Almeria Tech at Workspace Coworking Almeria: 1 year of tech community and connections

Almería Tech celebrates its first anniversary at Workspace Coworking Almería

The first anniversary of Almeria Tech took place in Workspace Coworking Almeriain a dynamic and collaborative environment that brought together professionals from the technology sector. The event was consolidated as a benchmark for the networking, innovation and growth of the local tech community.

What is Almeria Tech?
Almería Tech is a community passionate about technology, innovation and professional development. Its last meetup reaffirmed the potential of the technological community in the city, demonstrating its growth and constant evolution.

An event full of energy and connections

The evening was hosted by Marisol Peñaorganizer of @AlmeriaTech. From the very beginning, the atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm. The meeting took place at the Workspace Coworking Almeria Open RoomThe open-plan space served as the setting for this celebration. Before the official program began, attendees were already exchanging ideas and contacts, creating connections in a natural way.
The event revolved around three fundamental pillars: speakers, community and sponsors.

1. Speakers: Inspirational presentations

The first round table was moderated by Antonio Jiménez, organizer of @AlmeriaTech and counted with the participation of:

• Teresa Ventaja, Executive Director AnonimArte.
• Ana Molina, CEO & co-founder at GrodiTech
• David Lorenzo García, co-founder at ManyContacts.

The challenges and opportunities of the technological ecosystem in Almeria were discussed, highlighting the importance of of mutual support and collaboration.. More than a round table, it was an open conversation between the speakers and the audience, who actively participated with questions and reflections.

2. Community: Connections and learning

Ruben Sanchez, organizer of @AlmeriaTech, proposed a game type "Who's Who"The participants had to guess different members of the community based on clues. It was a fun and integrating moment that highlighted the value of closeness among the participants.

The protagonists of the game were:

• Antonio Monge (Backend Developer)who explained how the APIs, Deep Learning and GPUs can work together without complicating the developers' work.
• Daniel Cuadrado (Backend Engineer)He shared anecdotes about his programming career, from his first Amstrad computer to his current projects.
• Silvia Castillo (Data Analyst)The event, which, with humor and practical examples, showed how proper data management can transform a business.
• Tato Pereyra (Frontend Developer)who recounted his experience of moving from Argentina to Spain with a nomadic visa and the difficulties he faced in integrating into the labor market.

3. Partners: The strength of connections

This block was led by Adrian Alonso, organizer of @AlmeriaTech and was attended by professionals who share a common passion: connecting people.

• Fran Rubi: Specialized in audiovisual projects and effects. Co-founder of Anexo Estudio, where he directs projects and coordinates events in the audiovisual sector.
• Monika Zuberova (Almeria Wonder): Event promoter for expatscreating opportunities to connect with the local community.
• Raúl Jiménez (Community Builder)Expert in the management of communities, he highlighted his work on GeoVolunteersan initiative he coordinated during the pandemic to identify help points with GEO technology.
• Luis Roca (Workspace Coworking Almería)He explained the key role of the coworking manager in connecting professionals and fostering successful collaborations. He also highlighted how the coworking has become a epicenter of synergies for the tech community.

More than an event, a growing community

Beyond the lectures, what makes this event special is the Almeria Tech is its people. The participation of the audience with questions, comments and experiences enriched the event. After the presentations, conversations continued in a relaxed atmosphere, where bonds were strengthened and new opportunities for collaboration arose.

The community of Almeria Tech brings together developers, designers, entrepreneurs and data experts.creating a space to share knowledge and promote projects.

Workspace Coworking Almeria plays a key role in this growth, providing not only a place to work, but also an environment that fosters connections and synergies between professionals, startups and freelancers. Thanks to this space, the local tech community continues to expand and evolve.

Each meetup reinforces the idea that technology is not just an industry, but a ecosystem based on collaboration and mutual support.

Inspiration for the future

Almeria's technology community continues to growing, evolving and inspiring. If you have not yet attended a meetup, this is your chance to join the next one.

We're excited to continue to see more events like this one in Workspace Coworking AlmeriaSee you at the next meetup!

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