# AiBirras > AiBirras is a community-driven meetup series about Artificial Intelligence for developers in Spain. Technical talks, networking, and beers (birras). AiBirras organizes regular in-person AI meetups in cities across Spain (Granada, Malaga, and more). Each event features technical talks (called 'tapas') by developers and researchers, covering topics like machine learning, generative AI, LLMs, and applied AI. The events are bilingual (Spanish/English) and free to attend. ## About AiBirras - Full name: AiBirras - El evento de A.I. para devs, hecho por devs - English: AiBirras - The AI event for devs, by devs - Founded: 2023 - Cities: Granada, Malaga (Spain) - Format: In-person meetups with technical talks ('tapas'), networking, and beers - Audience: Developers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts - Languages: Spanish and English - Registration: Free - Website: https://aibirras.org - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aibirras - X/Twitter: https://x.com/aibirras - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aibirras ## Past Events ### 9th AiBirras Granada: AI even on vacation! - Date: July 16, 2026 @ Digital Business Hub - City: Granada - URL: https://aibirras.org/events/aibirras-9 Before heading off on summer holidays, we gather one more time to talk AI in a laid-back summer vibe. In this ninth edition of AiBirras Granada, we explore paradigms beyond Machine Learning and how AI is transforming the work of product engineers. The perfect way to close the season with beers, fresh ideas, and great company. **Talks:** - **AI but not Machine Learning: An Introduction to Structural Intelligence** by Suman Kalyan Over the last decade, AI has been closely tied to Machine Learning, but this paradigm faces significant limitations when data is scarce or decisions need to be explained. This talk introduces Structural Intelligence (SI), an alternative paradigm for building intelligent systems that does not rely on training statistical models on large historical datasets. Suman Kalyan is Chief AI Officer (CAIO) at NStarX, a company specializing in AI and enterprise software engineering, based in Granada. - **The 10x (Product) Engineer** by David Lázaro, Ismael Morales David and Ismael are two software engineers with an entrepreneurial spirit who have spent years with a notebook full of ideas that never took off. AI has changed the rules: today a product engineer can take a product from 0 to 1 almost single-handedly, filling skill gaps in design, business, marketing, and deployment with AI tools. They share the lessons from their last 6 months, the tools that multiply their output tenfold, and how they've turned AI into the leverage they needed. David Lázaro is a Staff Product Engineer at Go1 (Blinkist), and Ismael Morales is a software engineer and entrepreneur. - **How to protect children's cognitive development from AI** by Lina Marcela How do we prepare the next generations for a world co-piloted by Artificial Intelligence? The answer lies not only in teaching them to code or use prompts, but in fortifying their brain and mental architecture. In this talk, we will explore from the perspective of cognitive neuroscience how early and intensive use of technology can impact fundamental pillars of the human brain: attention, executive functions, and self-regulation. It is not about rejecting AI, but about understanding the timing of brain maturation to build a solid cognitive foundation. We will uncover evidence-based keys to protect and enhance these crucial life skills, ensuring that children and young people lead the digital era with critical, autonomous, and genuinely human thinking. ### 8th AiBirras Granada: Heads and... Many Crossroads of AI! - Date: April 29, 2026 @ Breaker, UGR Emprendedora, Granada - City: Granada - URL: https://aibirras.org/events/aibirras-8 Join the eighth edition of AiBirras Granada, an event exploring the deeper implications of artificial intelligence in our lives. Discover how AI is changing our social relationships, digital marketing, and cybersecurity in a relaxed networking environment. **Talks:** - **You Do Understand Me, GPT** by María Belén Prados Suárez An unvarnished but undramatic exploration of why we increasingly consult AI