickstarter to 500K/ 7 - 9pm: David Thuillier, co-founder of Fleeters, shares the company's journey from its successful Kickstarter campaign to becoming a 500K€ revenue powerhouse. Recommended to e-commerce enthusiasts.
• 📕 Presentación del libro "La pista de Baile del Liderazgo"/ 7 - 9pm: launch event for a leadership book that focuses on 9 essential conversations and 4 key skills to guide teams effectively through uncertainty.

Wednesday, 13th

• 🇺🇲 Financial Consultations for Americans/ 9am - 6pm: call for all the US friends venturing into Spain. A chance to get free personalized advice on managing finances, understanding the US-Spain Double Taxation Agreement, currency transfers through Ibanista, and residency/visa options with Moving to Spain.
• 🏠 Workshop para agentes inmobiliarios/ 9.30am - 1pm: gathering real estate agents to a practical in-person event designed to address real-world challenges in the industry.
• 🧬 InnoDays Madrid: HealthTech/ 11am - 1.30pm: a new edition of the InnoDays Madrid program, this time on HealthTech. The event will feature corporate case studies, from Sanitas' genomics initiative and Spika Tech, and a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities in HealthTech for the Madrid ecosystem.
• 🎵 Music Mind - Europe/ 10.30am - 8pm (2/3):  gathering leading executives, Collective Management Organisation (CMO) partners, technological experts, media figures, and political leaders to address the latest opportunities and pressing issues in the music industry. Open to all, free for <25 y.o.
• 🎓 Graduate School Fair/ 2 - 4pm: thinking about the next educational step in your career? Meet admissions officers from top schools in international affairs like Columbia, Duke, Georgetown, and Yale and learn about admissions requirements, financial aid, and joint degree programs.
• ☕ Coffee Chat for HR Master Program/ 4.30pm - 5.30pm: another event for aspiring master students looking for a program in talent development & HR.
• ♻️ Design for Social and Ecological awareness/ 5.30 - 6.30pm: inaugural event featuring a fishbowl discussion on how design can address today's environmental and societal challenges, touching upon topics like anthropology, philosophy, cognitive science, and educational approaches.
• 🏠 “Superacciones”, un estilo de inversión en renta variable/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: an expert in financial markets with nearly 30 years of experience will lead a session on identifying extraordinary businesses with proper leadership, products, and profitability, including real-life examples.
• ✨ Next-Level Phygital Experiences/ 6 - 9pm: the Product Model by UXDX is returning to Madrid, offering an evening with two key presentations: Giuseppe Di Biase from Fever on designing phygital experiences using user-centered approaches, and Dušanka Ilić from Beyond42 discussing the transformative power of immersive experiences in redefining engagement.
• ♀️ Women in Process Mining in Madrid/ 7 - 9.30pm: dedicated to women in business, explore the transformative potential of Process Mining and AI in business by meeting 3 female practitioners, hearing a panel discussion on Process Intelligence & AI, and networking during the closing aperitivo.
• 🤖 IA para la Gestión de Productos Digitales/ 7 - 9pm: a reflective session on how AI impacts the daily work of professionals looking to lead projects, collaborate with product teams or digital product success. Attendees are encouraged to bring real-life cases for discussion.
• 🇺🇲 Impacto geopolítico y económico de los resultados de las Elecciones Americanas/ 7 - 9pm: join a debate over the results and impact of the 2024 US Elections on both domestic and international politics, with insights from sector experts.
• 💰 Libertad Financiera: Inversiones y Estrategias/ 7.30 - 9.30pm: an evening about building financial freedom and maximizing investments. The event includes two talks on investment types and strategies, followed by a networking session with free food and drinks.
• 🐻‍❄️ Evento de presentación de Girl&Bear/ 7.30 - 10pm: launch of Girl&Bear, VCCP Group's global content creation studio in Spain.
• 💲 Reinicia tu Negocios/ 9am - 6pm (1/3): ok, this is an expensive 3-day sales seminar at IFEMA. I don't have personal experience with it, but it seems to be for hard-core sales professionals or entrepreneurs.

