Qué Pasa en Madrid

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

Week 11 // 10th to 16th March

Hola, Madrileños! Qué pasa this week in Madrid?

Monday, 10th

• 🤝 HIP - Horeca Professional Expo/ 10am - 7pm (1/3): 3-day trade fair at IFEMA for the hospitality industry, bringing together over 50,000 professionals and 700+ exhibitors to showcase the latest innovations in food, equipment, technology, and business solutions.
• ⚛️ Quantum Computing and AI Applications/ 5 - 7pm: discussing the fundamentals of quantum computing and its distinction from classical computing, with a focus on Quantum Machine Learning (QML). Get hands-on experience with Qiskit, a leading quantum computing software, and engage with experts in the field.
• 🗣 Club de la Oratoria/ 7 - 9.30pm: learn about the key stages of preparing an oratory piece, from long-term planning to last-minute adjustments, with personalized feedback and strategies to improve your public speaking skills.

Tuesday, 11th

• ☕ Coffee Break con el CEO de ‘Creer en ti’/ 4 - 6pm: Anabel Castro, CEO of Creer en ti, shares her entrepreneurial journey, challenges, and insights. Network, gain inspiration, and discuss the balance between personal well-being and business growth.
• 🤖 Mindstone Madrid AI Meetup/ 6 - 9pm: monthly event with expert talks on AI development, productivity, and future societal impact. Explore real-world AI applications, network with professionals, and join post-event discussions at a local bar.
• ☁️ Cloud Native Madrid @ING/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: attend technical talks on platform engineering and cloud transformation with experts from Resizes and ING, including live demos on cloud computing and containerization.
• 🎤 Open Mic Storytelling/ 7 - 9pm: event that invites participants to share true, personal tales lasting 2-7 minutes, during an intimate evening of fun and self-expression in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Wednesday, 12th

• 🤖 Mastering Agentic AI/ 6 - 9pm: hands-on event on how to build your own GenAI applications using Langflow and Astra DB. The session focuses on Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to enhance FAQ handling, customer support, and multi-agent systems. Create your own powerful AI support assistant chatbot during the workshop (it's required to have a GitHub account, a paid OpenAI account, and free accounts for Streamlit and Langflow).
• 📊 Migraciones de Base de Datos/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: discussing the topic of database migrations, addressing both the technical and business challenges involved with practical examples, including a simple migration of LibreCounter and a complex real-time analytics strategy.
• 📈 AI Beyond the Hype: Aplicaciones Prácticas para el Éxito Empresarial/ 6.30 - 9.30pm: learn practical applications of AI to optimize business processes and generate value across various industries. Engineers with multi-year experience from Amazon and ília will host the talks, followed by networking.
• 💬 Taller Básico de ChatGPT/ 7 - 9pm: basic workshop on ChatGPT aimed at helping you understand and use ChatGPT effectively. Bring a laptop or mobile device with the ChatGPT app installed to maximize your learning experience.
• 💻 Conmemorando el Día Internacional de la Mujer/ 7 - 9pm: celebrating International Women's Day with special guest speakers: Virginia Peón, (AI expert) and Jimena Bermudez (software engineer). They will host talks on creating AI chatbots and the presence of women in Python communities, followed by networking opportunities.

