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Explicar las decisiones de RRHH: el problema de los datos sobre competencias
Tue, Feb 24, 5:30 PM[Apúntate aquí](https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation) a una conversación honesta sobre las decisiones más difíciles en RRHH 🙌 Esto es lo que hemos organizado junto a [Tiago Santos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagosantospereira/)👇 Habrá una mesa redonda para responsables de RR. HH. que se ven sometidos a una presión creciente al tomar decisiones estratégicas sobre las personas. Facilitada por [Erick Rivera,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickriveram/) con la participación de [Tiago Santos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagosantospereira/), influencer de RR. HH. en España y [Rossana Montemurro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossanamontemurro/), directora de RR. HH. de [Cooltra](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooltra-com/), la sesión explorará: 📌Dónde se interrumpe la visibilidad de las competencias 📌Qué aceptan realmente los directivos como «respuesta acertada» 📌En qué puntos se sienten más expuestos los responsables de recursos humanos cuando tienen que justificar sus decisiones. Una conversación interactiva sobre experiencias reales, seguida de un networking informal durante un picoteo. 🗓️ ¿Cuándo? ¡El 24 de febrero, a partir de las 6:30 PM! 📍¿Dónde? En Tech Barcelona, Pier 01 (dirección exacta en la entrada). Para más información sobre el programa y para inscribirte, encuentra todo en este enlace: [https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation](https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation) [hashtag#RRHH](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23rrhh&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [hashtag#personas](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23personas&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [hashtag#competencias](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23competencias&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED)
AI Afterwork: Real AI for Real Problems
Mon, Mar 2, 6:00 PMAt InnoIT Consulting, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming meetup on **Monday, March 2, at 7:00 PM.** 🎙️*AI Afterwork: Real AI for Real Problems* **SPEAKERS** * **[Àlex Rodríguez](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexrodba/)** (CEO, MarsBased) * **[Matthias Brenninkmeijer](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-brenninkmeijer/)** (CTO & Co-Founder, Artiso AI) * **[Marina Palma](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-palma-0494a6190/)** (Senior Machine Learning Engineer, ADP) * **[Miguel Toscano](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtoscanorodero/)** (Data & AI Specialist, Google Cloud) **MODERATOR** * **[María Aperador](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-aperador-montoya/)** (Criminologist specialized in Cybersecurity and Founder of BeValk) **SUMMARY** As Barcelona comes alive during the Mobile World Congress, we are excited to bring something special to the local tech community. Join us for an informal panel discussion where we’ll discuss about **real-world AI**: from production challenges and data realities to **system design, trade-offs, constraints**, and how teams actually work with AI today. The conversation will be led by experienced AI practitioners and engineers with hands-on backgrounds in **machine learning, data platforms, system architecture, and building AI systems that operate under real-world constraints**. Moderated by **María Aperador** (BeValk), bringing a cybersecurity and human-factor lens to the discussion, and recognized by Sifted as one of the “100 Women in Tech in Europe 2025”. No slides, no glossy demos, just real lessons and Q&A. Plus **networking**, great music by **[Adame DJ](https://www.instagram.com/adame_oficialmusic)** 🎧, **pizza** 🍕 & **drinks** 🍻. **Send us your questions for the speakers or the topics you’d like us to cover [here](https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/qVstWXxuzx).** **👥 Do you want to come along?** Share this invitation with all your contacts, or click the "share" button below. **AGENDA** * **6:45 PM** → Check‑in & welcome * **7:00 PM** → Opening * **7:10–8:00 PM** → Panel discussion * **8:00 PM** → Networking **WHEN:** Monday, March 2, at 7:00 PM **WHERE:** Oficinas InnoIT Consulting, [C/ Diputació, 280, Bajos 2ª, 08009, Barcelona](https://maps.app.goo.gl/zC6Sf2jUogxauX317) **LANGUAGE:** English 📝**Join our [newsletter](https://www.inno-it.es/newsletter/)!** Don't miss out on upcoming events, exciting news and special job offers. **Powered by:** [InnoIT Consulting](http://www.inno-it.es/), Spain-based tech consultancy. We grow IT careers and help organizations build stronger teams through end-to-end software and web projects. [My Tech Plan](https://mytechplan.com/), is an innovation and technology event agency that helps tech companies attract talent, gain visibility, and accelerate growth. 🚀 Creators of [GenAI Summit EU,](https://genaisummit.eu/) the leading event in Southern Europe that brings together experts in AI, innovation, and technology every April in Valencia.
