Qué Pasa en Madrid

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

Week 10 // 3rd to 9th March

Hola, Madrileños! Qué pasa this week in Madrid?

Monday, 3rd

• 🍹 Professional Networking & Drinks/ 7.30 - 11.30pm: not an afterwork, but a networking event in its simplest form: an opportunity to meet professionals and entrepreneurs and exchange contacts while having a drink.

Tuesday, 4th

• 🔒 AWS Cloud: Network & Security Track/ 9am - 3pm: tech event at the Amazon Web Services office about networks and security, providing a deep dive into AWS's global network infrastructure, and including discussions on cloud migration, hybrid architectures, multi-region networking, and hands-on workshops.
• 👔 Masterclass “Conexión IMPACT"/ 9.30am - 12pm: free masterclass on multicultural leadership for business empowerment providing strategies and tools for navigating diverse corporate environments, led by an expert in corporate social responsibility and gender equality.
• 📉 La Violencia Económica Contra la Mujer/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: economic violence against women is a largely invisible issue affecting 11.5% of women. With expert speakers, this hybrid event will analyze its impact and discuss its inclusion in the new State Pact against Gender Violence.
• 💥 Business Speed Dating/ 6.30 - 9pm: a fast-paced networking event for professionals and freelancers, rotating through short conversations and including additional time to mingle over drinks afterwards.
• ₿ Casos y Sentencias Judiciales sobre Bitcoin/ 7 - 9pm: join a Q&A session on legal cases and rulings related to Bitcoin, led by lawyer and Bitcoiner Javier Maestre, and discuss past and ongoing cases, their legal interpretations, and related controversies in an open debate format.
• ⚡ Lightning Talks @ Maria Pandora/ 7.10 - 9pm: a series of lightning talks where speakers present diverse topics in 5-minute sessions, followed by an open Q&A.

Wednesday, 5th

• ☁️ Cloud Migration Strategies/ 9 - 3pm: another appointment at the Amazon Web Services office, this time on two key cloud migration strategies: re-hosting and relocation to AWS. Gain hands-on experience in minimizing manual tasks and speeding up migration processes to AWS infrastructure, including VMware.
• 🎯 ExperiencI.A: Impacto, Tendencias y Desafíos en Marketing Digital/ 12 - 2pm: discussing the impact of AI in digital marketing for automation, data processing, and personalization. It will present insights from the ExperiencI.A report and feature a roundtable with digital marketing experts, followed by a networking session with catering.
• 🤖 IA y Python al Máximo: Machine Learning en Casos Reales/ 6.30 - 7.30pm: workshop on how to apply Machine Learning (ML) techniques to analyze data and predict customer churn, covering the basics of ML, data preparation, and the implementation of predictive models using Python and related libraries.
• 🤝 Pensando con las Manos: Experiencia Práctica para Colaboración en Equipo/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: hands-on, collaborative experience focused on team communication beyond verbal language. Learn innovative ways to build consensus and contribute effectively within a team by engaging all senses, led by experts in user research and service design.
• 🤓 AWS Lecciones Aprendidas/ 6.30 - 9.30pm: sharing the lessons learned from practical experiences with the AWS Cloud, including a talk on Security Groups and the risks of Data Leaks. There will be open space discussions on getting started with Cloud computing followed by networking, food and drinks.

Thursday, 6th

• 🔥 Google Cloud Engage: Madrid/ 8.30am - 2pm: event designed for digital natives and startups, offering expert-led sessions on Google Cloud solutions for startup success. Topics include building scalable infrastructure, AI applications, SecOps strategies, and data-driven decision-making, along with a networking and lunch.
• 🔐 El Directivo Ante el Reto de la Ciberseguridad/ 9.30 - 11am: providing a strategic view of cybersecurity from the executive perspective, with keynote speeches and a panel discussion on key tools, operational approaches, and strategic challenges.
• 🦾 IV SciTech Day/ 10am - 6pm: full day event organized by the Universidad Europea de Madrid with talks and workshops on the intersection of science and technology. Topics like AI, sustainable IT, autonomous vehicles, and the latest innovations will be discussed.
• 🚀 Startup Day - Programa de Aceleración/ 11am - 1pm: opportunity to meet the finalists of the third edition of the Startup Acceleration Program by Alcobendas Emprende. Learn about new entrepreneurial projects, explore the services offered and network within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• 💻 De Figma a Vue: Construcción de UI accesible con Tailwind y Nuxt/ 6.30 - 8.30pm: tech explanations on transforming Figma designs into accessible component libraries with Vue and Tailwind, while exploring integration into real projects with Nuxt and optimizing performance and accessibility.
• </> Con un API y con Paciencia, Liferay Pierde la Cabeza/ 6.45 - 8.45pm: coding and tech event about optimizing Headless content management in Liferay using its API. Learn how to manage and visualize web content externally, without relying on Liferay’s built-in modules or templates and participate in a hands-on workshop.
• 🍻 Madrid Afterwork Meetup: Copas & Connect!/ 7 - 10pm: relaxed afterwork for professionals and entrepreneurs to network while enjoying craft beers and listening to inspiring guest speakers.
• 🥃 Ecommerce After Work Drinks/ 7.30 - 9.30pm: networking event hosted regularly designed to meet with other professionals working in the e-commerce sector (but not limited to) while having a drink in a relaxed setting. 
• 🌐 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, 7th

• 🚀 Startup Networking, Investor Relations & Open-Mic Pitching/ 6 - 9.30pm: networking evening that includes open mic startup pitching and investor connections. Join to showcase your startups, receive feedback, and network with other entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals in Madrid's startup ecosystem.
• 🤝 Networking for Tech Startups/Founders/Investors/Developers/ 7 - 9pm: recurring networking event for professionals working (or interested) in the Tech industry, to connect, share experiences, and explore business opportunities.

Saturday, 8th

• 🥂 A Night Out with Entrepreneurs: Madrid | 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.
• ☕ The Founder's Oasis: A Late Night Tea Lounge/ 7 - 11pm: community event for global visionaries to engage in dynamic workshops and connect over tea and Mediterranean-inspired food. The event includes a guided meditation, a workshop on public speaking, and a space to share insights with other conscious founders.

Sunday, 9th

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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 #21 (02.03.25)