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The adoption of AI is accelerating in all areas of economic activity - in all verticals and across consumers, public and private sectors. In this event we will discuss key success factors in AI adoption, we will deconstruct AI jargon using plain language, and cover numerous use cases in full production across all verticals. *About the speaker:* **Carlos Escapa** is Executive in Residence at Across Legal in Barcelona Spain. He has held various roles at Amazon Web Services and Meta AI in Silicon Valley, where he specialised in the development of industrial alliances and global go-to-market ecosystems. Prior to that he was co-founder and CEO of VirtualSharp Software, with a successful exit to Unitrends Inc (Insight Venture Partners). Carlos has an MS from Virginia Tech in Computer Science, and a BS from Illinois State University. He is a guest lecturer of Innovation and Artificial Intelligence at Berkeley-Haas, ESADE and IE. **About his book *The AI-driven Business*** AI is no longer optional. Companies that integrate it strategically grow up to 650% faster than those adopting it tactically. Yet most business leaders struggle to move beyond pilots and proof-of-concepts. The gap between AI potential and AI reality remains vast. This book bridges the divide between technical AI and business strategy. Drawing from 60+ case studies and proprietary frameworks developed through training 1,400+ executives at ESADE, it offers a rigorous yet accessible guide to leading with AI—moving beyond the hype and into actionable transformation.

En Ocaña apostamos por la música en vivo, y los días laborales no son ninguna excepción ! Ven a disfrutar de la cena o de una copaa con un ambiente tranquilo, a la luz de las velas, con nuestros mejores solistas y dúos residentes de estilos variados: rumba, jazz, blues, soul, flamenco, latin… Con los mejores músicos de la ciudad!! Consulta nuestra programación completa: [www.ocana.cat/live-music](www.ocana.cat/live-music) 📞Puedes reservar tu mesa cerca del escenario llamando a Ocaña: 936764814 At Ocaña we place our bets on live music: week nights are no exception! Enjoy a relaxing candlelit atmosphere while you drink and dine, with our best resident artists in various genres: rhumba, jazz, blues, soul, flamenco, latin… Always with the best musicians in town! Check out our full programme: [www.ocana.cat/live-music](www.ocana.cat/live-music) 📞You can make your reservations to get the best spots near the musicians by calling Ocaña: 936764814

**Presentación del Modelo de negocio de KCN** En esta sesión te enseñamos cómo puedes añadir KCN a tus negocios, cómo sacarle todo el provecho del mundo para que sea una parte más de tu porfolio. Buscamos Delegados, Managers y Coordinadores ¡Estamos aquí para sumar! Regístrate en el enlace para reservar tu plaza: https://app.clubdenetworking.es/event/oportunidadesdenegociosparaemprendedoresenbarcelona13deabril-z4m34wnq/FLobera

Yoga Anatómico: Una práctica revitalizante que entrena tu cuerpo y calma la mente, coordinando la respiración y el movimiento de manera fluida. Las secuencias combinan posturas de pie, tumbados, flexiones, extensiones y torsiones. Una disciplina que aporta equilibrio, autoconocimiento y bienestar. Interesados en el mundo Wellness, todas las edades. Sesiones regulares y talleres de movimiento para la conciencia y el bienestar personal.

Bienvenido a EAT & MEET. Los eventos donde todos los lunes en KCN sacamos nuestra vena más #foodie y la combinamos con el #networking. Si eres de Barcelona o alrededores o vas a estar por aquí con la intención de hacer negocios, emprender y dar a conocer tu proyecto entre empresarios de la zona queremos invitarte a un evento que marca la diferencia. Maridajes, comidas, cenas y desayunos con un elemento común. Hacer negocios y ampliar tu red de contactos. Los EAT & MEET son encuentros empresariales donde puedes crear sinergias que aceleren y hagan crecer tu proyecto en un entorno distendido. Distendido pero profesional. Nuestro objetivo es salir de los despachos y las reuniones impersonales de Zoom y hablar cara a cara contigo. Por eso este Tardeo de Networking del 13 de abril para profesionales. En este evento te ofrecemos la oportunidad de participar en un tardeo de negocios. Todo esto maridado no solo con buena compañía sino con una oportunidad de crecer. Nuestros EAT & MEET causan furor entre los socios. Regístrate en el enlace para reservar tu plaza: https://app.clubdenetworking.es/event/tardeodenetworkingbarcelonasants13deabril-zbownu88/FLobera

