Qué Pasa en Madrid

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

Week 48 // 25th November to 1st December

Hola, Madrileños! Qué pasa this week in Madrid?

Monday, 25th

• 📕 Masterclass Instituto de Liderazgo Político/ 3.30 - 8pm: A political leadership masterclass hosted by Skiller Academy, featuring topics on governance and energy as essential resources.
• ☀️ Congreso Nacional de Fotocatálisis/ 4 - 7.30pm (1/2): 2-day congress on advancements and applications of photocatalytic technology through panels, workshops, and a demonstrative exhibition.
• 🧑‍💻 Web Scraping: Datos al Alcance de un Prompt/ 7 - 8pm: masterclass on web scraping led by Edgar Mesa, covering current techniques, ethical considerations, and practical applications using tools like Selenium and OpenAI's API.

Tuesday, 26th

• 📈 Finect Investment on Change/ 9am - 1pm: exclusive event for finance professionals focusing on the transformative impact of digital assets on the investment industry with emerging trends, opportunities, and the future of crypto-assets.
• 🇨🇳 China-EU E-commerce Summit/ 9am - 7pm: connecting e-commerce business leaders from China and Europe, with expert panels and discussions on digital economy trends and e-commerce growth.
• 🔒 Como Proteger tu Software y Beneficiarte de los Incentivos Fiscales/ 9.30 - 11am: explore strategies for protecting software through intellectual property mechanisms and leveraging fiscal incentives, such as the IP-Box. It includes an analysis of a recent Supreme Court decision on tax deductions for R&D and case studies.
• ☁️ Migration and Modernization Track | El Camino de la Modernización con AWS/ 9am - 3pm: at the Amazon Web Services office, learn about application modernization with strategies like cloud-native adoption and system evolution for agility, efficiency, and resilience. Ideal for IT leaders and software architects.
• 📊 El Emprendimiento en el Tercer Sector/ 9.30am - 12pm: case studies of non-profits and social organizations on the role of marketing in the success of social sector entrepreneurship.
• ☕️ Café Networking Velázquez/ 10 - 11.30am: relaxed networking opportunity for entrepreneurs, business owners, and freelancers, where participants can introduce themselves and establish connections.
• 🎓 Lo que Ningún MBA te Enseña Sobre Emprender/ 11am - 1pm: hear hidden truths about entrepreneurship with a session with Emilio Avilés Ávila, a serial entrepreneur, giving practical advice on how to implement open innovation strategies.
• 🍹 Premios Alfa Beta 2024/ 11am - 3pm: celebrating the best of the gaming industry, video games and innovative gaming hardware, with a jury composed of industry experts selecting winners across 28 categories.
• ☕️ Coffee Break con Óscar García/ 12 - 2pm: the CEO of Acevedo, Óscar García, shares insights on the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship. Discuss strategies to optimize and scale businesses in a relaxed setting.
• 💰 Presentación Informe Fondos Soberanos 2024/ 12.30 - 2pm: preseting the annual report on sovereign wealth funds, highlighting their global influence, investment trends, and record investments in Spain, for strategic sectors such as finance, real estate, and renewable energy.
• 🗣️ El futuro de la Comunicación en Medios Sociales/ 6.30 - 8pm: roundtable discussion on the challenges faced by communication directors in managing digital reputation and influence on social media.
• 📰 Definición, Uso y Gestión de Publications/ 6.45 - 8.45pm: session on optimizing content management with Liferay 7.4 with Jesús Blasco, who will guide you through its capabilities, including managing content versions for team collaboration and improvement of user experiences.
• 🎙️ Pitch Night & Networking/ 7 - 9pm: hosted by Imaguru Tech HUB to offer a platform for Eastern European startups to pitch their ideas to the Spanish market while enjoying wine and snacks.
• 🎤 Open Mic Storytelling Night/ 7 - 9pm:  fun and intimate event where new residents of Madrid can share personal, true stories with others in 3 to 8 minutes. No prior experience is required, and new speakers are always welcome. If you'd like to share a story, spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• ₿ Mantén tu Bitcoin Seguro - Taller de BitBox/ 7 - 9pm: worried about the security of your crypto security? Learn how to securely store your Bitcoin using the BitBox02 hardware wallet.
• 🥗 El Banquete #3 de Methub/ 7.30 - 9pm: immersive dialogue experience blending science and humanities, focusing on metabolism and disease, with a special guest, renowned scientist Carlos López Otín.
• 🍹 Networking Drink: Creando hábitos/ 7.30 - 9.30pm: talk by Nuria Mendoza Laiz on creating healthy life habits, covering topics like physical activity, nutrition, mental health, and burnout management to promote overall well-being in a fast-paced world - while having food & drinks.

