Qué Pasa en Madrid

Your weekly newsletter with Business & Tech events in Madrid.

Week 25 // 16th to 22nd June

Hola, Madrileños! Qué pasa this week in Madrid?

Monday, 16th

• 🔐 Cybersecurity Regulation Workshop/ 9.30am - 5.30pm: workshop on key cybersecurity regulations such as GDPR, NIS2, ISO 27001, and ENS, aimed at helping startups understand compliance risks and implement practical strategies.
• 🔗 Kraken Meetup Madrid/ 6 - 9.30pm: gathering crypto enthusiasts, clients, and industry leaders for talks, panel discussions, networking, and interactive activities hosted by Kraken - a crypto platform approved in Spain.
• 🥤#GastroTalks - Sostenibilidad Responsable con Coca Cola/ 6.30 - 8pm: exploring how large corporations are embedding responsible sustainability into their strategies with takls from a Coca-Cola executive, especially for food industry entrepreneurs and startups.
• ✨ Lo que Nunca te Contaron sobre la Innovación: no es un Proceso, es un Mindset/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: interactive session challenging conventional views on innovation by framing it as a mindset shaped by culture, not just methodology. Learn techniques for creativity, empathy, and real collaboration within teams, with experts from IDEO and Stanford.
• 🏛️ Cervecívica - Gastropolítica: ¿Cómo se Cocinan las Leyes?/ 8 - 9.30pm: politics + gastronomy in a humorous, reflective conversation featuring live cooking and discussions on how political processes mirror culinary ones. Discuss power dynamics, food ethics, and political culture in a playful, interactive format.

Tuesday, 17th

• ☕ Women Coworking & Breakfast/ 9am - 7pm: (women-only) full-day coworking experience with coffee and breakfast included. Organized by the community Les Amis, promoting creativity, networking, and productivity in a supportive environment.
• 💰 Empowering Spanish Brands through Digital Trade/ 9.30am - 1pm: helping Spanish brands succeed in e-commerce with digital trade strategies. Join expert panels on marketplaces, technology integration, logistics, and regulatory compliance.
• 💻 Alteryx Essentials | Workshop/ 10am - 12pm: hands-on Data workshop on the basics of Alteryx, a data platform, covering data preparation, cleaning, integration, and navigation of the tool’s interface. It’s part of a three-session series designed to develop data analytics skills with expert guidance.
• 🔐 CTF INCIBE Emprende - Cybersecurity/ 10am - 6pm: (1/2): two-day cybersecurity event by the Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad (INCIBE), with Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges, technical workshops on secure development plus networking opportunities with experts and startups. Join if you're interested in cybersecurity, hacking, AI, and tech entrepreneurship, regardless of your experience level.
• 🌐 Internacionalización: Competitividad Internacional en el Nuevo Entorno Geopolítico/ 10am - 2pm: training session analyzing the risks and opportunities for businesses and governments in the changing international economic landscape caused by recent geopolitical shifts, to help you anticipate changes and make informed decisions in an uncertain global environment.
• 🎨 Arte, cultura y Tecnología: el Futuro de las ICC/ 12 - 2pm: exploring how emerging technologies are shaping the future of Cultural and Creative Industries (ICC), with discussions on integrating technology to drive innovation in artistic and cultural projects.
• 🤖 The Next AI Tsunami: What European Firms Need to Know/ 4 - 5pm: offering insider insights on the future of AI, autonomous AI agents and AI-driven IPOs, with experts discussing implications for European innovation.
• 🤯 En la Mente de una CISO/ 5 - 7.30pm: panel discussion with leading female CISOs sharing their experiences, challenges, and opportunities in cybersecurity, followed by networking and a cocktail session.
• 👉 Masterclass | No es la IA, eres Tú/ 7 - 9pm: masterclass challenging common views on GenAI, encouraging a deeper reflection on how product teams should redesign workflows to fully leverage AI capabilities beyond just treating it as another tool - especially for professionals involved in UX, product management, and digital design.
• 🎤 Open Mic Storytelling #16 @ Tropicana, "Alone"/ 7 - 9pm: open-mic storytelling night where you can share personal, true stories lasting 1 to 5 minutes, this time on the theme "Alone". No preparation needed, just show up and participate!
• 🗣️ Starting NOW : Public Speaking Series/ 7.55 - 9.30pm: small group public speaking series in English designed to improve skills like storytelling, body language, and camera presence, including drinks.

