## Applications are open!

*You will be prompted to log into your effectivealtruism.org account (from previous EA Globals, the EA Forum, EA Funds, or GWWC) to pre-fill any of your saved details. If you don't have an existing account, you can easily create one.*

EA Global brings together a wide network of people who have made helping others a core part of their lives. Speakers and attendees share new thinking and research in the field of effective altruism and coordinate on global projects.

## Application details

Application deadline: 18th May 2024 (11:59pm BST)
Suggested donation: £400 GBP
We suggest a range of donation options for those who don't wish to make the suggested donation.
All applications for this event will receive a response by 21st May 2024 at the latest. Most applications receive a response within two weeks.

## Approximate schedule

The event will begin with an opening reception on Friday (but you can arrive at any time during the weekend). Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with content finishing at around 6pm on Sunday evening.

The agenda includes:
- Talks and discussions on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement (past examples available here)
- Workshops to help improve your thinking and execution
- Meetups, networking, and social activities

## Our COVID policy

We are not currently imposing any COVID restrictions, though we recommend attendees to be up to date with WHO-approved vaccines.

## Travel expenses

We are prepared to reimburse travel expenses for some attendees. You may apply for travel support if the cost of attending is too high for your budget. You can apply for financial assistance for your travel expenses after completing the application form [here](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/ea-global/travel-support). Please check our [travel support policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ETwu7lHOCEDZuAZrBbbxYFArNnPN0OpRhkDcOJUsknE/edit?tab=t.0) for more details.

## Should you apply?

If you want to attend but are unsure about whether to apply, please always err on the side of applying. You can read about admissions for EA Global here.

## Help us spread the word

If you know someone who would enjoy this event, please invite them to apply.


EAG London 2024 | InterContinental London The O2

EA Global: London 2025

## Applications are open!

*You will be prompted to log into your effectivealtruism.org account (from previous EA Globals, the EA Forum, EA Funds, or GWWC) to pre-fill any of your saved details. If you don't have an existing account, you can easily create one.*

EA Global brings together a wide network of people who have made helping others a core part of their lives. Speakers and attendees share new thinking and research in the field of effective altruism and coordinate on global projects.

## Application details

Application deadline: 2nd Feb 2024 (11:59pm PT)
All applications for this event will receive a response by 5th February 2024 at the latest. Most applications receive a response within two weeks.

## Approximate schedule

The event will begin with an opening reception on Friday (but you can arrive at any time during the weekend). Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with content finishing at around 6pm on Sunday evening.

The agenda includes:
- Talks and discussions on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement (past examples available here)
- Workshops to help improve your thinking and execution
- Meetups, networking, and social activities

## Our COVID policy

We are not currently imposing any COVID restrictions, though we recommend attendees to be up to date with WHO-approved vaccines.

## Travel expenses

We are prepared to reimburse travel expenses for some attendees. You may apply for travel support if the cost of attending is too high for your budget. You can apply for financial assistance for your travel expenses after completing the application form [here](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/ea-global/travel-support). Please check our [travel support policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ETwu7lHOCEDZuAZrBbbxYFArNnPN0OpRhkDcOJUsknE/edit?tab=t.0) for more details.

## Should you apply?

If you want to attend but are unsure about whether to apply, please always err on the side of applying. You can read about admissions for EA Global [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vlOaF-f2585hmyi4Chs7vU0MMJ9xcz1jigzsb2-UCP8/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.4qafwuiabd4r).

## Help us spread the word

If you know someone who would enjoy this event, please invite them to apply.


EAG Bay Area Venue 2023 — Oakland Marriott

Oakland Marriot

EA Global: Bay Area 2025

[Applications close 30 November 2024. Apply now!](https://effectivealtruism.my.site.com/EAGlobal/s/eagxsingaporeapplication)

EAGxSingapore brings together 250 attendees from across Southeast and East Asia for a transformative two-day conference in the heart of Singapore. This conference is an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in the [effective altruism (EA) movement](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/), whether you've just read a few articles and are intrigued or whether you’ve dedicated 100,000 hours to impactful cause areas. If you’re unsure, apply anyway!

## Key Information

__Dates:__ December 14-15, 2024

__Location:__ [Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre](https://www.suntecsingapore.com/), Singapore

## Applications

How does the application process work?