instead of our friends, and how this affects our human relationships. María Belén Prados Suárez is a Full Professor at the Department of Languages and Computer Systems at UGR, specializing in image analysis and information systems. - **If ChatGPT Doesn't Mention You, You Don't Exist (and Other Uncomfortable Truths)** by Nico Bignu While you're still fighting for Google visibility, AIs are already deciding which brands appear in responses. Discover how this new digital marketing game really works and what you need to do to avoid disappearing. Nico Bignu is an entrepreneur and COO specialized in helping brands thrive in an AI-first world. - **AI and Offensive Security** by Jacobo Casado An overview of how AI is being applied to defensive and offensive cybersecurity, exploring Vulnit's pipeline and how they integrate AI into their architecture to obtain telemetry from autonomous agents. Jacobo Casado is a Cyber Security Evaluator at jtsec, with experience in pentesting and certifications like eCPPTv2 and BSCP. ### AiBirras Granada #7: AI - A love-hate relationship - Date: February 12, 2026 - 19:00 @ Fundación PTS, Granada - City: Granada - URL: https://aibirras.org/events/aibirras-7 Join us at the 7th AiBirras Granada to explore the complex relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. With Valentine's Day approaching, we'll analyze the aspects we love and hate about AI through three fascinating presentations. **Talks:** - **Using generative models for video game prototyping** by Juan José Ramos Mini-workshop showing a workflow for generating necessary resources for video game prototyping using open-source tools and public generation models. Juan José Ramos is Full Professor at the Department of Signal Theory, Telematics and Communications at UGR and Deputy Director of ETSIIT. - **AI, virtual reality and medical evidence: Revolutionizing healthcare** by Jose Antonio Martín José Antonio presents the development of an innovative system that integrates artificial intelligence, virtual reality and current medical evidence to improve patients' lives while reducing healthcare costs. A vision of the future of digital medicine. - **Explaining Explainable AI: Opening the Black Box** by Natalia Díaz Rodríguez Natalia Díaz Rodríguez is a tenured professor at the University of Granada (UGR) and a member of the DaSCI department, specializing in explainable and responsible artificial intelligence. A 2022 Leonardo Fellow and awardee of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2024, she researches how to make AI more transparent and auditable. In this segment, Natalia will tell us what explainable AI (XAI) is, why it is important, and what we should know. ### AiNightmares: Exploring AI Threats and Security - Date: October 30, 2025 @ El Carmen Incubator, Granada - City: Granada - URL: https://aibirras.org/events/aibirras-granada-ainightmares A spine-chilling discussion on AI threats, security vulnerabilities, and defensive strategies in the age of artificial intelligence. Join us for a terrifying evening exploring the darker side of AI and how to protect against its nightmares. ### 1st AiBirras Malaga: Developing Applications with AI, AI in Industrial Environments and Autonomous Multi-cloud Analyst - Date: May 22, 2025 @ Oracle Hub, Malaga - City: Malaga - URL: https://aibirras.org/events/aibirras-malaga-1 A series of interesting talks about AI, with discussions on different solutions, industrial environments and security tools. **Talks:** - **Develop Future Applications with Data and AI** by Marta Tolosa We discovered Oracle's development platform designed to help users address challenges with AI. - **Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Industrial Environments** by Diego Hueltes We explored in depth the implementation of Artificial Intelligence systems in industrial environments, with a particular focus on the state of adoption and trends in the Spanish industry. - **Building an Autonomous Multi-cloud Security Analyst** by Toni de la Fuente In this last talk we explored the design and implementation of an AI-powered autonomous security analyst, tailored for multi-cloud ecosystems. ### 5th AiBirras: AI Glossary, Trustworthy AI & Data Augmentation for Training Models - Date: March 27, 