Jan 26-Feb 1 // FinTech Conf, CISO vs CEO, Founder Stories, Storytelling and AI Meetups

Jan 25, 2026 5:01 pm

Qué Pasa en Madrid

Your weekly newsletter with Business & Tech events in Madrid.

Week 5 // 26 January to 1 February

Hola, Madrileños! After the holiday break, we are back with the first edition of 2026. The question is... Qué pasa this week in Madrid?

Monday, 26

☕ Founders Coffee - Meetup for Entrepreneurs/ 10am - 12pm: informal morning coffee meetup for entrepreneurs to connect through open conversation.
🤝 Negotiation: Turn Conflicts into Opportunities/ 6 - 7.30pm: hands-on workshop focused on practical negotiation techniques to manage conflict, communicate clearly, and reach mutually beneficial agreements, organized by the IE University.
🍻 Cervecívica - La política de los bares/ 8 - 9.30pm: discussion exploring how bars function as everyday political and social spaces, shaping community ties and informal political life., with a conversation with sociologist Javier Rueda on the role of ordinary social settings in politics.

Tuesday, 27

🤝 Cómo Lleagar a tus Compradores B2B: Tendencias y Oportunidades/ 9 - 11am: session on how companies can reach and convert B2B buyers by understanding current purchasing behavior and digital buyer journeys, with the use of global platforms and AI-driven tools.
📈 Plan de Empresa: Cómo Ordenar tu Proyecto Empresarial/ 10am - 2pm: training for entrepreneurs on structuring a business idea into a clear, decision-ready business plan, with value proposition, business model, market analysis, operations, and basic financials through applied tools and exercises.
🏆 Invitación Premios Entalpía/ 12 - 3pm: award ceremony recognizing individuals from the national innovation ecosystem who actively support and enable entrepreneurship, with winners selected by entrepreneurs themselves. A good occasion to meet experienced colleagues and connect with them over an informal gathering.
🤖 Mindstone Madrid January AI Meetup/ 6 - 9pm: monthly AI meetup with technical demos, productivity use cases, and discussion on the broader impact of AI.
🎬 Première de Buenas Ideas/ 7 - 9pm: premiere screening of a documentary series showcasing entrepreneurs behind established companies and the core principles driving their growth, including a conversation with founders and creators.

Wednesday, 28

✨ Presentación InPulse/ 1 - 2.30pm: launch event for InPulse, a community supporting cultural and creative sector entrepreneurs with social and environmental impact. They will present the year program, including workshops, expert sessions, advisory spaces, and guided exercises for project development.
🤖 Taller - Soluciones de Digitalización+IA: El Paradigma del SEO en Motores Generativos/ 3 - 5pm: practical workshop on optimizing SEO for GenAI and traditional search engines, focusing on prompts, on-page strategies, linkbuilding, and analytics.
🎯 Decisiones Que Crean Destinos/ 4 - 7pm: session at Work Cafè Santander combining mini-presentations and networking to explore personal and professional reinvention, on topics like expansion projects, collaborative economy, and creating new income opportunities.
💳 Fintech CONF 2026/ 6.45 - 9.30pm: conference on the transformation of FinTech through engineering, design, and AI integration in products, operations, and teams, with brief talks by established experts on the field.
🛍️ Conoce el Mundo del eCommerce/ 7 - 8.30pm: inroductory session on eCommerce explaining business models, idea validation, platform choice, logistics, payments, customer acquisition, and digital marketing.
🔐 CISO meets CEO/ 7 - 10pm: forum for CEOs and CISOs to discuss digital resilience, cybersecurity priorities, and executive decision-making, including panels with C-level directors from Iberdrola, INDITEX, Santander, and Cellnex Telecom.

Thursday, 29

☕ Climate Coffee/ 8.30 - 10.30am: monthly meetup for anyone interested in climate impact, climate tech, and impact investing, offering a space for founders, investors, and professionals to connect and discuss projects in both English and Spanish.
💥 Coffee Break con Myhixel: Cómo Romper Tabúes y Construir una Startup de Impacto/ 12am - 2pm: informal “coffee break” with Andrés del Toro, cofounder of Myhixel - a company for men's health, about the practical challenges of building a startup: team creation, talent retention, and effective communication.
🔥 Startup Express IA: Crea y Lanza tu Proyecto con IA en una Tarde/ 3 - 7pm: hands-on workshop for entrepreneurs, students, and professionals to create and launch a startup in a single afternoon using generative AI and no-code tools.
💰 Finanzas Inteligentes para Emprendedores: Instrumentos, Riesgos y Oportunidades/ 6.30 - 7.30pm: workshop for entrepreneurs focused on smart financial management, covering investment instruments, risk management, reinvestment strategies, and financial opportunities for 2026.
🚀 Founders Stories – Real Decisions Behind Growing Companies/ 7 - 9pm: event at The Shed Coworking for founders scaling startups globally, with real experiences, challenges, and strategic insights from professionals who have navigated growth, partnerships, and setbacks.
🗣️ Storytelling para Impulsar tu Influencia/ 7 - 9pm: workshop on using storytelling to improve influence in design and professional settings, adapt messages to audiences, make ideas memorable, and drive decision-making through compelling narratives.
💬 Lo que la IA no Puede Hacer por Ti - Comunicar con Confianza/ 7 - 9pm: workshop at Aticco Coworking focused on building public speaking skills, developing a clear and confident pitch, and applying practical techniques to communicate ideas effectively

Friday, 30

❌ F*ck the Small Talk: Madrid #1/ 7 - 9.30pm: social event designed to have meaningful conversations among strangers through guided activities and small group discussions.