If you’re actively **building/coding AI projects** (LLM apps, agents, evals, RAG, infra), come join. This is a **technical networking** meetup. Conversations are usually technically deep and hands-on. 👉🏻 **Good fit:** engineers, technical founders, researchers. 👉🏻 **Not a fit:** "AI curious", general networking. 👉🏻**Bring:** a project, demo, repo, problem you’re stuck on, or a hiring need. ⏰ We'll start at **7:00 PM at [Alice Secret Garden C/ de Pau Claris, 90, L'Eixample!](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ucBUHhce9Ps2dBrJ8)** After you enter through the main entrance, please go straight to the garden in the back: **[video](https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ai-engineers-website.firebasestorage.app/o/alice-secret-garden.mp4?alt=media&token=41463aed-27db-44f0-ae42-9f6ad2b5d486)** 🔥 Join our **[community on WhatsApp (developers only)](https://forms.fillout.com/t/76vmbAQRoNus)** 🔥 LinkedIn: **[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-engineers-community)** 🔥 Website: **[https://ai-engineers.community](https://ai-engineers.community)** See you then!

Discover a way to build leadership skills while networking. You'll explore practical techniques in this interpersonal-dynamics workshop, led by an expert in leadership and communication. In this interactive session, you will: * Connect with professionals through a moderated activity * Discuss conflicting workplace dynamics * Practise recognising and overcoming interpersonal challenges * Share insights to support professional growth for yourself and others Designed for those who want to strengthen their presence, build impactful workplace connections and master the skills behind confident leadership. The session will be led by the current President of Women4Space, bringing unique insights from aerospace leadership and communication. **How to get there:** Enter the venue and walk all the way through to the back where the garden is located. Look for the event sign on the reserved table. **IMPORTANT:** You must buy your own food & drinks at the venue Limited seats so register now to experience leadership development done differently!

**[Official Sign Up Link](https://luma.com/6tddiaqw)** Marketing has changed more in the last two years than in the previous twenty. AI tools are reshaping how businesses create content, reach customers, and grow their brand — and the business owners who understand this are pulling ahead fast. This is a hands-on, practical evening designed specifically for business owners who want to understand how to use AI in their marketing — without needing a tech background, a big budget, or an agency on speed dial. Whether you're still figuring out where to start or already experimenting with a few tools, you'll walk away with real strategies, honest advice, and a clearer idea of what to do next. **We'll cover:** * **Content without the headache** — how to use AI to write posts, emails, and ads in a fraction of the time without sounding like a robot * **Getting found online** — how AI is changing search and what that means for how customers discover you * **Knowing your customer better** — using AI tools to understand what your audience actually wants * **What to automate and what to keep human** — because not everything should be handed over to a machine * **Real examples from real businesses** — tools and tactics you can go home and try that same night This isn't a lecture. It's a conversation. Bring your questions, your current marketing struggles, and an open mind. **Whether you're just getting started or already dabbling - you'll leave with clarity, ideas, and a plan.** *** *All levels welcome. No technical background required. Just bring your business brain. Laptop with Claude Desktop Installed Recommended.*

