All Speakers Speaker Javier Rueda Position: Sociology Professor (UCM) Company: Universidad Complutense de Madrid F. Javier Rueda Córdoba is a Professor of Sociology at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Specializing in urban public life, his research highlights the social value of the hospitality sector. He analyzes how bars, cafes, and other establishments act as social infrastructures that support the community, from metropolitan neighborhoods to rural areas. He is the author of various studies on the sociology of everyday spaces. Sessions Mon 16 Feb 11:40 - 12:00 Main Auditorium CaixaBank Caring Bars: Hospitality as the Invisible Network that Sustains the Community