1. Apply to the conference (~5-15 minutes) - Fill in this application form. This form collects some basic details, and asks about your engagement with effective altruism, whether you require travel support, and if you’d be willing to volunteer.
2. Our team will assess your application - We aim to respond to applications within 10 days, and will be in touch about your application regardless of outcome. Most people in our region who are interested in EA are accepted!
3. Register for the conference (~5 minutes) - If you’ve been accepted, you’ll receive an email with a link to register and confirm your place at the conference. At this stage you’ll be asked to provide dietary requirements and additional logistic details.

Feel free to contact singapore@eaglobalx.org for any questions. If you want to attend but are unsure about whether to apply, please just apply anyway!

## Should you apply?

We'd encourage you to apply if you:

- have engaged with the global EA community and looking to contribute and find collaborations in the Asian EA community
- have spent time engaging with the core ideas of Effective Altruism and thinking about ways to apply these principles in your career
- wish to engage in constructive discussions to learn more about EA!

As a regional conference, we prioritize attendees from Southeast and East Asia. If in doubt, do err on the side of applying!

## Cost

Attendance at the conference is by non-refundable donation, with a suggested donation of £70 (~$120 SGD) for most attendees.

If you are a student or facing financial hardship, we suggest a donation of £30 (~$50SGD) though we encourage you not to donate if you don’t feel able.

## Travel assistance

Funding is available to support travel to the conference for those who would not be able to attend otherwise. The maximum support available depends on your location. You can apply for financial assistance for your travel expenses in the application form. Please check our [travel support policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19r-kBksCGw7Q9oBA9jNGCUzTNxiWGyAtqEW9rI-vxHs/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.6n424ybs4ilv) for more details.

Due to limited funding we recommend that you apply for travel support as soon as possible in order to secure your funding and to allow earlier, lower cost booking.

## Schedule

More detailed information on the agenda, speakers, and content will be available closer to the conference via Swapcard and updates to this webpage.

If you would like to suggest yourself or someone else as a speaker or have an idea for a workshop for the event, please use [this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMfXxgcElKWuuSqHly8gXYRaWg4Tc8Gcj0HEuFhpoqB2ZCFQ/viewform?usp=sf_link). Alternatively, you may reach out to our team via singapore@eaglobalx.org.

## Should I prepare for the conference?

While it's not mandatory, you can get more value out of the conference by preparing in advance!
If you are completely new to effective altruism, we recommend checking out one of the following resources:

- Read the [introductory article](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/articles/introduction-to-effective-altruism)
- Check out the [career guide](https://80000hours.org/career-guide/?int_campaign=2023-05--primary-navigation__career-guide) to a fulfilling career that does good
- Sign up for a [free Introductory EA Program](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/virtual-programs/introductory-program) to familiarize yourself with the core ideas

If you want to reflect more on your goals for the conference and get more out of networking, check out these guides:

- [How to Get the Maximum Value Out of Effective Altruism Conferences](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/5hKDjrGocGcreH3DC/how-to-get-the-maximum-value-out-of-effective-altruism)
- [How to find good 1-1 conversations at EAGx Virtual](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/Z7xaEWvjZA3HEqceE/how-to-find-good-1-1-conversations-at-eagx-virtual)

## Contact us

Email us at singapore@eaglobalx.org  if you have any questions that are not answered in the FAQ.

EAGxSingapore 2024

## EAGxAustralasia 2024

EAGxAustralasia is the major event for the effective altruism community across Australia and New Zealand. This year’s conference will be packed with opportunities to:

📚 __Learn__ — Attend talks, workshops, and discussions about how to tackle some of the world's most pressing problems.

🤝 __Connect__ — Network with others in the effective altruism community, build relationships with likeminded people, find your next collaborator, recruit talent, and exchange ideas.

📈 __Boost Your Impact__ — Discover tools and opportunities to help you plan your next steps toward impact.

## Key information

📍 Where: Sydney, Australia

📅 When: Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th November 2024. 

__Keynote:__ Friday 22nd November, 5:30pm - 8:30pm — [NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre](https://maps.app.goo.gl/MrSuP5sRs9NEiqsUA)

__Conference:__ Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th November, 9am - 6pm — [Aerial Function Centre](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BxK8oqQa422HLzpN8)

## Applications

Applications close Sunday 3rd of November! Apply [here](https://effectivealtruism.my.site.com/EAGlobal/s/eagxaustralasiaapplication) ASAP to secure your place.

