Qué Pasa en Madrid

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

Week 03 // 13th to 19th January

Hola, Madrileños! After a 2-week holiday break with very few events happening, we are back to our business routine.

So the question is... Qué pasa this week in Madrid?

Monday, 13th

• 🏗️ Construir en Piedra - Formación Técnica/ 9am - 12pm: event for professionals in the construction industry focused on sustainable construction techniques using natural stone, with workshops, expert talks, and project exhibitions.
• ☁️ Unlocking Oracle Workloads for AWS Migration/ 9.45am - 2.30pm: at the Amazon Web Services office, learn about the strategies and tools for migrating Oracle workloads to AWS, covering technical approaches, business case development, and best practices.
• 🍸 Professional Networking & Drinks/ 8 - 11.30pm: opportunity to meet professionals and entrepreneurs and exchange contacts, look for potential clients or partners/collaborators, look for ideas by listening to the experiences of others, while having a drink.

Tuesday, 14th

• 🎁 PMG PROMOGIFT/ 9am - 6pm (1/3): at IFEMA, join this exclusive trade fair for professionals in the promotional gift and advertising sector, hosted over 3 days. It requires prior registration and adherence to specific access criteria.
• 🖼️ C!Print Madrid/ 9am - 6pm (1/3): 3-day trade show at IFEMA for professionals in the graphic, visual communication, and personalization industries.
• 📚 Archiletras Científica - La Comunicación Clara/ 12.30 - 2pm: presentation of the 12th issue of Archiletras Científica, a biannual research journal, focusing on clear communication as an emerging field. Experts will discuss its importance in language, user experience, and AI-assisted communication.
• 💥 F*ckup Talks: Historias de Fracaso con un Toque de Humor/ 4 - 6pm: networking event where Darío Méndez, founder of El Tenedor, shares his entrepreneurial failures and the lessons learned.
• 🌐 Tecnologías de Gemelos Digitales y Productos Inmersivos 3D/ 6 - 8pm: learn about the use of digital twin technologies and immersive 3D products in fields like heritage and entertainment. Topics include advancements in photogrammetry, laser scanning, 3D modelling, and applications such as XR experiences, metaverses, and virtual film production.

Wednesday,15th

• 🦾 Tech Business PlaNET Madrid 25/ 9.30am - 6pm (1/2): major technology event at IFEMA designed to connect businesses with relevant technological solutions, happening over 2 days.
• 🛰️ La Revolución Gaia/ 6 - 8pm: conference by Dr. Pedro García Lario, an astrophysicist from the European Space Agency (ESA), discussing the Gaia mission's impact on astronomy. The talk covers the satellite's detailed mapping of our galaxy and its groundbreaking discoveries, including star positions, asteroid populations, and the history of galactic collisions.
• 🔥 Fuckup Nights Madrid/ 6.30 - 9.30pm: event where speakers share their personal stories of professional failure, providing valuable lessons. The evening includes networking opportunities, a Q&A session, and drinks.
• 📊 Elastic Madrid User Group @eDreams Odigeo/ 6.30 - 9.30pm: Data and Tech enthusiasts getting together at the eDreams office to discuss Data topics over two talks: one on WatsonX with Javier Francés Martinez from IBM, and another on Serverless technologies with Carlos Delgado from Elastic. The event includes networking and refreshments.
• 💡 101 Principios de Diseño para una Participación Efectiva/ 7 - 9pm: presentation of the book "Cómo Impulsar la Inteligencia Colectiva" and discussion on the importance of designing effective participation strategies to enhance collective intelligence.
• ☕ Café con EthicHubbers/ 7 - 10pm: casual gathering to connect over coffee and discuss cryptocurrencies, blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), and regenerative finance (ReFi) in a friendly, relaxed environment.
• 🎤 Open Mic Poetry and Wine by Generator/ 8 - 10pm: enjoy a night of creativity, poetry, and wine at Level Bar. Attendees can either share their poetry or simply soak in the artistic atmosphere while enjoying a drink.

Thursday, 16th

• 🇪🇺 ¿Cómo Impactará la Hoja de Ruta de la UE en el Éxito de Startup?/ 5 - 7pm: explore how the EU's future digital roadmap, including AI, telecommunications, and cybersecurity, will affect startups with a talk by Inés Cano, a specialist on AI and Data protection.
• 🚀 Startup Talk: Equilibrio Entre la Vida Personal y Emprender/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: dynamic discussion where top entrepreneurs share insights and strategies on balancing personal life and entrepreneurship. Moderated by Adrián Escabias, and featuring speakers such as Sony Fernández, Erik Ojantakanen, and Carlos Ortiz.
• </> CodeMeet: Diseño Hexagonal para una Integración Ágil entre Backend/ Frontend/ 6.30 - 9.30pm: if you're into software development, join this event dedicated to mastering the principles of Hexagonal Architecture for agile backend and frontend integration with both theoretical explanations and a practical workshop using Angular and Spring Boot.
• ♫ Generator Musicians Meetup/ 7 - 11pm: evening of networking for musicians with live music and a 30-minute premium whiskey tasting by Jameson, aimed at connecting local artists and music enthusiasts in a creative atmosphere.
• 🔗 GEAR.EXE Meetup/ 7.30 - 9.30pm: explore Gear.exe, a solution for blockchain development and Web3. Learn about its benefits and integration with Ethereum, and enjoy networking opportunities with a free beer and exclusive t-shirts.

Friday, 17th

• 👨🏻‍💻 Young IT Professionals in Madrid Social/ 5.30 - 10pm: networking in a casual setting dedicated to professionals in IT.
• 🤖 Inmersión en la IA y el Futuro de la Humanidad/ 7 - 8.30pm: exploration of the evolution of AI and its impact on society based on the book series Máquinas y Memorias: el Despertar de los Recuerdos, inviting to explore how rapid technological advances are shaping our identities and futures.
• 📚 Precariedad Laboral: Tres Perspectivas Literarias/ 7.30 - 9pm: a discussion held at Librería Parent(h)esis about job insecurity from three literary perspectives: narrative, essay, and poetry. The conversation will be centered around works that tackle the issue of precarious labor, including Rosario Villajos’ La Muela, Sergio Fanjul’s La España Invisible, and José Daniel Espejo’s Perro Fantasma.

Saturday, 18th

• 🪪 What's Next: Options to stay in Spain with a Visa/ 9am - 4.30pm: get guidance on extending your stay in Spain through various visa options, with talks from experts and former English teachers who transitioned to different careers. It includes a Q&A session with an immigration lawyer.
• 🏙️ Maneras de Hacer Ciudad/ 11.30am - 1.30pm: four theoretical and practical sessions focused on prototyping cultural intervention projects in public spaces, exploring various urban revitalization experiences in Madrid and Spain, blending art and activism to foster social and cultural change.
• 💰 Workshop de Finanzas Conscientes/ 5 - 7pm: workshop for practical training on managing personal finances, including budgeting, savings, and investment strategies, to gain clarity on perrsonal financial decisions and improve money management skills.

Sunday, 19th

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Disclaimer: Qué Pasa en Madrid is not an affiliate nor responsible for the events included in the present email. Informational purpose only. Issue #14 (12.01.25).