Microsoft 365 Copilot Training for Operations

⌖ Madrid

A two-hour, in-person AI agents workshop for business professionals in Madrid on 16 September 2026, no coding or technical jargon required. Designed to turn a fast-moving technology topic into practical business insight, AI Agents for Business Professionals will help you understand where AI agents can save time, reduce costs and create new opportunities across your organisation. Rather than focusing on software development, the workshop explains agents in straightforward business language so you can assess potential use cases and act with greater confidence. What the workshop covers Across three focused modules, you’ll explore: - What AI agents are and why they matter: Build a clear, business-level understanding of how agents work and why they are reshaping operations across industries. - How AI agents create business value: Examine where agents can support automation, improve decision-making, increase efficiency and unlock growth. - How to spot the right opportunities: Apply a simple framework for identifying valuable agent use cases within your own workflows and operations. The session also addresses the boundaries of the technology, what AI agents can and cannot do, so you can ask better questions, evaluate risks and communicate more effectively with technology teams and vendors. What you’ll take away By the end of the two-hour workshop, you should have: - A practical understanding of AI agents without unnecessary jargon - A framework for identifying opportunities across your organisation - Greater confidence when evaluating proposals, tools and potential use cases - Clear next steps shaped around your own business context This is an accessible, non-technical session for executives, managers and business leaders, as well as professionals working in operations, HR, marketing and finance. Entrepreneurs and business owners considering how to scale operations without building a technical team will also find it relevant. No coding experience is required.… Register for this event

◎ Online

Hosted by Chris Fregly

This monthly online meetup brings together AI developers and engineers focused on squeezing maximum performance from GPU-accelerated deep learning workloads. Hosted by Chris Fregly and Antje Barth, the session dives deep into the practical optimization techniques needed to make PyTorch models run faster and more efficiently on GPU hardware. The September 2026 meetup features two technical talks specifically focused on GPU, PyTorch, and CUDA performance optimizations. Whether you're training large language models, running inference at scale, or simply trying to reduce your cloud GPU bills, understanding these low-level optimization techniques is essential for production AI systems. The meetup covers the full stack — from CUDA kernel optimization to PyTorch-specific performance patterns that can dramatically improve throughput and reduce latency. This is part of a recurring monthly series that meets every third Monday, creating a consistent learning community for performance-focused AI engineers in Madrid and beyond. The online format means you can join from anywhere with an internet connection, making it accessible to a global audience of performance engineers. Chris Fregly is the author of an O'Reilly book on AI Systems Performance Engineering, bringing deep expertise in optimizing AI algorithms and infrastructure. The meetup connects to broader resources including a GitHub repository with code examples, a YouTube channel with recorded sessions, and a free Generative AI course on DeepLearning.ai. Ideal for machine learning engineers, DevOps professionals working with AI infrastructure, and anyone running PyTorch workloads who wants to understand performance bottlenecks at the GPU level. Prior experience with PyTorch and basic understanding of GPU computing concepts will help you get the most from the technical discussions. The meetup format includes introductions, community updates, and two focused technical talks with time for Q&A. Join via Zoom to learn from practitioners who are solving real-world performance challenges in production AI systems. [Register for this event](https://www.meetup.com/ai-performance-engineering-meetup-madrid/events/ckvnttyjcmbcc/?eventOrigin=groupupcomin

⌖ Madrid

Red Hat Summit: Connect comes to Madrid on 23 September 2026, bringing expert insight into AI, automation and enterprise technology. This one-day Summit: Connect event is an opportunity to explore the latest Red Hat tools, technologies and solutions with guidance from experts. The programme is positioned around helping organisations define their next steps, making it particularly relevant to teams deciding how AI, hybrid cloud, application platforms and automation could support future business and technology strategies. What to expect The event page highlights several areas across Red Hat’s enterprise technology ecosystem: - Artificial intelligence: developing, deploying and monitoring AI models and applications across hybrid cloud environments, including technologies such as Red Hat AI Enterprise, Red Hat AI Inference, Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI and Red Hat OpenShift AI. - Enterprise automation: scaling automation across technologies, teams and operating environments through Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. - Application development: simplifying how organisations build, modernise, deploy and manage applications at scale with Red Hat OpenShift. - Hybrid cloud and Linux: creating more consistent operating environments with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and supporting cloud-native workloads. - Infrastructure modernisation: topics across virtualisation, containerised workloads, edge computing and digital sovereignty. - Security and compliance: approaches to building, deploying and monitoring security-focused software and protecting critical infrastructure. Beyond individual products, the wider focus covers the practical challenges of connecting platforms, people and processes across complex enterprise environments. Industry areas referenced by Red Hat include financial services, healthcare, automotive, telecommunications, media, the public sector and industrial organisations. Who should attend? The content will be most useful to IT leaders, enterprise architects, developers, platform and operations teams, automation practitioners, AI specialists, Red Hat customers and technology partners. It should also appeal to decision-makers evaluating how open-source enterprise platforms can contribute to application modernisation or AI adoption.… Register for this event

