Qué Pasa en Madrid

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

Week 51 // 16th to 22nd December

Hola, Madrileños! Qué pasa this week in Madrid?

Monday, 16th

• ✅ Biodiversidad en las Finanzas Sostenibles/11am - 1.30pm: deep dive into the role of biodiversity in sustainable finance, about regulatory frameworks, risk metrics, and sector-specific impacts.
• ☕ Coffee Break con el CEO de Bread Free/4 - 6pm: discussion with Daniel Gómez, CEO of Bread Free, about his entrepreneurial journey in creating gluten-free flours through innovative food technology. Learn about the startup's impact on the lives of people with celiac disease and gain insights into food-tech entrepreneurship.

Tuesday, 17th

• ☕ Café Networking - Velázquez/10 - 11.30am: relaxed networking opportunity for entrepreneurs, business owners, and freelancers, where participants can introduce themselves and establish connections.
• 🛜 Networking Madrid - Connecting People/1 - 3pm: professional networking event to build connections, learn through the exclusive 3C method, and collaborate in a dynamic environment aimed at personal and professional growth.
• 🤖 El Horizonte de la Inteligencia Artificial/6 - 8pm: session about the transformative impact of generative AI on coding and software development, analyzing its architectural, functional, and experiential implications. Presented by Javier Vélez, a seasoned expert in digital innovation.
• 👾 Gamer Tuesday - Futura Robot Megastore/6 - 9pm: immersive experience for gaming enthusiasts and creators, featuring new technology like virtual reality simulators and augmented reality tools, along with workshops on game development, AI, and Unity.
• 📲 Diseña, Desarrolla y Lanza/7 - 9pm: hosted by Ladies that UX and dedicated to women in tech (but not limited to), with Celia Rozalén sharing her journey as a freelance product maker and indiemaker. The session explores creativity and no-code tools for professional independence and building digital products outside the corporate world.
• 🎙️ Wrap 2024: crea tu historia de fin de año/7 - 9pm: masterclass focused on crafting personal narratives to reflect on and celebrate the highlights and lessons of 2024, led by experienced professionals in storytelling, strategic design, and public speaking.

Wednesday, 18th

• 📊 Expertos Confilegal - Estrategias Para la Auditoría del Futuro/10am - 2pm: bringing together industry leaders to discuss strategies for the future of auditing, focusing on the impact of CSRD, CS3D directives, and AI in the sector, with interviews and a roundtable on ESG audits and AI.
• 🚀 Startupxplore Investors Day/6 - 8pm: event for investors hosted at the Google for Startup Campus. The aim is to explore innovative startups with high scalability potential, featuring presentations from selected projects and networking opportunities.
• ☕ Café con EthicHubbers/6.30 - 9.30pm: informal gathering for those interested in cryptocurrency, blockchain, and their social impact. Simply connect, discuss the latest trends in decentralized finance (DeFi) and regenerative finance (ReFi), and share ideas in a relaxed environment over coffee.
• 🍺 Afterwork for Digital Nomads and Freelancers/7 - 10pm: another episode of this afterwork event designed for digital nomads and freelancers, offering a relaxed atmosphere for networking, skill-sharing, and socializing.
• 🍹 Real Estate Networking & Drinks/7.15 - 10.30pm: another appointment dedicated to real estate investors, both experienced and newcomers, providing an opportunity to connect with agents, investors, and property managers while gaining valuable advice on growing property portfolios - including a quick round of introductions followed by networking over drinks.
• 🎤 Excelencia Toastmasters/8 - 9.30pm: does Toastmasters really need an intro? It's the most famous public speaking club worldwide, and they host weekly sessions in Madrid, too. Improve your public speaking skills in a supportive environment where you can practice and learn from mistakes without judgments.

Thursday, 19th

• 🗣️ Taller Emplea: Mejora Tu Comunicación para las Entrevistas/10am - 1pm: workshop to improve your communication skills for job interviews. Learn about the importance of both verbal and non-verbal communication, practice effective communication techniques, and prepare for real interview situations.
• 🤖 De la IA a la Pista: Una Navidad diferente/4.30 - 6.30pm: combining a workshop on improving productivity with AI and a bachata dance class. Learn how to increase your work efficiency using AI, enjoy dancing, and network with others through an "invisible friend" game and drinks.
• 🍩 Triple Circula + Economía Dónut/6 - 8pm: attend a session on the "Doughnut Economy" explaining how this model promotes human prosperity while respecting planetary boundaries. The session concludes the clothing exchange initiative aimed at reducing excessive consumption during the holiday season.
• 🛰️ XMM-Newton: Desvelando los secretos del universo extremo/6 - 7.30pm: at the Planetario de Madrid, this conference explaining the XMM-Newton mission, the European Space Agency's flagship project for X-ray astronomy. It aims to explore extreme cosmic phenomena and test the fundamental laws of physics, with future discoveries expected in collaboration with other observatories.
• 🍻 End of Year Product Beers/7 - 9pm: inviting product managers and product development enthusiasts to reflect on the key learnings from 2024. You will have the possibility to share your biggest lessons of the year in a 3-minute session, followed by networking and a chance to connect with others in the digital product community.

Friday, 20th

• ☕ KCN Desayuno de Networking Madrid/9.30 - 11am: breakfast in a relaxed yet professional setting, promoting face-to-face interactions outside the usual office or Zoom meetings.
• 🏠 Puertas Abiertas - Interiorismo Profesional/10.30am - 7pm: open day at Insenia Design School Madrid, where you are invited to explore opportunities for professional development in interior design. The event includes masterclasses on AI in interior design, business models in the field, and practical workshops on creating mood boards.
• ☕ Oportunidades de Negocios para Emprendedores en Madrid/12 - 1pm: an event dedicated to Delegates, Managers, and Coordinators to understand how to leverage networking groups effectively.
• 👔 Reuniones de Empendedores/7 - 9pm: entrepreneurs just getting together, in the most simple way.

Saturday, 21st

• 🔥 AIFN - Founders & Investors Networking Walk/12 - 2.30pm: networking walk at El Retiro organized by AI Frontier Network, aimed at connecting founders, investors, and innovators in AI and technology through guided discussions and informal interactions in a natural setting.
• 🎁 Mercado Navideño | Mercado de Motores/11am - 9pm (1/2): while everybody is leaving the city or getting ready for the Christmas holidays, the Mercado de Motores will offer a Christmas special edition. As I always suggest, take the opportunity to have some fun while practising your negotiation skills with experienced flea market vendors. Who will win on the price?

Sunday, 22nd

• 🎁 Mercado Navideño | Mercado de Motores/11am - 9pm (2/2): second day of the Christmas special edition of Mercado de Motores. Will you sell or get sold?



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