**Two talks. Two frameworks. One question: how do you make the hard calls?** 🎤 **Olivier Brandicourt**, VP Product @ Gens de Confiance *Trade-offs Between Short-Term Revenue Opportunities and Long-Term Vision* Monetization vs. trust. Growth vs. sustainability. Olivier will walk us through real decisions made at Gens de Confiance — a 2M+ member trust-based marketplace — and share a practical framework for knowing when to protect your long-term vision and when to seize the moment. 🎤 **Stefan Ritter**, VP Product, B2B platform @ Dow Jones *From 0 to 800M ARR: The Real Playbook for People, Process, and Product* This talk shares practical lessons from Stefan's experience building products, teams, and organizations - from early-stage environments to scaling businesses toward 800M ARR. He’ll walk through the core principles he’ve found to matter most across people, process, and product, and how they translate into real execution. Expect concrete examples - from shaping roadmaps and evolving processes to managing teams through change - focused on what actually works when you’re trying to build high-performing teams and deliver meaningful products at scale. 📍 **Location:** Dow Jones, Barcelona - Avinguda Diagonal, 123 · Barcelona 🗓 **Date:** Wednesday, April 16th 🕒 Doors open at 6:30 PM \| Event starts at 7 PM sharp **NOTE: NO ENTRY AFTER 7PM.** 🎟 **RSVP matters!** Our events fill up fast and waitlists are real. If your plans change, please update your RSVP at least 24 hours in advance so someone else can join. Make sure your details are correct — you'll need a valid ID to enter. Come for the talks. Stay for the conversations. 👋

Join us at the Barcelona Entrepreneurs Business Network Meetup Group for a special event focused on business owners and their journey in the world of entrepreneurship. 🚀 Why Attend? 1\. Networking: Forge meaningful connections that could fuel your next big venture or collaboration\. 2\. Knowledge Exchange: Gain fresh perspectives\, valuable insights\, and actionable strategies to elevate your business\. 3\. Inspiration Station: Get inspired by ambitious individuals stories\, triumphs\, and innovative ideas\. 4\. Opportunity Hub: Discover exciting opportunities for growth\, partnership\, and investment\.

Barcelona Entrepreneurs Wednesday Meet-up Hello! Looking to meet entrepreneurs in Barcelona? [Join our community 1900 Active members in Europe] Our goal is to create a community of international entrepreneurs where: •Can solve any business issue super fast •Do business together •Exchange experience •Be inspired If you are building something you are more than welcome to participate. The event will be held in English. Mark your calendars and get ready to join us for a dynamic and inspiring business meet-up unlike any other! See you there!

\-\-\-\-\-This edition of MCP Connect is hosted by **Glovo**. **Please register [here](https://luma.com/km48w4jb)!-----** Join us at **Glovo’s HQ** for another edition of MCP Connect. MCP Connect is for developers, practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts working with the Model Context Protocol and AI agents. We share best practices, new tools, and real-world use cases for building MCP servers and integrating them into agentic workflows. Whether you are building MCP servers for your internal or external use cases or just exploring how agents connect to applications, MCP Connect is a place to exchange ideas, learn, and help shape the future of AI workflows. **Agenda** **6:00 PM - Welcome.** Doors open, perfect to meet other guests! **6:30 PM - Talks** * [Pierre-Louis Theron](linkedin.com/in/theronpl/?utm_source=luma), Co-founder & CEO of [Alpic](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alpic-ai/?utm_source=luma) * [Raphael Cantafaro](https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphacantafaro/), Principal Product Manager, and [Daniel Sandoval Cervelló](linkedin.com/in/daniel-sandoval-cervello/?utm_source=luma), Engineering Manager, at [Glovo](https://www.linkedin.com/company/glovo-app/posts/?feedView=all) * [Toby Oliver](https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby0/), CEO at [Encore Design](https://www.linkedin.com/company/encore-design-ai/?utm_source=luma) **7:30 PM - Networking**

