Applications for EAGxVirtual 2024 have closed. If you didn’t get a chance to register, you can still [watch the livestream talks](https://app.swapcard.com/event/eagxvirtual-2024).

[Sign up here to get notified about the next virtual conference.](https://forms.gle/PbKnvdhFMWeMGD3X6)

EAGxVirtual 2024 will take place 15–17 November online. The conference will focus on a diverse range of cause areas, local community building, and knowledge sharing. It will offer networking, workshops, presentations, and small group gatherings for attendees from 75+ different countries. EAGxVirtual is free.

## Why attend?

EAG(x) events have a track record of fostering new connections in the effective altruism community. Attendees receive the necessary information or encouragement to apply for a job, an internship, or a program that supports their further development.

- Connect: Meet like-minded people passionate about making a positive impact.
- Learn: Engage with groundbreaking ideas through talks and workshops.
- Grow: Map out your professional path, identify next steps, and develop your application skills.
- Find work: Introduce yourself to impactful organizations looking for new hires.

EAGxVirtual is particularly impactful for connecting with our diverse community, many of whom have not been able to attend in-person events. This will probably be the most accessible EA conference, and we encourage anyone who has a genuine interest to apply!

## Application details

How does the application process work?

- Apply to the conference (~5–15 minutes): Fill in this [application form](https://effectivealtruism.my.site.com/EAGlobal/s/eagxvirtualapplication). This form collects some basic details, and asks about your engagement with effective altruism, and if you’d be willing to volunteer.
- Register for the conference (~5 minutes): After being accepted, you’ll receive an email with a link to register and confirm your place at the conference.

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

## Schedule

Detailed information on the agenda, speakers, and content will be available to registrants in the Swapcard app. Some of the 25+ confirmed speakers include:

- James Snowden (Senior Program Officer at Open Philanthropy) on Working with governments to eliminate lead exposure
- Hayley Clatterbuck (Philosophy Researcher at Rethink Priorities) on How to Handle Worldview Uncertainty
- Beatrice Eckers (Chief of Operations at Foresight Institute) on The Role of Existential Hope in Shaping Our Future
- Li-Lian Ang (Product Manager at BlueDot Impact) on Opportunities for Southeast Asians in AI safety and biosecurity
- Sarah Pomeranz (Executive Director at Consultants for Impact) on Developing Your Personal Theory of Change

## Programs

- __Mentorship program__: This year’s program is more robust than before, with the aim of connecting accepted mentees with experienced community members. We're particularly welcoming potential mentees from underrepresented groups and all ages.

- __Organization Fair__: This was the most-attended event at last year’s EAGxVirtual! It will take place on Friday 15 November at 16:30-18:00 UTC. If you cannot make it, many of the organizations will be available during the weekend either at Office Hours or by booking a 1-on-1 meeting in Swapcard. 

- __Meetups__: We are planning 25+ cause area and affinity group meetups. The majority of them will be meeting in interactive Gatheround events.

## Should you apply?

We welcome everyone who has a genuine interest in learning more or connecting, including those who are new to effective altruism. Admissions will not be based on prior EA engagement or EA background knowledge. As always, when unsure, please apply.

If you cannot come for all two days, please be aware that it is also possible — and still very valuable — to attend the conference for one day!

## 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

Suggestions on content, stewardship, and format are more than welcome – as a virtual event, we are especially excited about hosting content which is made possible specifically by the virtual format. Contact the organizing team at virtual@eaglobalx.org with ideas or if interested in presenting, or with any other question.


EAGxVirtual 2024 Banner

EAGxVirtual 2024

*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 will bring 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: 20th October 2024 (11:59pm EDT)
- Default ticket price: $500 USD
- __Discounts are available__ — you can select from a range of ticket price options during checkout
- All applications for this event will receive a response by 23rd October 2024 at the latest. Most applications receive a response within two weeks.

__Approximate schedule__

The event will begin with a opening reception on the 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](https://www.youtube.com/c/EffectiveAltruismVideos))
- 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 and accommodation expenses__

We are prepared to reimburse travel and accommodation expenses for some attendees. You may apply for  support if the cost of attending is too high for your budget. 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/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit#heading=h.z5bjn8dzshlm) 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?usp=sharing).

__Help us spread the word__

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

Hynes Convention Center Exterior

EA Global: Boston 2024

## EAGxIndia 2024

EAGxIndia is coming to Bengaluru this October! Building on the success from the first-ever EAGxIndia in Jaipur 2023, this year's event aims to: 
- Continue introducing effective altruism to a broad Indian audience.
- Accelerate growth and impact of the EA communities in Bengaluru and throughout India.
- Provide opportunities for those already working on EA projects and studying in relevant fields. 

We will host EA professionals, students, academics, and job-seekers, all dedicated to improving the world. This event aims to facilitate paths to impact for those local to the region; we are therefore excited to welcome both those based in India as well as international attendees who can bring their resources, networks, and knowledge to the event.