2025 @ UGR AI, Granada - City: Granada - URL: https://aibirras.org/events/aibirras-5 A series of engaging talks about AI, featuring discussions on Data Augmentation, Trustworthy AI, and more. **Talks:** - **Demystifying AI for Everyone** by Alberto Donaire Avila An engaging talk that broke down complex AI concepts into understandable pieces for everyone to grasp. - **Exploring Trustworthy AI** by Arantxa Urrea Castano A deep dive into the world of Trustworthy AI and its implications. - **Secrets of Data Augmentation** by Manuel Martin Salvador Revealing the secrets and best practices of Data Augmentation in AI. ### 4th AiBirras: AI Talks at II AI Andalucia Congress - Date: November 21, 2024 @ Palacio de Congresos, Granada - City: Granada - URL: https://aibirras.org/events/aibirras-4-talk A series of talks covering cybersecurity, education, and AI model efficiency during the II AI Andalucia Congress. **Talks:** - **Cybersecurity: From Pentesting to Robot Immune System** by Luis Navarrete Presented RIS (Robot Immune System), a specific EDR for robots, and discussed the importance of cybersecurity in robotics. - **The Pending Revolution in AI and Education** by Claudia Fuentes Addressed the need to transform the current educational system and presented tools like TestChip.ai for personalized study plans. - **Small vs. Large Models** by Ruben Sanchez, Ruben Lucena Demonstrated how smaller AI models can be more efficient for specific tasks, with a practical demonstration of data anonymization. ### 4th AiBirras: AI-powered MVP Workshop - Date: November 20, 2024 @ Palacio de Congresos, Granada - City: Granada - URL: https://aibirras.org/events/aibirras-4-workshop A hands-on workshop demonstrating how to create an MVP app using AI for brainstorming, idea validation, and development. **Talks:** - **AI-powered MVP Creation** by Jose Manuel Robles, Ruben Lucena, Ruben Sanchez The workshop focused on developing a solution to address mass tourism problems, seeking alternatives that promote quality and sustainable tourism. ### 3rd AiBirras: AI in operations - Date: September 26 2024 19:00 @ Fundacion PTS, Granada - City: Granada - URL: https://aibirras.org/events/aibirras-3 For this third AiBirras, we will have 3 talks related to how AI has impacted the optimization of operations. **Talks:** - **Boosting AI development with RISC-V and Quintarius** by Angel Berrio Moreno Boosting AI Development with RISC-V and Quintauris. - **The electronics of the future** by Almudena Rivadeneyra Torres Exploring how electronic technology can change our world in ways we can't even imagine. - **??? (surprise talk)** by TBA Surprise, surprise.... ### 2nd AiBirras: AI in hardware - Date: July 2, 2024 19:00 @ Fundacion PTS, Granada - City: Granada - URL: https://aibirras.org/events/aibirras-2 In this second AiBirras, we explored AI in various fields, from legality to cybersecurity, including innovation in digital services. **Talks:** - **Legality in AI** by Veronica Hernandez Starting as a Chemical Engineer, obtaining a PhD in Microbiology, and becoming passionate about data engineering. - **AI&XR: Innovating in the Creation of Digital Services** by Alberto Ruiz Aguilar An entrepreneurial, efficient person passionate about any project undertaken. - **AI-Enhanced Cybersecurity** by Luis Javier Navarrete Ex-CTO at 0dAI, an offensive cybersecurity tool that uses its own LLM model. ### 1st AiBirras: AI in the company - Date: April 25, 2024 19:00 @ UGR AI, Granada - City: Granada - URL: https://aibirras.org/events/aibirras-1 In this first AiBirras, we explored AI in various sectors, from hydrogen to augmented reality, including social media and digital twins. **Talks:** - **AI in the Business Reality, Hydrogen Sector** by Rafael Mendias Mellado Manager of the Andalusian Hydrogen Cluster, President of VINLA business incubator. - **Post-mortem Nazareno.chat: from 0 to Production in 2 Weeks** by Chema Robles CTO at Montevive.ai - International Fintech Technology Consultant - Serial Entrepreneur - **AI at Meta** by Christoph Bergmeir Visiting Data Science Researcher at Meta Inc - **Doubling Reality: Creation of Digital Twins through Generative AI** by Manuel Rodrigo Cabello Principal AI Research Engineer at Plain Concepts and Microsoft MVP in AI