Wednesday, 27th

• 🤖 AI Revolution Day/ 9am - 7.30pm: full-day event focusing on the transformative impact of artificial intelligence with talks from AI experts, practical demonstrations, and networking.
• 💁‍♀️ Female Founders Day/ 9.30am - 3pm: connecting female leaders in the innovative entrepreneurship ecosystem with keynote speeches, panel discussions, a pitch competition, and networking.
• 🎭 Negociación Eficaz: Entrena tus Soft Skills con Técnicas Teatrales/ 10 - 11.30am: improve your negotiation skills by using theatrical techniques, engaging in interactive exercises for your confidence and communication abilities in a professional negotiation setting.
• 🚚 Logistics, Automation, Empack/ 10am - 8pm (1/2): 2-day event at IFEMA for logistics and industrial automation featuring 3 parallel fairs: "Logistics & Industrial Build", "Logistics & Automation", and "Empack" on industrial packaging.
• 🤝 Contratación Pública para Empresas/ 10am - 12pm: understand how to participate in public procurement processes, covering topics like tenders, requirements, and benefits. Ideal if you are looking to expand into public sector contracts.
• 📈 Claves del Crecimiento de empresas deeptech/ 12 - 3pm: funding opportunities for deeptech companies, offering insights from experts in public and private funding, innovation strategies, and investment.
• ☕️ Coffee with Mónica Castilla/ 3.30 - 5pm: informal chat with Mónica Castilla, Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship Promotion at the Madrid City Council, discussing resources available for entrepreneurs, such as coworking spaces, training, acceleration programs, and investment forums.
• ❌ Coffee Break: Lecciones de una Startup que Fracasó/ 4 - 6pm: Paulo Futre Jr., co-founder of the brand Paulo Futre, shares his experience and lessons learned from the failure of his startup, with insights into the challenges faced in the entrepreneurial world, particularly in football and technology sectors.
• 🗣️ Taller de Comunicación Interna/ 5.30 - 7pm: methods and processes to improve internal communication within companies, covering topics like communication segmentation, formats, and channels, alongside the proper use of emails, meetings, and employee portals.
• 📊 Apache Kafka® Meetup/ 6.30 - 10pm: deep dive into Data with 3 speakers discussing Kafka monitoring, use cases for Kafka in Grafana Cloud, and the benefits of event-driven architectures with Confluent. it includes insights into OpenTelemetry, Kafka deployments, and real-time data streaming.
• 🤖 Oportunidades y Retos de la Inteligencia Artificial/ 7 - 9pm: roundtable discussion with experts from France and Spain who will explore the opportunities, challenges, and ethical concerns surrounding Artificial Intelligence, as well as the urgent need for regulation.
• 🍻 Afterwork for Digital Nomads and Freelancers/ 7 - 10.30pm: another episode of this afterwork event designed for digital nomads and freelancers, offering a relaxed atmosphere for networking, skill-sharing, and socializing.
• ✨ InnoBar Madrid: Innovación Abierta/ 8 - 9.30pm: focusing on open innovation, where entrepreneur Luis Ferrero will share insights on how startups can make the most of open innovation opportunities - including pitch sessions.
• 🗣️ Toastmasters, el Mejor Club para Aprender Oratoria/ 8 - 9.30pm: another weekly meeting of this worldwide-famous club dedicated to helping you improve your public speaking skills.

