Qué Pasa en Madrid

Your weekly newsletter with Business & Tech events for professionals and entrepreneurs in Madrid.

Week 13 // 24th to 30th March

Hola, Madrileños! Qué pasa this week in Madrid?

Monday, 24th

• 😬 Taller de Escenas Temidas/ 12.30 - 2.30pm: workshop designed to help you face and overcome your biggest fears in a supportive and friendly environment, with practical techniques useful for both personal growth and professional use.
• 🤝 The 30/ 5.30 - 8.30pm: one of the three annual events part of an initiative of IE University that gathers 30 of the most promising entrepreneurial students to share experiences and startup ideas with the public. Hosted at the International Lab (center of innovation of Ayuntamiento de Madrid), along with high-impact talks from executives of companies like Google, Amazon, and KPMG.
• 🅱️ La Generación B Lidera el Camino/ 5 - 7pm: roundtable discussion and celebrating the B Corp movement - which consists of businesses that prioritize social and environmental impact. Engage with industry leaders, explore challenges and opportunities in impact-driven business, and enjoy an informal afterwork session within the B Corp community.
• 🎯 Diseñando Productos Con El Tiempo Como Variable/ 7.15 - 9.15pm: talk on product management at the Google for Startups Campus by Christian Becerra, VP of Product at Alibaba, focused on designing products with time as a key variable.

Tuesday, 25th

• 🤖 AWS Generative AI Day/ 9am - 2.30pm: presenting the latest advancements in GenAI with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including tools and technologies like Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Q Developer. Attend technical sessions, business talks, and workshops with experts from AWS and partner organizations like Anthropic, Accenture, and Keepler.
• 🍕 Masterclass “Claves sobre la salida a bolsa de Cox y el caso Telepizza”/ 9.30 - 11am: sorry, no pizza this time: this event focuses on the stock market strategies emerging from Cox's IPO and lessons from Telepizza's market entry. José Carlos Olcese, former CEO of both companies, will share his expertise in investment and corporate governance.
• 🗣️ Networking Madrid/1 - 3pm: periodic networking meetup, this time hosted in-person, designed to help professionals connect, grow, and share ideas while learning the "3C" method for transforming ideas into actions, and offering a dynamic environment ideal for career or project growth.
• 🏠 Women in Real Estate/ 6.30 - 7.30pm: hosted at the University’s Campus Maria de Molina, it will feature a roundtable discussion with leading women in real estate and focusing on how women are shaping the future of the real estate industry through innovation, leadership, and strategic decision-making.
• </> Revealing the Magic Behind Java Annotations/ 7 - 8.30pm: tech session by Álvaro Sánchez-Mariscal, a committer from the Micronaut Framework, about techniques for both runtime and compile-time annotation processing in Java, including open-source projects and how frameworks like Spring, Hibernate, and Micronaut process annotations.
• 🌐 Descentralizando al Ser Humano: Diseño para Futuros Simbióticos/ 7 - 9pm: hosted by Ladies that UX Madrid with a Strategic Design expert and founder of Superbravas exploring the concept of nature as a key player in business strategies.
• 👨🏻‍💻 Nunca Serás Sénior si Vas Solo/ 7 - 9pm: this time the Google Developer Group invites Jorge Castaño, a FrontEnd Lead at Kepler-Cheuvreux (fintech company), to discuss the importance of seeking help and working collaboratively to accelerate professional growth. The session will cover three main points: mentorship, teamwork, and continuous learning to achieve career success in the tech industry.
• 🫠Open Mic Storytelling - "Catastrophe"/ 7 - 9pm: join an open-mic storytelling event where you can share personal stories about "catastrophes" or other experiences in an intimate and fun setting, welcoming both listeners and new speakers, with each story lasting 1 to 5 minutes.
• 🔄 She Hit Refresh/ 8 - 10pm: this is a gathering for women aged 30+ who have moved abroad. The event will be filmed for a documentary and includes a two-hour open bar, providing a great opportunity to connect with like-minded women and share experiences.

Wednesday, 26th

• 📈 Stripe Live Madrid 2025/ 9.30am - 6.30pm: fintech summit by Stripe for business leaders, technology professionals, and entrepreneurs looking to optimize their financial operations through technology with keynotes, panels, roundtable discussions, and live demonstrations on conversion strategies, omnichannel commerce, and embedded payments.
• 🔐 Desayuno "Ciberseguridad y Protección de Datos"/ 9.45 - 11.45am: business breakfast focused on cybersecurity and data protection, organized by Asociación de Empresarios de Alcobendas on topics like the European Cybersecurity Directive (NIS2), ENS, ISO 27001, GDPR and other compliance regulations.
• 🍔 Creación de Contenido en el Sector HORECA/ 11am - 1pm: exploring the impact of content creators on the HORECA sector (HOtel, REstaurant, CAtering) with challenges and opportunities in influencer collaborations, insights on successful campaigns and strategies to increase brand visibility and customer engagement.
• 🤓 Formación ASEME: Cuestiones Legales para Autónomos/ 5 - 7pm: hosted at the Work Café Santander to provide legal guidance for freelancers and entrepreneurs on topics like self-employment vs company, tax obligations, and social security contributions, led by a business law expert.
• 🗣️ Club de la Oratoria/ 7 - 9pm: 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.
• 🧠 Diseñando el Comportamiento en la Era de los Algoritmos Paternalistas/ 7 - 9pm: discussing how technology influences human decision-making during an interactive session led by expert researchers, including a book presentation on algorithmic control and behavioural biases and offering food for thought to those interested in the intersection of AI, psychology, and digital design.
• 💻 Q&A con José Valim y Presentación LiveViewPortal con Víctor Fernández/ 7 - 9.30pm: tech session with the creator of Elixir and an expert on LiveViewPortal, a library for embedding LiveViews into third-party pages. Hosted by Doofinder, the event includes networking, drinks, and pizza for attendees.

