Qué Pasa en Madrid

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

Week 05 // 27th January to 2nd February

Hola, Madrileños! Qué pasa this week in Madrid?

Monday, 27th

• 🍔 Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España 2025/ 10am - 8pm (1/3): 3-day trade fair at IFEMA about the revolutionary transformation of Spanish cuisine that began in 1995, in the wider context of a globally influential gastronomic summit.
• ☕ Coffee Break con el CEO de Foundspot/ 12 - 2pm: José Póstigo, CEO of Foundspot, shares his entrepreneurial journey of turning challenges into solutions, like creating a lost-and-found platform after misplacing his wallet.
• </> OCaml (vs Python) y Unikernels con MirageOS/ 7 - 8.30pm: introducing OCaml, a functional programming language, comparing its features and tooling with Python, and creating memory-safe unikernels using MirageOS. The session is hosted by a software engineer at Red Hat.
• 🍺 Beer & Politics: Wikipedia, Elon Musk y Censura Digital/ 8 - 9.30pm: event features Patri Horrillo presenting a talk focusing on inclusivity in digital spaces, the visibility of women in Wikipedia, and broader communication and censorship themes.

Tuesday, 28th

• ≠ Mesa Redonda: La Igualdad en Sectores Tradicionalmente Masculinos”/ 9.30 - 11am: roundtable discussion on gender equality in traditionally male-dominated sectors like logistics and STEM. The event will showcase how companies have increased female representation and redefined workplace cultures to promote diversity and inclusion, demonstrating the business benefits of gender equality.
• 🤝🏻 Network Madrid - Evento Presencial/ 1 - 3pm: finally a non-virtual version of this recurring networking event, designed to help professionals connect, share ideas, and grow their businesses using the innovative 3C methodology over a 2-hour meetup.
• 🗣 Curso de Oratoria/ 5 - 7pm: free introductory class of a public speaking course aimed at improving communication skills for professionals or anyone needing to speak confidently in public settings. The full course includes 10 practical lessons designed to enhance vocal and body expression, overcome stage fright, and refine skills for presentations, interviews, and more.
• 🔥 LLMOps in Action: Madrid ML Meetup/ 6.30 - 8pm: talk by Eduardo Ordax from AWS on building reliable workflows for generative AI applications using advanced MLOps practices. The event will explore AI and ML maturity levels, providing practical guidelines for business implementation.
• 🇬 Prep for Google Summer of Code/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: insights and strategies for applying to Google Summer of Code, with tips from program leads Stephanie Taylor and Mary Radomile. Learn about open-source development opportunities, mentorship benefits, and techniques to enhance your application success.
• 💬 Debates: Enlace a Fuentes en Búsqueda con IA + Amigos Artificiales/ 7 - 8.30pm: discussion event exploring ideas from two TED Talks on AI: one about answering unthought-of questions and another on AI companions and loneliness. After watching the videos, there will be an open debate.
• 🎤 Open Mic Storytelling/ 7 - 9pm: event that invites participants to share true, personal tales lasting 1-5 minutes, during an intimate evening of fun and self-expression in a supportive environment.
• 🤖 Revolución AI: Marketing Digital y Futuro/ 7 - 9pm: roundtable discussion with elite experts sharing how they use AI to transform digital marketing, commenting on strategies, tools, and success stories on with AI for personalization and efficiency.
• ₿ Kickoff 2025: Madrid Web3 + AI Ecosystem/ 7 - 10pm: first event of the year in Madrid by CryptoDays, kicking off operations and bringing together Web3 and AI communities to discuss what’s next and who’s building it, meet people and partners, and learn about cryptos, AI, and Web3.
• 🍻 EX Martes/ 7 - 9pm: bi-monthly event focused on employee experience, where professionals gather for debates, networking, and informal discussions about humanizing organizations in a relaxed environment for open conversations.

