Madrid, Spain – The Madrid Bar Association will host its inaugural “EMPRENdayMIENTO” festival on May 23, aiming to inspire legal professionals and entrepreneurs to explore innovative avenues within the legal landscape. Under the theme “Entrepreneuring the law of the future,” the event is designed to be a gathering place for legal innovators, seasoned entrepreneurs, and practitioners to engage in a variety of interactive activities, including presentations, workshops, competitions, and networking opportunities.
The festival is spearheaded by Abogacía Joven ICAM, which envisions it as an annual platform encouraging participants to launch legal projects while embracing digital transformation and collaborative practices in law. The dean of ICAM, Eugenio Ribón, labeled the festival a “pioneering initiative,” emphasizing its importance in shaping legal entrepreneurship.
Gabriel Rodríguez, the deputy of Abogacía Joven, stated that the festival aims to shift perceptions of legal entrepreneurship by adopting a hands-on and results-focused approach. Celia Herrero, president of the Professional Initiation Section at the Bar Association, highlighted that “EMPRENdayMIENTO is not just a training day; it serves as a launchpad for converting ideas into projects with both professional and social significance.”
The event will commence at 10:30 a.m. and will include notable attendees from various levels of government, the Community of Madrid, and the City Council, along with representatives from the European Commission. Supreme Court magistrate Manuel Marchena will close the festival with a session titled “Conquering an unexplored territory,” featuring insights from Mabel Klimt, the deputy of Technology and Innovation at ICAM.
Young attorneys will have the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial ideas in the Innovation Pitch competition, judged by a specialized panel. The festival will also include a session led by publicist Miguel Ángel Mejías and discussions on legal innovation that feature prominent figures, including Sara Molina from Pérez-Llorca and Alejandro Touriño from Écija. An engaging round table titled “The Future of Law is Entrepreneurial” will feature experts such as Natalia Martos from Legal Army and Soledad Atienza from IE University.
A highlight of the festival will be a keynote address from a surprise guest, marking this edition with contributions from the creative agency PutosModernos, known for its humorous and impactful social media messages.
The timing of the event coincides with a flourishing entrepreneurial climate in Spain. According to the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2023-2024 report, the desire to start a business in Spain has reached its highest level in over a decade, with 11.2% of adults planning to launch ventures in the next three years. Younger generations are particularly driving this trend, with an emphasis on innovative, tech-oriented projects. Moreover, insights from the Observatory of Entrepreneurship in Spain indicate the importance of education; nearly half of recent entrepreneurs hold higher degrees, and those with targeted entrepreneurship training are more likely to succeed in their endeavors.
This festival promises to be a significant step towards redefining the legal landscape, encouraging transformation that aligns with contemporary entrepreneurial spirit and technology.
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