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Week 19 // 5th to 11th May

Hola, Madrileños! Qué pasa this week in Madrid?

Monday, 5th

• 🔑 Tapas, Drinks and... Fully Homomorphic Encryption/ 6.30 - 11pm: meetup focused on fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) and its application in confidential smart contracts, with technical talks on Zama’s cryptographic tools like TFHE-rs and its integration with blockchain protocols. Followed by a social afterwork with food and music.
• 🥇 Liderando el Cambio: el Valor del Talento Business/ 7 - 9pm: panel discussion with industry experts from Samsung and Accenture about the critical role of hybrid Business-Tech professionals in driving strategic innovation and transformation, emphasizing the need for leaders who can align emerging technologies like AI and automation with business goals.
• 🍸 Professional Networking & Drinks | 3° anniversary/ 7.30 - 11.30pm: monthly business networking event (at its 3rd anniversary!) gathers professionals, entrepreneurs, and students to exchange ideas, find collaborators, and build connections through structured activities and informal conversations over drinks. It includes unique elements like an object-based networking dynamic and a "Gold Moment" spotlight for selected participants to present their work.

Tuesday, 6th

• ☁️ Migration and Modernization | Migración de datos/ 9am - 3pm: hands-on workshop at Amazon Web Services focused on cloud storage and data migration strategies using tools like DataSync, Snowball, and Database Migration Service. Learn practical techniques to streamline data transfers, optimize costs, and enable innovation through hybrid and cloud-native solutions.
• 🤝 Networking Madrid - Evento Presencial/ 1 - 3pm: recurring networking event, this time hosted in-person in Atocha. Join a structured yet dynamic environment to connect with professionals and learn the 3C method to turn ideas into action and support business growth.
• 📚 Entrepreneur Book Club/ 6 - 7.30pm: bilingual (English & Spanish) Entrepreneur Book Club session designed to discuss relevant books and simply connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and professionals.
• </> Kubernetes para el desarrollo de software/ 6.30 - 9pm: session with a Google Developer Group exploring how Kubernetes can be effectively used in software development to build decoupled architectures, including live demos, real-world success stories, and lessons learned.
• 💻 Cursor AI orientado a Java Enterprise Development/ 7 - 8.30pm: exploring how Cursor AI improves the daily work of Java Enterprise developers, focusing on developer experience, security in large organizations, and integration with frameworks like Spring Boot and Quarkus.
• 🐤 Maquinito Codiguito | Creative Coding + IA: Webcam/ 7 - 9pm: are you a beginner coder? Join this workshop on creative coding, teaching how to use webcam input for real-time image manipulation and animation, with pixel manipulation and pose detection - without requiring prior programming knowledge.
• 🔒 Saferlayer: el Nacimiento de un Producto/ 7 - 10pm: discussing the development of Saferlayer, a new digital product, mentioning key aspects of product creation such as distribution, problem identification, and continuous feedback through methods like "build in public." Followed by networking over drinks and snacks.

Wednesday, 7th

• 🔥 TechDay Madrid 2025 AI Series/ 9am - 2pm: OpenNebula's event about deploying multi-tenant AI infrastructure using open-source cloud solutions, with multiple expert-led sessions, live demos, and case studies on AI-as-a-Service, data sovereignty, and cloud-native flexibility, ending with a networking lunch.
• 🤖 OpenExpo Europe 2025 - HUMAINS: Humans Beyond AI/ 10am - 7.30pm (1/2): 2-day congress on AI, Blockchain & Web3, Cybersecurity, Extended Realities, and Digital Marketing, with multiple session hosted by technology experts. Access the link to explore the full agenda and speakers list.
• 🍺 Beer with… Pablo Urbano/ 5 - 6.30pm: Pablo Urbano, co-founder of AUARA, will share his experiences in developing projects to provide clean water to underserved communities and inspire entrepreneurs to find the purpose of their ventures.
• 😌 Bienestar Integral: el Hábito de las Grandes Líderes/ 5 - 7pm: event at Work Café Santander hosted by the President of the Tu Luz Association, discussing the importance of well-being as a key element of female leadership, the balance between body, mind, and spirit.
• 👀 Figma Config Watch Party 2025/ 6 - 8.30pm: inviting the community of Figma, one of the biggest web design tools, to gather and watch the keynote of the annual conference, to discuss the latest design innovations and connect with colleagues, designers and creatives.
• eCommerce a cucharadas/ 6.30 - 9.30pm: monthly eCommerce afterwork with expert talks and networking opportunities over a meal. Hear about topics like generative UIs in eCommerce and other practical applications of AI in the sector.
• 💪 Los Hábitos que Potencian tu Salud/ 7 - 8.30pm: motivational talk focused on improving health through simple daily habits, covering topics like diet, stress, exercise, immunity, and the impact of sedentary lifestyles, encouraging participants to make small changes for better health.
• </> Introducción a Firebase Genkit y Github Models/ 7 - 9.30pm: introduction to Firebase Genkit and GitHub Models, focusing on how developers can create GenAI applications with ease. Learn and discuss leveraging Firebase Genkit for Node.js and Go, deploying AI-based applications, and integrating generative AI models into their projects. Hosted by the Google Developer Group.
• ☕ OTC Contemporary Art presents...A Fireside Chat/ 8 - 10.30pm: discussion centered on the question: "Can I become an art collector?" It includes an introduction on the topic followed by a two-hour discussion on art collecting, with coffee, drinks, and snacks.