How does the application process work?

1. __Apply to the conference (~5-15 minutes)__ - Fill in the application form through the Apply Now link above. This form collects some basic details, and asks about your engagement with effective altruism, whether you require travel support, and if you’d be willing to volunteer. 
2. __Our team will assess your application__ - We aim to respond to applications within 10 days, and will be in touch about your application regardless of outcome. Most people in our region who are interested in EA are accepted! 
3. __Register for the conference (~5 minutes)__ - If you’ve been accepted, you’ll receive an email with a link to register and confirm your place at the conference. At this stage you’ll be asked to provide dietary requirements and additional logistic details, and have the option of donating to Effective Ventures UK (funders for EAGxAustralasia).

Feel free to contact australasia@eaglobalx.org for any questions. __If you want to attend but are unsure about whether to apply, please just apply anyway!__

## Who should apply?

The EAGxAustralasia programme has a focus on networking and discussion, and we find that this experience is best for __people who have an understanding of the main concepts of effective altruism, and who are taking, or considering taking actions based on them__. We also know that some people who haven't had the opportunity to spend much time with effective altruism concepts would still be fantastic attendees at the conference, __if in any doubt we encourage you to apply!__

As a regional EAGx, we prioritise applicants from [Australasia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australasia).

## Schedule

The conference programme will run between 6pm - 9pm on Friday evening and between 9am - 6pm on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be opportunities to connect with other attendees in the evenings.

More detailed information on the agenda, speakers, and content will be available closer to the conference via Swapcard (our conference app) and updates to this page.

*__Effective giving in 2024 | EAGxAustralasia 2024 Friday Night Keynote__*

A ticket to the conference includes attendance to our public Friday Night Keynote. This year is a panel discussion on the state of effective giving, with a panel made up of

- Joshua Ross, co-CEO and co-founder of Humanitix
- Louise Pfeiffer, Regional Director of The Life You Can Save and Vice President of the Animal Justice Party
- Jack Rafferty, current Philanthropy Consultant at Giving Green and co-founder of the Lead Exposure Elimination Project

Joe Walker will be hosting the discussion. Joe is the host of the Joe Walker Podcast, which focuses on in-depth conversations with founders, scientists and scholars.

As this event is open to the public, it’s a great opportunity to invite people in your life who might be interested in effective giving but wouldn’t be able to attend the full weekend conference. Tickets are free; [non-conference attendees can reserve a ticket at this link](https://events.humanitix.com/eagxaustralasia-2024-friday-night-keynote). You can also share [the event on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/events/1314252952877228) to your network.

## Cost

Attendance at the conference is by non-refundable donation, with a suggested donation of £100 (~$200AUD) for most attendees.

If you are a student or facing financial hardship, we suggest a donation of £30 (~$60AUD) though we encourage you not to donate if you don’t feel able.

Conference attendance includes lunch & morning/afternoon tea on Saturday & Sunday, and light refreshments on Friday night. All other food over the weekend will be attendees responsibility and cost.

## Travel and accommodation support

Funding is available to support travel to the conference for those that would not be able to attend otherwise. The maximum support available depends on your location, with more available for greater distances within Australia and New Zealand.

Due to limited funding __we recommend that you apply for travel support as soon as possible__ in order to secure your funding and to allow earlier, lower cost booking.

Further details can be found in our [travel support policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KdnAef3Lgg4Jw-Ig6XQRZgUor513bsvnrCMg80pGsPs/edit).

## Volunteers

Become an integral part of EAGxAustralasia by volunteering! Volunteers take on a range of important tasks, such as ushering attendees, supporting speakers and workshops and more. It’s a great way to build deeper relationships with other attendees and speakers.

Volunteers should expect to commit around 4 hours per day, as well as up to 4 hours over the two weeks leading up to the conference. We try to accommodate any requests to schedule around sessions you want to attend or other individual conference activities.

You can apply to volunteer through the application form, registration form, or by [emailing us](mailto:australasia@eaglobalx.org).

## Contact us

Email us at australasia@eaglobalx.org if you have any questions that are not answered in the [FAQ](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/ea-global/events/eagxaustralasia-2024#faq).

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