Wednesday, 29th

• 💥 De la Idea al Impacto: Materialidad y Diseño Sostenible/ 9.15 - 10.45am: exploring trends in design and innovation for 2025, with presentations by Futurea and Formica. Learn about materiality and sustainability, followed by a hands-on workshop to apply these concepts.
• 🤖 Aplicación práctica del Reglamento de IA/ 9.30 - 11.30am: breakfast meeting focused on the practical application of AI regulations with Patricia Llaque covering the impact of AI laws on business and digital transformation, particularly in sensitive sectors like healthcare and finance.
• 🙌 The GuiriPreneurs - International Entrepreneurs in Madrid & Spain/ 10.30 am - 12.30pm: if you are an expat entrepreneur looking to connect and collaborate with other foreign business owners, join this networking event by The GuiriPreneurs to connect and share ideas with like-minded people while enjoying bagels, coffee, and fresh fruit.
• 🧳 12 Historias para Migrantes y Emprendedores/ 7 - 8pm: book presentation by Roberto A. Arrucha, featuring his work "Mente, cuerpo, espíritu. 12 historias para entender el mundo." The book reflects on identity, nostalgia, and the entrepreneurial journey across different cultures, with real-life stories of migration and personal exploration.
• 🗣 Club de la Oratoria/ 7 - 9pm: public speaking event designed to work on speaking skills through active participation. It includes a session by Santiago Petschen on how to identify and embrace one's unique talents in communication, followed by networking in a relaxed setting with drinks.
• 🖥️ Transformando Dashboards con Tableau/ 7 - 9pm: enhancing data visualization skills by using data storytelling to create impactful dashboards with Tableau. Learn advanced visualization techniques, including color schemes, psychological principles, and structuring visuals, while also exploring Agentforce 2.0 for automating workflows.
• 📈 Fintech Conference: IA, Open Banking y UX/ 6.45 - 9.30pm: event focusing on AI for Fintech, Open Banking, cybersecurity, and UX in the financial sector with a series of talks, followed by networking with refreshments.

Thursday, 30th

• 🔥 Deep Dive Session Led by Expert Googler/ 4 - 5pm: one-hour session hosted by a Google Cloud expert covering updates on Gemini CodeAssist, the role of LLMs in Apigee, and the 2025 product roadmap, focusing on how AI is reshaping API management and integration.
• 📊 Comunicación Ágil y Productividad con Jira/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: session on how 'Chat for Jira', developed by Sevidev, can be a practical tool for communication and collaboration by centralizing conversations and tasks, improving efficiency and workflow while promoting agile communication within teams.
• ✅ Hello Biz y Cómo Arrancar con WordPress/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: meetup about Hello Biz, a tool that simplifies website creation with WordPress by offering easy-to-use widgets, modern kits, and a free platform. Join an Ask-Me-Anything session and networking opportunities with local developers and entrepreneurs.
• 📈 Bloomberg Workshop & Networking/ 6.30 - 9pm: while presenting the IE University's Master in Finance program, Rafael Hurtado, an IE professor and finance expert will host a hands-on Bloomberg workshop explaining how to navigate Bloomberg for strategic decision-making.
• 🛵 Build a ChatGPT-powered Pizza Delivery System/ 6.45 - 8.45pm: demonstration on how to build a pizza delivery system powered by ChatGPT and integrated with Liferay, utilizing its REST API and client extensions to automate processes and improve user experience. Available both in-persona and online for registered attendees.
• 🤖 IA: Pasado, Presente y Futuro del Desarrollo de Software/ 7 - 9pm: exploring the evolution of AI in software development, discussing its past, present impact on efficiency, and future potential with a presentation + discussion and networking.
• 🍕 Casos de Uso en Elixir/ 7 - 9pm: covering Elixir use cases and how to implement business logic through "cases of use" models that can be invoked synchronously or asynchronously. Enjoy networking with drinks and pizza after the talk.

Friday, 31th

• 👩🏻‍💻 IT Social Madrid | Data, Technology, Cybersecurity, IT/ 4.30 - 9pm: after-work meetup for professionals, students, and job seekers interested in technology. It offers networking opportunities and discussions on topics like data science, AI, and web development, with a focus on career growth and learning in the tech industry.

Saturday, 1st

• 📚 Silent Book Club/ 7 - 9pm: sixth meetup inviting you to find your reading focus while enjoying a quiet, shared reading experience in a relaxed environment.

Sunday, 2nd

• ☕ How I Met Your Purpose: an Intentional Coffee & Walk/ 12 - 1pm: inviting conscious creatives and entrepreneurs to join a coffee and walk gathering while creating new meaningful connections and discussing on personal and professional growth.
• 🤝 Entrepreneur Raw Networking/ 2 - 5pm: relaxed networking opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect authentically, share experiences, and build relationships in a supportive environment.

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