Thursday, 13th

• 🔗 I Foro de Blockchain de la Cámara de Comercio/ 9am - 3pm: Blockchain Forum of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce to discuss the latest trends in blockchain and its applications for businesses. Topics include AI, digital twins, tokenization, decentralization, and the impact of blockchain on various industries, with expert panels and networking.
• ✨ Conferencia Anual del Índice Español de Innovación/ 9.30am - 1pm: 3rd annual Conference of the Spanish Innovation Index (ÍEI) presenting the latest results and discussing the impact of innovation on various sectors. The agenda includes expert panels and insights into how innovation is perceived across commercial, digital, and social/sustainability aspects.
• 🦾 Automatización Sencilla para Todos con IA/ 10am - 12pm: introducing simple AI tools like Make, Trello, and ChatGPT to automate everyday management tasks and help professionals, particularly in the agro-food industry, improve operations without requiring advanced technical knowledge.
• 😎 Sin Impostora, Eres la Jefa!/ 10.30am - 12.30pm: workshop designed to help female entrepreneurs overcome imposter syndrome. Identify the syndrome, challenge negative thoughts, and develop strategies to build confidence and achieve goals, while connecting with other entrepreneurs.
• 📈 Estrategias Digitales para el Crecimiento/ 12 - 2.30pm:  organized by Wanatop, a leading digital marketing agency, this meetup will bring together companies from various sectors to discuss digital strategies for both physical and online business growth, sharing real-life strategies, success stories, and challenges.
• 💰 Women x Revenue 2/ 6.30 - 9pm: meetup to share challenging experiences in the tech environment, address limiting beliefs, and offering tools to overcome these situations while building a networking community.
• 🤖 Creación de Contenidos Audiovisuales con IA/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: how to use AI to create high-quality audiovisual content with key platforms for content creation and various tools available, with opportunities for networking and a snack break.
• 🛍️ Estrategias de Gestión y Liderazgo para un Retail Competitivo/ 7 - 8pm: roundtable discussion on the current state of retail, focusing on digitalization, consumption habits, sustainability, and the role of leadership and strategic management in navigating these changes.
• 🎙️ Podcast en Directo con el Cofundador de Indexa Capital/ 7 - 10pm: free event at Google Campus with François Derbaix, the founder of Indexa Capital. He will share insights on building wealth through index funds and his entrepreneurial journey, including founding and selling multiple successful companies. The event will also include an open mic session, networking opportunities, and refreshments.
• 🌐 March Global Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Open Discussion/ 9 - 10pm: if you are into politics, consider joining this monthly in-person discussion focused on global macroeconomics and geopolitics, offering a place for open debate and critical thinking on these topics.

Friday, 14th

• ₿ El Encuentro - Dia 1/ 10am - 7pm: blockchain event focusing on Solana, Web3, and DeFi with talks, interactive panels, and networking. It aims to strengthen Spain's blockchain community through discussions on topics like Solana's architecture, gaming's impact on blockchain, and community building.
• 💼 Change your Path: HR & Career Coach/ 6 - 8pm: event hosted by the Italian Professional Network (IPN) and designed to help professionals navigate career transitions, with practical advice on changing roles, industries, or cities. Alice Di Loreto, an HR expert and Career coach, will talk about challenges and opportunities related to career changes and how to reposition yourself in a different career track.

Saturday, 15th

• </> Build with AI: Codificando el Futuro con IA y Project IDX/ 10.30am - 2pm: workshop organized by Google Developers Group on transforming business interactions by enabling personalized and efficient experiences with AI and Project IDX. Learn from an expert in the field and connect with other programming professionals and enthusiasts.
• 🥂 A Night Out with Entrepreneurs: Dinner with Strangers/ 7 - 10pm: social event for entrepreneurs looking to build their community in Madrid. Participants will be grouped with strangers for a spontaneous night out, where the organizer selects the restaurant.

Sunday, 16th

• Another business-free Sunday in Madrid. Any chillpreneurial plans to share? ☕

Business Book of the Month: The Personal MBA, by Josh Kaufman

• What: a comprehensive overview of value creation & delivery, marketing, sales, finance, the human mind, work ethics, building and improving systems: key points for professionals.
• It's for you if: you didn't go to business school (like me) and want to improve your knowledge of general principles with a practically sectioned book.
• Key takeaways: You can read it cover to cover or simply browse the chapters that interest you the most, coming back to it from time to time. Companies are systems, and understanding their parts will help you build one or uncover current constraints.

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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 #22 (09.03.25)