At InnoIT Consulting, we are delighted to invite you to our upcoming meetup, organized in collaboration with *Barcelona CyberSec*, on **Wednesday, April 15**. 🎙️*AI-driven CyberSecurity Talks* **SUMMARY** **AI is fundamentally enhancing how we work.** If you haven't brought AI into your daily operations yet, don't wait until you're told. Adopt it **securely and responsibly** to make a lasting impact. We will break down the **core cybersecurity pillars** and examine **practical 2026 scenarios** for adopting AI to **simplify tasks, increase effectiveness, and prevent burnout.** Whether you're a **CISO, Security Engineer, in GRC, SecOps,** or just passionate about security, join us to learn **what serious companies are actually doing** in these fields today. Following the main overview, we'll zoom in with a dedicated **deep-dive session on A.I. in the SOC,** exploring exactly how defenders are leveraging AI to **optimize security controls** and **improve cyber attack response measures.** * *AI-Driven Cybersecurity: The Big Picture* by **[Gerardo Prieto](https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerardo-prieto/)** (CISO & AI/ML Security) * *A.I. in the SOC: Optimizing Controls & Response* by **[Rui Correia](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rui-correia/)**[ ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rui-correia/)(Manager, Cybersecurity Operations & Engineering, Signode) With time for a dynamic **Q&A session and, of course, our networking with food 🍕 and drinks 🍻.** **👥 Do you want to come along?** Share this invitation with all your contacts, or click the "share" button below. **WHEN:** Wednesday, April 15 at 6:30 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. *InnoIT Consulting, Barcelona CyberSec*

Join Voice Over Pros Of Ohio for an exciting morning of networking, and exploring opportunities in the world of voice acting. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for expanding your network, learning how to start a VO business, and for honing your skills. Connect with fellow voice actors and VO experts, that will help you succeed in your voice over business. This event will feature discussions on professional development, entrepreneurship in the voice over industry, with tips for navigating the world of voice acting. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from others, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and take your voice over career to the next level. Join us Saturday, March 28, from 10am - 12pm and learn how to start or grow your voice over business. Let your voice be heard! The $10 fee covers refreshments and door prizes.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

Have a small business? Ever wish you could just ask some questions around how to grow your business, get more customers or just know what the freak you are doing with sales? Now is your chance!! Every month we are hosting the "Ask an Expert" at the Columbus Metro Library, Main campus. I will be there to answer your Sales related questions. Drop-in for sales coaching designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals sharpen their sales approach. Whether you have questions on how to refine your pitch, are looking to close deals more quickly, or are working on building better client relationships, Smashing Your Sales Goals Coaches are here to help. Drop-in to get expert insights, actionable strategies and real-time solutions to grow your business and generate higher profits. Drop-In Sales Coaching is FREE + OPEN to the public. No appointment needed. First come, first served. EPIC Learning created. Accelerate Columbus supported.

The global Azure community is coming together again, and Columbus is officially on the map. View the session lineup and speakers at [Global Azure Columbus 2026](https://coazure.github.io/cbus-global-azure-2026/) On **Saturday, April 18, 2026**, the Azure Columbus Meetup, DevOps Meetup, and Code and Coffee Meetup are hosting our local edition of Global Azure 2026. This is a free, community-driven event packed with learning, networking, and all things Microsoft Azure. Whether you’re building modern cloud-native apps, experimenting with AI agents, deploying containers, automating infrastructure, or just beginning your Azure journey, this event is for you! **What to Expect** * Engaging technical sessions * Real-world Azure architecture & cloud-native patterns * AI, agents, automation, and modern DevOps * Food and drinks (because learning burns calories) * Time to connect with fellow engineers, architects, and cloud enthusiasts **Who Should Attend?** * Software engineers (any language, any stack) * Cloud architects * DevOps engineers * Data professionals * AI explorers * Platform builders * Anyone who loves solving hard problems with great tools If you build, deploy, automate, scale, monitor, or optimize in Azure, you’ll feel right at home. **Why Global Azure?** Global Azure is a worldwide community event where Azure user groups host learning sessions on the same day across the globe. It’s grassroots. It’s technical. It’s practical. And it’s powered by people who genuinely love sharing what they’ve learned. And yes, it’s free to attend!

Join us for lunch and meet our very successful group. We are each others sales team...always looking for referrals for our members. If you are looking for new clients, let us help you out! Bring your business cards and brochures to share with us. We have a speaker each week so that we can learn about their business. Because we have only one member per business, we have many of the spots filled. However, we are specifically looking for an estate attorney, a handyman/electrician, and an event planner. We have referrals for you! All visitors are welcome. Any questions contact [pmarchio@farmersagent.com](mailto:pmarchio@farmersagent.com)