Wednesday, 18th

• ☕ Un Café por el Clima/ 9 - 11am: networking event focused on climate change, corporate sustainability, and positive impact businesses, with workshops, discussions, and opportunities to connect professionals from HR, CSR, ESG, and communication sectors, all while enjoying specialty coffee.
• 💧 Connecting Hydrogen Europe 2025/ 9am - 6pm(1/2): 2-days premier event with over 100 exhibitors and 200+ speakers focused on accelerating the hydrogen industry and Europe's energy transition to sustainable energy.
• 🏭 Industry LIVE/ 10am - 6.30pm: (1/2): Pymes and Manufacturing? Join this key industrial transformation event showcasing the latest machinery, equipment, and tools, combined with a congress program featuring industry leaders and current topics.
• 🚀 Founders Live Madrid/ 6 - 8pm: dynamic pitch competition event where five startup founders present 99-second pitches followed by audience Q&A, with attendees voting for the winner.It offers networking opportunities, prizes, and chances to advance to regional and global competitions.
• 🚘 Autonomous Vehicles 2.0 - The Challenges and New Horizons/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: event by Madrid Machine Learning Meetup presenting a talk on Autonomous Vehicles 2.0, with experts from Wayve, a company developing AI-driven autonomous driving without pre-computed maps.
• 🤖 Automatizaciones 101: Flujos Y Agentes IA/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: discussing automation basics, AI agents and how to identify tasks for optimization and integrate AI tools like WordPress workflows.
• 💬 Say It Right: Crafting the Winning Pitch/ 6.30 - 9pm: event at the Google for Startups Campus teaching how to craft and deliver a winning pitch to effectively engage and persuade an audience. Improve your communication skills to boost your presentation impact.
• 🎯 Implementando un Modelo Operativo de Producto: De la Teoría a la Práctica/ 6.45 - 9.30pm: applying expert training to transform product management practices, sharing practical insights and tools for successfully implementing a product operating model centered on value.
• 🗣️ Club de la Oratoria/ 7 - 8.30pm: overcome your public speaking anxiety by transforming nerves into positive energy and learning practical techniques. It includes group activities, feedback sessions, and a supportive environment to build confidence and communication skills.
• 🎙️ Hablando de Eso - El Podcast que Nadie ha Pedido, pero Alguien Tenía que Hacer/ 7 - 9pm: join this podcast initiative promoting non-violence, authentic communication, and creativity among young adults, where each episode is built in a collective way with group discussions.
• ₿ MERGE Madrid - Community Meetup/ 7 - 10pm: Web3-focused social event with discussions on Web3 topics, networking, food, drinks, gifts, and surprises for 50 guests, sponsored by Bit2Me and La Familia, with CryptoDays as a community partner.