Thursday, 28th

• 😷 Impacto de Inteligencia Artificial en el Sector de la Salud/ 9am - 12pm: impact of AI on the healthcare sector, discussing its potential for improving processes and reducing costs through a roundtable debate.
• 🧑‍💻 Edulab EVIA: Laboratorio Social y Hackathon/ 9am - 2.30pm: social lab+hackathon aimed at addressing child and adolescent violence. Participants will explore prototypes developed to combat this issue and engage in co-creation activities to design solutions for building protective communities involving children and adolescents.
• ™️ La Franquicia para el Emprendimiento en España/ 9.30 - 11am: session on the role of franchises in entrepreneurship in Spain, featuring a roundtable discussion with experts from CEOE and Grupo Dia.
• 👗 Semana Francesa: Perfume, Moda, Art de Vivre/ 9.30am - 1.30pm: roundtable discussion on innovation in perfume, fashion, and the "art de vivre," highlighting trends, customer experience, sustainability, and the success of French luxury brands with industry leaders from companies like LVMH, L'Oréal, Guerlain, Cartier, and others.
• 🌐 Zona 360: Amplía tu Equipo y Construye una Empresa con Impacto/ 9.30am - 1.30pm: explore social responsibility initiatives and sustainable practices in business with workgroups and discussions, including insights from women leaders who have successfully implemented sustainability strategies.
• 👔 U-Match Las Rozas/ 10am - 1pm: job fair where university and vocational students can connect with companies in Las Rozas, offering opportunities for internships and job placements.
• ⌨️ Workshops pre-Data Saturday/ 3 - 7pm (1/2): in preparation of the Saturday event (see below), there will be technical workshops focusing on data, AI, and Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, SQL optimization, GenAI, and Power BI. For hard-core Data professionals (also looking at the price).
• ™️ Masterclass "Branding Espacial: Suma valor a tus proyectos"/ 4 - 6pm: masterclass on how spatial branding can enhance interior design projects by integrating brand identity into physical spaces, where experts from Cubird Interiorismo and Wings Factory will teach how to design spaces that communicate a brand’s values and story.
• 🔑 Navegando la Incertidumbre: Claves del Liderazgo/ 4 - 7pm: workshop on the keys to leadership in the 21st century, focusing on authenticity and personal growth.
• 🛍️ Semana Francesa: Innovación en Automoción y Retail/ 4 - 7pm: discussion on innovation in the automotive and retail sectors, with interventions from industry leaders from companies like Renault, Michelin, Carrefour, and Leroy Merlin.
• 🤖 IA Práctica para Profesionales de RRHH/ 5 - 8pm: for HR professionals, learn how to implement AI tools to improve productivity and optimize tasks, with hands-on learning and real-world examples. You will also develop a personalized action plan for integrating AI into your HR processes.
• 🌍 Liderazgo en Empresas Deslocalizadas/ 6 - 8pm: leadership strategies for managing teams in remote or decentralized companies. Learn how to create roles and improve leadership skills in a dislocated work environment.
• 🤬 Midiendo la Calidad de Código en WTF/min/ 6 - 8pm: yes, What The Fuck per minute is actually a thing in coding. Evaluate the quality of code in real-world projects and legacy systems with practical examples led by David Gómez, who will discuss common coding mistakes, provide design recommendations, and offer strategies for improving and maintaining code quality in software development, particularly in Java.
• 🏷️ Untagged Noviembre/ 6 - 8.30pm: monthly event focused on analytics and digital marketing, offering live talks, roundtables, and Q&A sessions on topics like data analysis, AI, privacy, and data security.
• 👀 Design Unleashed: Creating and Executing Design Vision/ 6.00 - 9.30pm: design professionals getting together to explore how to create and implement impactful design visions. Attend talks on screenless design, design strategy for complex challenges, and embedding design culture in organizations.
• 🤖 Innovación y Colaboración con Atlassian IA y Rovo/ 6.30 - 8pm: practical case study on AI with Atlassian Intelligence, demonstrating how Rovo Agents, powered by AI, can transform problem-solving and process automation within organizations.
• ☁️ Kubernetes y PAAP/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: for Cloud and Tech professionals - hear about the adoption of Kubernetes and cloud-native paradigms in organizations.
• 🚀 Raudamatic AI Talks - Historias Reales de IA en Empresas/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: at the Google for Startup Campus, speakers from companies like Freepik, Shopify, and BBVA, will discuss how AI is transforming businesses, commenting on AI agents, deploying AI in companies, and using AI to improve processes and user experiences.
• 🫂 Afterwork Solidario Afectados por la DANA/ 7.30 - 10pm: enjoy cocktails while supporting a good cause in this solidarity event organized by the Asociación de Jóvenes Profesionales del Seguro (AJPS) to support those affected by the recent flooding in Valencia.
• 🔀 Out in Tech after work - Monthly Mixer/ 8 - 10pm: a recurring event dedicated (but not limited) to LGBTQ+ individuals in tech. Connect over drinks in a social networking space for locals and newcomers in the tech industry.

Friday, 29th

• ☕️ KCN Desayuno de Networking/ 9.30 - 11am: socializing breakfast for professionals looking to connect and expand their networks in a relaxed setting. 
• 🚗 Presentación del Informe de Seguridad Vial DEKRA 2024/ 9.30am - 1.15pm: if you are into the Mobility sector, hear this presentation on DEKRA's 2024 Road Safety Report, with expert opinion on safer mobility and infrastructure. Plus, have some fun: experience driving simulators that demonstrate the dangers of alcohol and drug impairment while driving.
• 🚫 NoCodeDay/ 10am - 6.30pm: scared of coding? Learn how to create without it, with speakers, workshops, and discussions on the current possibilities of the No-code ecosystem and the impact of AI on future developments.
• 🙌 Reuniones de Empendedores/ 7 - 9pm: just network and connect with other entrepreneurs. As the saying goes, a trouble shared is a trouble halved ;)

Saturday, 30th

• 📊 Data Saturday (SQL)/ 8.30am - 7pm: if you love Data and SQL so much to dedicate your weekend to it, you will enjoy this full immersion in Big Data, Business Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence, with 36 expert sessions, workshops on advanced topics, networking, and giveaways.
• 🛍️ AMZ All Stars | E-commerce/ 10am - 6pm: e-commerce event for Amazon sellers and e-commerce entrepreneurs, with successful colleagues sharing real-life experiences and strategies for success.
• 🫨 Más Allá de la Ansiedad/ 11.30am - 2pm: business sometimes is hard and stressful. Join this workshop focused on understanding and managing anxiety and exploring its symptoms and origins. Coffee break for networking included.
• 🤐 El Poder de las Palabras/ 7 - 8.30pm: neuroscientist Mariano Sigman will explain how language shapes our beliefs and perceptions by going into how the words we choose can limit or empower us, providing tools to overcome limiting beliefs and improve relationships and personal growth.

Sunday, 1st

• It looks like it will be a relaxed business Sunday since there are no relevant meetups. Consider spending some time outdoors, maybe practising your negotiation skills at the local Christmas markets. See you next week!

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