Thursday, 14th

• 🔒 Congreso de Inversión en Ciberseguridad/ 9am - 4pm: 7-hour congress bringing together investors, corporations, academics, and government representatives to discuss cybersecurity investment opportunities, startup financing, M&A in cyber environments, investment processes, and successful cybersecurity cases. Pretty expensive.
• 🖥️ Workshop en las oficinas de Salesforce/ 10 - 12am: at Salesforce offices in Madrid, attend a 2-hour hands-on workshop on how to store, transform, and visualize data using Tableau with practical exercises, live Q&A, and a certificate upon completing all three sessions - for free.
• 📷 Workshop Canon & Cyanview/ 11am - 1pm: hands-on workshop for photography enthusiasts featuring Canon cameras and Cyanview technology. Learn about remote camera control, workflows for studio and ENG/ECP environments, and experience new models like the Canon EOS C80 and EOS C400.
• 🤗 Liderazgo emocional/ 12 - 2pm: workshop on emotional leadership in the entrepreneurial environment to develop skills like self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills.
• 🍹 Aperitivo con The Planner Co/ 1 - 2pm: special networking aperitif featuring The Planner Co., experts in creating dream weddings for international couples in Spain. Enjoy a fun and creative quiz, a multicultural menu, and the chance to connect with other professionals.
• 🔒 Teramind for Cybersecurity/ 1.30 - 4.30pm: discover how to effectively protect digital assets with Teramind's tool and speeches from industry experts, followed by food & drinks.
• 💪 Crack Consulting Cases/ 2.30 - 4pm: interactive workshop on cracking consulting cases, where you'll learn effective strategies for solving typical consultancy interview cases with the help of NAE professionals, who will guide you through the process and structure of case resolution.
• 📊 Data Connect y GenAI casos de uso/ 6 - 8pm: hands-on event where you'll learn to enhance your data science workflows with KNIME, explore AI integrations with OpenAI and Hugging Face, and participate in a Q&A session with experts.
• 🚀 The Startup Events Madrid/ 6 - 10pm: an evening of networking with entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals from the vibrant startup ecosystem. Take advantage of the chance to connect, pitch, and explore new opportunities for collaboration and investment.
• ✈️ Cloud Native @Ryanair/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: what ah opportunity to visit the IT Travel Labs/Ryanair office in Madrid. There will be two technical talks: "From Monitoring to Observability: A Flight Assisted by Open Telemetry," and "EKS Blueprint: Jenkins at Scale." Enjoy networking with professionals over drinks and food.
• 🍺 Sales Intelligence and AI Workshop/ 6.30 - 9.30pm: enjoy a cold beer while attending a session on how to combine sales intelligence with AI.
• 🚛 Programa de Supply Chain/ 7 - 8pm: a roundtable discussion on the global context of supply chains and their business implications, featuring industry experts and focusing on current and future trends in supply chain management + cocktails and networking.
• 📈 Equipos de Alto Rendimiento/ 7 - 8pm: masterclass where you'll learn how to enhance team performance and collaboration using the Belbin model. The event includes a personalized Belbin self-assessment report and practical suggestions from experts.
• 📚 Life Lessons outside the school/ 7.00 - 8.30pm: relaxed meetup to discuss valuable life lessons not taught in school, such as emotional management, finances, rejection, and authentic communication.
• ™️ Patentes y Marcas/ 7 - 9pm: inviting entrepreneurs to explore the relevance of patents and trademarks in the age of AI, software, and open innovation with expert Román Pérez from PONS IP. The event includes networking, a pitch session, and discussions on intellectual property.
• 💥 Prácticas de Producto/ 7 - 9pm:  discuss measuring the ROI and impact of product teams and learn how to quantify product activities' impact on business outcomes, make evidence-based decisions, and align your team strategically to drive real growth. Ideal for product managers, leaders, and stakeholders interested in improving their product management practices and communicating business results clearly.
• 🥃 Ecommerce After Work Drinks/ 7.30 - 9pm: heavy week in ecommerce? Join a relaxed networking evening to connect with colleagues and professionals.
• 👔 Product Leaders Dinner/ 8 - 10.30 pm: dinner for Product Leaders to discuss product management and share product experiences over food.

Friday, 15th

• ☕ Desayuno de Networking Madrid/ 9.30 - 11am: networking event combining breakfast food with business opportunities in a relaxed yet professional setting. Held every Friday.
• 🗣️ Modos de comunicación: estrategias e innovación/ 4 - 7pm (1/2): 2-day congress that brings together experts and academics from the field of Spanish language education. Presentations will cover topics related to educational innovation, multilingualism, language mediation, interculturality, and communication strategies.
• ⌨️ Hack(io) Weekend/ 4 - 8pm (1/3): meet the team Hack(io) and join a weekend hackathon happening over 3 days.

Saturday, 16th

• 🗣️ Modos de comunicación: estrategias e innovación/ 9am - 2pm (2/2): 2ns day of congress that brings together experts and academics from the field of Spanish language education.
• 👀 Personal Branding sessions/ 9am - 9pm (1/2): intensive training on building a unique personal brand to boost your business and increase revenue by 100k annually, along with networking opportunities and a notebook for key insights.
• 🪪 Feria de Empleo para Empleados/ 10am - 5pm: connect with recruiters, present your CV, and participate in interviews to advance your career.
• 📊 Datathon: Data4Sustentability/ 5 - 9pm: put your skills into practice with data engineering, visualization, analytics, UX/UI, and artificial intelligence through sustainability-focused challenges. You'll have the opportunity to develop impactful projects, judged by experts from top organizations like Mapfre, CaixaBank, PepsiCo, and Nestlé, and win final prizes.
• 🎤 'Cuéntaselo a otro' en Podnight/ 9 - 10pm: live podcast recording of Cuéntaselo a otro hosted by Mario Martín and Álvaro Ovies. After a successful 2023 cycle, the live podcast nights are back for six editions throughout the year. You can also join the dinner later.

Sunday, 17th

• 🎭 Taller de Teatro Improvisado/ 11am - 1pm: it is not strictly about business, but improving communication and expressiveness skills can really help in your professional career. Learn about improvisation during a 2-hour workshop for beginners.

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