Thursday, 19th

• 🦾 AOTEC 2025/ 9am - 7pm: (1/2): 2-days trade fair at IFEMA on AI, Cybersecurity, Big Data, IoT, Cloud, and Advanced Networks with experts from companies like Huawei, Hispasat, DE-CIX, Microsoft, and Fortinet. Learn from exhibitors, panel discussions, sessions, conference, and network with tech professionals.
• 💻 dotNET 2025/ 9am - 7pm: major technology conference on tech, AI, and business, with speakers from Microsoft, Intel, and other leading companies. The event also highlights updates on .NET development and cloud technologies.
• </> API Horizon There's no AI without APIs/ 9.30am - 4pm: Google Cloud event on the future of AI through advanced API management and application integration, highlighting innovations in efficiency. Explore trends in AI, security, and real-world use cases with experts, enhancing their integration strategies.
• 📈 Más Allá de las Ayudas: Cómo Convertir tu Proyecto I+D+i/ 11am - 1.30pm: discussing how startups can turn Research & Development projects into real fiscal and legal advantages, covering tax benefits, documentation, and strategic planning for sustainable growth. The co-CEO of CRATEVO will share insights on preparing projects to meet technical and legal requirements for deep tech startups.
• ☁️ Domina tu Inversión en Google Cloud: Prácticas FinOps que Funcionan/ 11.30am - 3pm: offers practical Financial Operations (FinOps) strategies from experts at ACKstorm, Google Cloud, and TD Synnex to help organizations optimize Google Cloud costs, manage budgets, and leverage native tools like FinOps Hub and Gemini.
• 🚀 Erase una Vez... Una Startup/ 5.30 - 6.30pm: talk at Work Cafè Santander by Marc Hurr, Founder & CEO, presenting the ambitious journey of a startup and inviting reflection on the key decisions that shaped the cofounder’s life.
• ✈️ Tech talks at Ryanair Labs Madrid - Cloud and Kubernetes/ 6 - 8.30pm: tech talks at Ryanair Labs Madrid about Cloud and Kubernetes, with presentations on the proprietary flight booking system and cloud platform enhancements - followed by informal networking with pizza, snacks, and drinks.
• 📈 CryptoDays - Build Your Career in Web3: Storytelling Sessions/ 6 - 9pm: storytelling event from our friends at CryptoDays with crypto professionals sharing their journeys and challenges in blockchain careers. Join panels on both technical and non-technical roles, promoting networking and community-building within Spain’s Web3 ecosystem.
• 🔥 Entrepreneurs In Madrid Summer BBQ/ 6 - 9pm: summer is already hitting hard? Join this networking event with founders and aspiring entrepreneurs getting together to enjoy a barbecue and connect in a relaxed atmosphere.
• 💻 El Sistema de Tipos Original de Erlang y Elixir/ 7 - 9pm: tech deep dive on the original type system of Erlang and Elixir, a programming language, diving into how BEAM (the core virtual machine) internally represents data types like atoms, lists, and binaries - with a networking session including pizza and drinks afterward.
• 🍷 Juernes de Winelovers/ 7.30 - 9pm: if you're into wine, join this weekly event hosted every Thursday offering wine tasting and bilingual Spanish/English conversation in a relaxed atmosphere - ideal for newcomers, language learners, and socializing while learning something new.

Friday, 20th

• 🔥 RevolutionTech/ 3 - 9pm: an afternoon at Google for Startups Campus for tech professionals of all levels to share experiences, discuss challenges, and co-create innovative solutions focused on diversity, mentoring, and career development in the tech industry.

Saturday, 21st

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Sunday, 22nd

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Upcoming Events

• 🔮 FUTURΞALITY – Realidades Extendidas & Tecnología Inmersiva, June 24th
• 💻 Cursor Meetup Madrid, June 24th
• 🔥 Construyendo sin Filtros: Historias Reales de Founders, June 24th
• 👀 Tu Imagen Habla: Proyecta Estilo, Seguridad y Autenticidad, June 24th
• 🤖 The Madrid AI Conference 2025, June 25th
• 🌆 MENTOOR x Madrid, July 25th

Bi-weekly Business Book 📚

Million Dollar Weekend: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Launch a 7-Figure Business in 48 Hours (English version, Spanish Version)

by Noah Kagan, a serial entrepreneur, early Facebook and Mint employee, and founder of AppSumo, known for teaching practical, fast-paced business-building strategies.*

• What: a short and simple read about how to start a business, full of examples and practical challenges. Of course, don't expect magic: you won't build a complete business in a weekend, BUT you can ideate and start one in 48 hours. Noah explains the principles to keep in mind, starting with getting paid by manually doing tasks and slowly automating that into a product, instead of investing resources into building something wonderful that, in the end, nobody wants. See this blog post with Tim Ferriss if you want to get an idea.
• It's for you if: you are an inspiring entrepreneur getting started with your business idea, or want to understand the basic concepts behind building and running a business.
• Key takeaways:
• Don’t wait for perfect conditions or complete certainty to start; just start, and adjust your trajectory along the way.
• Keep it simple: find a way to get money for a product or service solving a real problem first, and get fancy building stuff later.
• The more you ask, the more opportunities you can open. Be comfortable with rejection: you have nothing to lose.

*If you decide to buy the book through the link, I will gain a small commission that helps me sustain the costs of the mailing platform and continue with the newsletter. Book recommendations are always based on books that I personally bought, read, liked, and enjoy discussing. Thanks for your support!

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Disclaimer: Qué Pasa en Madrid is not responsible for the events included in the present email. Informational purpose only. Issue #36 (15.06.25)