YOGA & SOUND HEALING
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30 PM``` External strength and inner calm. Breathing is the link between the two. With a more relaxed body, we immerse ourselves in a sound bath to reach a deep state of meditation and let the a more relaxed mind and presence to arrive. ``` 🗓️ Tuesdays ⏰ 19 hrs to 20.45hrs 🌱 Drop inn Class €18 or 4 x 55€ 📍 Maitri Yoga Estudio Book at +34 603 410 712 More information: @blum.julieta
Panel Discussion: Managing Change as a (Design) Leader
Thu, Feb 19, 5:30 PMWe’re excited to invite you to our leadership panel on **managing change as a design leader** hosted at **bïrch**! *Leaders today are navigating constant change: growing and reshaping teams, shifting strategies, AI-driven transformation, and increasing pressure to deliver impact without losing sight of people and craft. This panel brings together experienced product design and UX leaders to share how they’ve managed change across startups, scale-ups, and global organizations, and what they’ve learned along the way.* ### **moderator** **[Christopher Grant](https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalaltruist/), Senior Design Director @ Docplanner** Christopher has led product and design teams across startups and global companies, including Tuenti, King, Preply, and Lingokids. He currently works at Docplanner, shaping AI-powered healthcare experiences for doctors and patients navigating complex clinical workflows. He has taught product and design leaders across Europe, including ESADE, EOI, School, University Pompeu Fabra. ### **panelists** **[Kevin Hawkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhawkinsdesign/), VP of Product Experience @ Monta** Kevin Hawkins is a UX Research & Product Design leader with 17 years of experience in solving complex problems and leading teams of 100+. Previously, he’s worked companies such as Glovo, Booking.com, PwC, Uber, Capital One, Gap, and more. He also serves on the board of We Create Space and runs The Common Thread supper club. **[Renee Lin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneetianchanlin/), Head of Product Design @ SITA** Renee is a designer and adventurer who has built products from 0 to 1 at startups and scaled high-performing teams in enterprise environments. She works at the intersection of business and design, focusing on simplifying complexity and creating meaningful solutions. For her, the true magic of Experience Design lies in its ability to create meaningful value. **[Angela Pesta](https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-pesta-093a1/), VP of UX, ex-GitLab, Amazon** Angela Pesta is a UX practitioner and executive with over two decades of experience advancing the impact of user experience. Angela started her career in Silicon valley and has worked across various industries from start-ups to enterprise organizations, including Amazon, Elastic, Tesco, Wells Fargo Bank, XING, and GitLab. Angela is passionate about innovation, organizational transformation, and user impact at scale. \*\*[bïrch ](https://bir.ch)\*\*is a platform for marketers to automate and optimize digital ad performance. An official partner of Google, Meta, TikTok, and Snapchat. Based in Barcelona, bïrch also hosts events that bring the local marketing community together. **Location:** **Carrer de Còrsega, 211, local 4 (bïrch)** *The doorbell “loc 4 bïrch” is to the left of the gate leading into the courtyard. Once inside, walk straight ahead to the last door.* **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALVJFCY58-PfU2C7p8iFqLfIpbdAnwa1shIn0g1fbdOPELPhsS2WSTgOGm3hP3zjlXplloQ6K5UdHfoaLW4Xp9Rb-7dWdt2LlM9Qj4zpoKnYUy86h1nQ_Cwku5-DvanYtkLAOnFmDyBEqlo4SyA66wHQ9OAWCsv-XywZi3xxUGlqtpLPBqxByqP9yHhzUlzBLh8JTuj_Akv4) 👈 **What’s Happening?** * Panel Discussion: on Managing Change as a (Design) Leader * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered! * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, PMs, and UX thinkers **Details:** **🗓 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026** **⏰ Time: 18:30–21:30** **📍 Location:** Bïrch **Why You’ll Love It:** You'll hear from industry leaders about topics that impact Designers and UXers at the individual, team, and org level. **🗓 Agenda:** **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:30 – Panel & Q&A** **20:30–21:30 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. 🫶 **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket! 🙏
BlueBound Women – First Sunday of the month, morning dip & coffee!