Thursday, 8th

• 🔥 Proptech Thursday/ 10am - 12pm: monthly event series that connects professionals to explore innovations shaping the future of PropTech (Property Technology), this time with experts from Microsoft, Goom, and Wembley Studios.
• 📩 Workshop y debate – IA aplicada a Servicios de Contact Center en Madrid/ 4.30 - 7pm: workshop dedicated to customer service directors in companies with at least 50 employees, about the application of AI in Contact Center Services, with topics like AI integration, technological solutions, operational challenges, and the future of customer service.
• ⛔ Clientes en Modo Apocalipsis. Manejo de Rreclamaciones y Crisis/ 5 - 7pm: conference about handling customer complaints and crises, focusing on how to manage complaints with empathy and convert them into opportunities for customer loyalty. Learn techniques for emotional connection, needs detection, and assertive communication to handle complaints effectively without burnout.
• 🔐 Taller de Ciberseguridad: Domina la Seguridad en Android/ 6 - 9.30pm: cybersecurity workshop by Samsung Dev Spain teaching developers how to secure Android applications by identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities in real-world apps. The session includes practical exercises on auditing apps, understanding the Android system architecture, and using tools like ADB and MobSF to mitigate risks like data leaks and code injections.
• 🤖 Lanza tu producto con IA en WordPress/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: discussing the development of Ploogins, an AI-powered plugin search tool for WordPress, sharing insights from the idea stage to launch and the collaboration process between different professionals in the WordPress community.
• 🙌 Antinetworking Construyendo Puentes/ 6 - 11.55pm: "anti-networking" event for the Pharma industry offering innovation, training, and fun, with a speed-networking session, discussions to solve business challenges, and icebreaker activities to enhance connections. It also includes a social dinner for networking.
• 🍺 Cañas A La Madrileña XIV/ 7 - 9.30pm: networking in its simplicity, focused on entrepreneurship and technology, where you can connect in a relaxed environment while enjoying cañas (small beers), drinks, and food.
• 💯 Branding ara Emprendedores sin Miedo/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: workshop designed to help entrepreneurs create an authentic and impactful brand, building a clear value proposition, using storytelling techniques, and improving both verbal and non-verbal communication to confidently express the brand's identity.

Friday, 9th

• 🚘 Urban Mobility 2.0 The Rise of Smart Vehicles and Smart Infrastructure/ 10am - 4.15pm: workshop on the rise of smart vehicles and infrastructure, discussing topics like autonomous vehicles, big data, and data collection, and including academic research presentations, industry innovations, and networking to explore new urban mobility solutions.
• 💻 BrowserStack QA Meetup/ 6 - 8pm: discussions on the human side of BrowserStack QA, a leading testing tool, emphasizing empathy and collaboration. It will offer networking opportunities and an introduction to the local QA community, with talks and a chance to engage with other professionals.
• 🌐 May Global Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Open Discussion/ 9pm - 00am: 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.

Saturday, 10th

• 👨‍💻 European Builders League: Madrid Hackathon/ 9am - 00pm: the European Builders League hosts this hackathon in a unique, non-traditional format where participants can work on their own projects with access to resources like mentors and computing power.
• 🤖 Build with AI: Explorando Gemini Nano, Integración de IA en Apps Android/ 10.30am - 2pm: workshop by Google Developer Group introducing Gemini Nano, Google’s AI solution for Android devices, and how developers can integrate it into their apps using the AI Edge SDK for features like offline audio transcription and text generation. Also, comparing Gemini Nano to other AI solutions.
• 👒 Coomadres Picnic & Pintura: Pinceleando tu interior/ 10.30am - 12.30pm: Coomadres invites women to a morning of self-reflection, art, and connection through a picnic-style brunch and a coaching workshop. Explore your self-perception, embrace your authentic image, and express it creatively on a canvas while connecting with other professionals.

Sunday, 11th

• 📖 Chapters for the Soul: The Brave Self Monthly Book Club/ 10.30am - 12.30pm: monthly book club focused on personal growth, spiritual exploration, and meaningful conversations. Engage in guided discussions, reflections, and connections with like-minded individuals while exploring books that inspire transformation.

📚 Bi-weekly Business Book Recommendation 📚

The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: a Guide to Wealth and Happiness by Eric Jorgenson.

👉 Download the digital version for free on the official website: navalmanack.com (yes, for free! No registration needed)

• What: a collection of the most meaningful lessons from Naval Ravikant, a widely successful entrepreneur and founder of AngelList, on business, building wealth, success, mindset, happiness, and philosophy. It's super easy to read and you can jump from section to section without the need to follow the order, but the principles are very valuable. It's so awesome in its simplicity that I already went through it a couple of times, and now that I write about it, I feel like picking it up again for a quick re-read.
• It's for you if: you want to learn the basic principles on how to build wealth, gain more leverage with your work, and understand what to focus on. While it's very high-level and does not give specific or practical instructions, I'm sure both beginners and experts will find inspiration.
• Key takeaways: build specific knowledge. Wealth is about the freedom of control your time. Play long-term games with long-term people. Read all the time. Avoid zero-sum games. Leverage technology and capital to scale. Happiness is a choice. and many more

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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 #30 (4.04.25)