⌖ Madrid · Fundación Juan XXIII-Roncalli

Hosted by AI Security Engineers - Madrid, ES

Descubre cómo una IA puede convertirse en un adversario autónomo para auditorías ofensivas en esta charla presencial de ciberseguridad en Madrid. El 24 de septiembre de 2026 a las 18:00 CEST, AI Security Engineers Madrid presenta una sesión técnica sobre el salto desde las herramientas aisladas y los scripts de pentesting hacia agentes de IA capaces de razonar, decidir y ejecutar acciones desde una consola. El encuentro tendrá lugar en la Fundación Juan XXIII-Roncalli, situada en Av. Gran Vía del Este, 1, Vicálvaro, Madrid, con acceso cercano desde Metro Vicálvaro, línea 9. La organización indica que comenzará puntualmente. De scripts a una “conciencia ofensiva” Esta primera sesión gratuita abrirá la caja negra de BLACKBOXAI para explicar cómo un modelo de IA puede operar como agente autónomo de auditoría ofensiva. En lugar de quedarse en la automatización básica o la teoría académica, la charla mostrará el diseño de un prompt orientado a imitar la mentalidad de un atacante real. Partiendo únicamente de una dirección IP o un dominio, el agente puede analizar el entorno, justificar sus decisiones y elegir sus siguientes acciones mediante un modelo crítico de decisión. La sesión abordará: - Las limitaciones del pentesting tradicional y el coste de enumerar objetivos por inercia. - El diseño del “cerebro” de un agente que trabaja en modalidad Black Box. - La diferencia entre ejecutar comandos y razonar sobre vulnerabilidades y riesgos. - La elección contextual entre comportamientos sigilosos o agresivos. - Las implicaciones de sistemas autónomos que priorizan el compromiso real frente al volumen de hallazgos. Demostración y ponente El público verá en directo enumeración autónoma, priorización inteligente de vectores de ataque, decisiones basadas en contexto y una IA operando desde la línea de comandos como adversario estratégico. La charla estará a cargo de Kneda, especialista en ingeniería social, intrusión física y ciberseguridad ofensiva. Es miembro activo de HackerDreams, coorganizador de HackMadrid y creador habitual de desafíos Capture The Flag. También ha impartido conferencias y formaciones sobre hacking ofensivo, phishing, intrusión física y auditoría avanzada. En 2019 obtuvo, junto a Rod Soto de HackMiami, el tercer puesto en la categoría de Redes de las finales de DefCon.… Register for this event

Discord

Sponsors: Snyk

⌖ Madrid · Impact Hub Alameda - Coworking Madrid Centro

Hosted by Work for Social

Care for Social es un hackathon presencial en Madrid para co-crear soluciones sobre cuidados, corresponsabilidad e igualdad de género mediante innovación social. El 25 de septiembre de 2026, profesionales, entidades sociales, personas expertas, emprendedores, estudiantes y ciudadanía se reunirán en Madrid para abordar un reto que afecta al bienestar, las oportunidades y las trayectorias profesionales de millones de personas: la distribución desigual de los cuidados. Organizada por Work for Social, esta jornada propone pasar de la reflexión a la acción colectiva. Durante seis horas, los participantes combinarán perspectivas y experiencias para desarrollar soluciones, propuestas y campañas capaces de impulsar una sociedad más corresponsable e igualitaria. Una jornada de diseño colaborativo El encuentro tendrá un formato intensivo, presencial y participativo. Profesionales de la innovación social y el design thinking facilitarán dinámicas de trabajo en equipo para avanzar por distintas etapas: - Identificar retos relacionados con los cuidados, la conciliación y la igualdad de género. - Generar ideas desde perfiles diversos y complementarios. - Convertir esas ideas en propuestas concretas y accionables. - Explorar iniciativas con potencial de impacto social. - Compartir aprendizajes, perspectivas y experiencias entre participantes. Además de contribuir a los proyectos creados durante la jornada, quienes asistan podrán ampliar su red de contactos y entrar en contacto con una comunidad comprometida con el cambio social. ¿A quién se dirige? Care for Social está abierto a profesionales de empresas, personas vinculadas al sector social, emprendedores, agentes de cambio, estudiantes e investigadores. También puede participar cualquier persona interesada en construir respuestas colectivas en torno a los cuidados y la corresponsabilidad. La variedad de perfiles es una parte central de la experiencia: el objetivo es aprovechar la inteligencia colectiva para enriquecer las propuestas. Información práctica… Register for this event

Sponsors: European Union

⌖ Madrid · Calle Alcala 95

Build technology solutions to tackle world hunger at BCG Platinion’s free, two-day hackathon in Madrid on 16–17 October 2026. This in-person hackathon gives participants the opportunity to spend two focused days developing bold, meaningful solutions to one of the world’s most pressing challenges. Rather than working on a purely theoretical brief, you’ll build around the real-world issue of global hunger alongside BCG Platinion consultants and technology experts. Who should apply? The hackathon is designed for people who want to combine technology, problem-solving and social impact. BCG Platinion specifically welcomes: - IT Architects - AI Architects - Software developers - People with a strong passion for technology - Those interested in the intersection of consulting and tech The event page does not specify a required experience level, making the opportunity relevant to established technical professionals as well as passionate technologists interested in exploring consulting-led problem-solving. This application link is specifically for applicants based in Madrid. What to expect Across the two-day format, participants will work on creating practical technology solutions focused on world hunger. The collaborative setting offers a chance to build alongside BCG Platinion’s consultants and tech experts, learn how other technology-minded participants approach a complex global problem, and apply your skills to work intended to have genuine meaning. The event takes place at Calle Alcalá 95, 28003 Madrid, running from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on 16 and 17 October 2026 in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Participation is completely free, and BCG Platinion states that all event-related expenses will be covered. Applicants must submit both a resume and motivation letter by Sunday, 13 September 2026 at 11:59 PM. The registration process requires candidates to sign in and upload their resume or CV. For further details about the programme and application process, read the BCG Platinion Hackathon information and FAQs. Apply for the BCG Platinion Hackathon 2026