Sun, Mar 1, 9:00 AMCurious about [BlueBound Women](https://www.instagram.com/blueboundwomen/) and our watersports events? This is the perfect place to start 💙 Join us for a gentle Sunday morning sea dip followed by beachside coffee and pastries - a relaxed way to meet the community, connect with other women, and learn about our upcoming watersports sessions before jumping into classes or courses. 🕙 **When:** First Sunday of every month at 10:00 📍 **Meet:** Once you join the event, we’ll confirm the exact meeting point via personal message We’ll grab coffees and pastries, stroll down to the beach together, enjoy a refreshing dip in the sea, then get changed and finish our treats on the sand ☀️ This meetup is designed as a soft entry point into the BlueBound Women community - no pressure, no experience needed. Come say hello, ask questions, and get to know a few familiar faces before joining our beginner-friendly watersports events like: * Monthly beginner **wakeboarding sessions** (March–November) * **Surf sessions** (December–March, when we get Mediterranean swell) * **SUP sessions** (April–October for flat water) * Beginner **windsurf, kitesurf & foil** sessions * **Wild swimming**, trips, and more 👙 **What to bring:** Swimsuit, towel (or changing poncho), flip flops and something warm for afterwards. 🌊 This is **not a swim**, just a gentle dip. ☁️ **Weather-dependent:** We’ll dip in light rain, but not during electrical storms or unsafe water conditions. If needed, we’ll switch to a cosy coffee-only meetup. We’ll keep everyone updated via WhatsApp. **How to join:** Once you sign up, we’ll add you to our WhatsApp group so you can stay in touch, meet people beforehand, and feel comfortable arriving on the day. **About BlueBound Women:** [BlueBound Women](https://www.instagram.com/blueboundwomen/) is a global community of women who love the water — from surfing, paddleboarding, wakeboarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing, foiling and more. We’re here to build confidence, connection, and joy in and around the sea, exactly as you are. Come for the dip, stay for the community 💙
Explicar las decisiones de RRHH: el problema de los datos sobre las competencias
Tue, Feb 24, 5:30 PM[Apúntate aquí](https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation) a una conversación honesta sobre las decisiones más difíciles en RRHH 🙌 Esto es lo que hemos organizado junto a [Tiago Santos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagosantospereira/)👇 Habrá una mesa redonda para responsables de RR. HH. que se ven sometidos a una presión creciente al tomar decisiones estratégicas sobre las personas. Facilitada por [Erick Rivera,](https://www.linkedin.com/in/erickriveram/) con la participación de [Tiago Santos](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagosantospereira/), influencer de RR. HH. en España y [Rossana Montemurro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rossanamontemurro/), directora de RR. HH. de [Cooltra](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooltra-com/), la sesión explorará: 📌Dónde se interrumpe la visibilidad de las competencias 📌Qué aceptan realmente los directivos como «respuesta acertada» 📌En qué puntos se sienten más expuestos los responsables de recursos humanos cuando tienen que justificar sus decisiones. Una conversación interactiva sobre experiencias reales, seguida de un networking informal durante un picoteo. 🗓️ ¿Cuándo? ¡El 24 de febrero, a partir de las 6:30 PM! 📍¿Dónde? En Tech Barcelona, Pier 01 (dirección exacta en la entrada). Para más información sobre el programa y para inscribirte, encuentra todo en este enlace: [https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation](https://luma.com/at7chujp?utm_source=ts-invitation) [hashtag#RRHH](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23rrhh&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [hashtag#personas](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23personas&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED) [hashtag#competencias](https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23competencias&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED)
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