Thursday, 27th

• 🤖 Microsoft AI Tour Madrid/ 9am - 6.30pm: full-day AI event by Microsoft on the latest innovations in Artificial Intelligence. Explore AI's value, learn from Microsoft experts, and engage in networking and hands-on sessions to accelerate transformation and develop responsible AI practices.
• ✅ Liderazgo Sistémico: Visión Estratégica sobre la Sostenibilidad/ 10am - 5pm: training for professionals to address complex sustainability challenges, focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects. Explore systemic leadership, humanistic leadership, and practical tools for integrating systemic thinking into business strategies.
• 👔 Comida Empresarial/ 12.30 - 4.30pm: exclusive setting for professionals to network, grow, and build meaningful relationships within an entrepreneurial club while having lunch at the restaurants in the Retiro park.
• 🤝 Más allá del Networking: Establecer Límites con Confianza/ 4 - 5.30pm: offering a space especially for women professionals to learn how to handle uncomfortable or challenging situations in networking and work relationships.
• </> MuleSoft - IA, API Ops y Automatización/ 6 - 8.30pm: learn about the latest developments in AI, hyper-automation, and successful use cases with MuleSoft from experts of companies like NTT DATA, Celonis, Salesforce.
• 🥃 Afterwork de Desarrolladores con InterSystems/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: meetup hosted at InterSystems Iberia, perfect for AI enthusiasts looking to explore how Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is transforming GenAI models. It will also include demos and free pizza & drinks.
• 🤖 IA Aplicada en las Empresas/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: application of AI in businesses, particularly startups driving innovation. Speakers will cover topics like AI for entrepreneurs, sustainability challenges, data center issues, and training AI.
• 📊 MUG Madrid: MongoDB en la Vida Real/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: if you're into Data, lean into MongoDB's real-world applications with a session led by a Data Leader expert in data analytics, machine learning, and GenAI. He will discuss strategies for implementing data analytics and AI in business operations.
• 📢 Marketing Managers Night​​​​​​​​​​/ 7 - 9pm: event focused on pharmaceutical marketing, discussing topics like AI, innovation, and patient experience. Hear from industry experts about the evolving skills needed for growth in the field and how AI is transforming the sector.
• Afterwork for Digital Nomads/ 7.00 - 11pm: another episode of this afterwork event designed for digital nomads and freelancers, offering a relaxed atmosphere for networking, skill-sharing, and socializing.

Friday, 28th

• 🤗 Eduemoción 2025/ 9am - 2pm: round tables and talks promoting emotional education, critical thinking, and the search for life's purpose while addressing how to cultivate reflection and values in society, particularly in the context of education.
• 💵 Ventas sin Fricción: Domina la Prospección y el Cierre/ 10am - 12pm: sales professionals, anyone? Improve your sales skills, specifically in prospecting and closing deals, by learning strategies and techniques to confidently close more business opportunities.
• ☕ Coffee Party/ 11am - 1pm: coffee, fuel for people. Enjoy this event with specialty coffee, engage in meaningful conversations, and network in a relaxed rooftop environment - hopefully without rain!
• 🔥 TEDxVillanueva/ 3 - 10.30pm: the famous TEDx, a local gathering where live TED-like talks and performances are shared with the local community, this time is hosted at Universidad Villanueva and will consist of 8 inspiring talks, a coffee break, dinner, networking opportunities, and a DJ.

Saturday, 29th

• 🤖 Sherpa Day 2025: El Evento Definitivo de Marketing Digital e IA/ 9am - 8.30pm: full-day digital marketing and AI event with 18 top industry speakers and over 13 hours of strategic content including SEO, social media, branding, and AI-driven marketing. Networking is of course part of it, with dedicated sessions for lunch break and beerworking.
• 📸 Syntesica Pop-Up/ 11am - 7pm (1/2): not strictly business but more into fashion, art design, ethical and sustainable trends, with live DJ sets, artistic performances, and networking opportunities for creatives. Explore designs from emerging designers while connecting with photographers, stylists, and content creators.
• How I Met Your Purpose: An Intentional Coffee & Walk/ 12 - 1.30pm: inviting conscious creatives and entrepreneurs to join a coffee and walk gathering to create new meaningful connections and discuss personal and professional growth, organized by The Brave Self.
• 💪 Clases de Habilidades Sociales en Madrid/ 5 - 7pm: social skills class hosted weekly at the local Starbucks, designed to help you become more magnetic, build meaningful connections, and improve your personal and professional relationships.

Sunday, 30th

• 📸 Syntesica Pop-Up/ 11am - 7pm (2/2): not strictly business but more into fashion, art design, ethical and sustainable trends, with live DJ sets, artistic performances, and networking opportunities for creatives. Explore designs from emerging designers while connecting with photographers, stylists, and content creators.

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.

This was Fuckup Nights (Vol. XV) last week, were you also there?

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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 #24 (23.03.25)