## Key information

- 📍 Where: Conrad, Bengaluru, India
- 📅 When: Saturday 19th - Sunday 20th, October 2024 (with an additional, limited reception on the evening of Friday 18th)

We will have full days of talks, workshops, meetups, and networking opportunities on Saturday and Sunday. The pre-event reception Friday will offer extra time to network, socialize, and attend guided sessions on how to make the best use of the event. You may express interest in attending the extra reception on your application; space is limited and first-come, first-served, so apply early!

## Applications

Applications have closed.

## Travel and accommodation support

Limited 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, with more available for greater distances within India. For more details please read our [travel policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LkFsfDMUBwbRuOJ9544OdBsYXBoHk5cPv4Y5IZ5IWkw/edit#heading=h.f03y26dgouo4).

Conrad Bengaluru

EAGxIndia 2024

Connect with similar people inspired by the Effective Altruism (EA) movement at the three-day conference in central Berlin. Take your next career steps, network with people with similar interests or career paths, dive into problem areas and solutions, meet old and new friends. If you are unsure if the event is for you, just apply!

If you have any questions, check out the FAQ or email berlin@eaglobalx.org.

## Why attend? 

EAG(x) events have a track record of fostering new connections in the effective altruism community. Attendees receive the necessary information or encouragement to apply for a job, an internship, or a program that supports their further development.

  - Connect: Meet like-minded people passionate about making a positive       impact.
  - Learn: Engage with groundbreaking ideas through workshops, talks, and     interviews.
  - Grow: Map out your professional path, identify next steps and develop     your application skills. 
  - Find work: Introduce yourself to impactful organizations looking for       new hires.

## When & where

From Friday afternoon, 13th September, until Sunday evening, 15th September, at the conference venue [Urania Berlin](https://www.urania.de), located at [An der Urania 17](https://goo.gl/maps/4N1BRyJMJJFLmBm7A), in 10787 Berlin, Germany.

When planning your trip to Berlin, please keep in mind that members of the EA Berlin community might organize unofficial satellite events a few days before and after the main event.

## Who

EAGxBerlin is intended for both individuals new to the movement and those already professionally engaged with EA. It will cover a diverse range of high-impact cause areas.

We believe the conference will be of particular value to those currently exploring new ways they can have an impact:

  - students
  - young professionals
  - mid- and late-career professionals looking to shift into EA-aligned       work
  - people who are excited to start new impactful projects.

We also invite established organizations looking to share their work and grow their pool of potential collaborators or hires.

If you are uncertain about your eligibility, don't hesitate to apply!

To all parents:

We will offer a simple childcare service on Saturday and Sunday, between 10:00 and 13:00, and 15:00 and 18:00 hours. Please contact me via berlin@eaglobalx.org if you're interested in this offer, as we have limited spaces. The service is offered by a professional company, not conference volunteers.

## Schedule

Our content lead Sarah Weiler has put together a fantastic programme over the last months. Click [this link](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Wh_8drcalfLQd02mg1i6DLchTxgiBYa-KdHXBdbUpys/edit?usp=sharing) to view our programme, which is subject to minor changes. You can find the live programme on the event app once you’ve registered.

There are sessions in the areas of Biosecurity, Global Health and Development, Climate Change Mitigation, AI Safety, Animal Welfare and Advocacy, Policy Change, Effective Giving and more in the programme for you. Here are is a selection of sessions, but there will be many more:

Friday evening is the introduction to a super weekend, including a first-timer session with, and a musical about an AI gaining consciousness.

Saturday is the day of action: at the Opportunity Fair you can find jobs and volunteer roles with 15 different EA-related organisations or present your own project at the Project Fair. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to spend two hours asking experts in career development ([80,000 hours](https://80000hours.org/), [High Impact Medicine](https://www.highimpactmedicine.org/), [Consultants for Impact](https://www.consultantsforimpact.org/) and more) your questions. Also expect many expert-led workshops and talks about the cause areas mentioned above.

On Sunday, there will be tangible recommendations for unexpected paths to impact from high impact professionals, the graduates of the [ProVeg Kickstarting For Good](https://provegincubator.com/kickstartingforgood/) programme will present their projects, and [Giving What We Can](https://www.givingwhatwecan.org/) and [Effektiv Spenden](https://effektiv-spenden.org/en/) will host a Pledge Drive.

## Applications

__Deadline extended__: Apply by Wednesday 4th of September 2024!. Spaces are limited and applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so please apply early!

*Suggested Donations:*

- All standard attendees: €120,-
- Reduced option: €35,-
- Benefactor options: €200,- or €360,-
- There is also an option to not donate

*Note: All donations are non-refundable*

## Travel

Berlin is well connected with all major German cities by train, coach and airplane. We encourage you to travel by train or coach, especially if you’re coming from Northern Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark or Czechia.  

By train, there are connections between most large European cities for [between €20 and €40](https://int.bahn.de/en/offers/saver-fare-europe) if you book early. There are also several [night train services](https://int.bahn.de/en/offers/nighttrain-index), [a sleeper train from southern Germany, Switzerland, or Austria](https://www.nsinternational.com/en/trains/nighttrain); and a [sleeper train from Antwerp, Brussels, Amsterdam or Prague](https://www.europeansleeper.eu/).

Travel & accommodation support funds for events this year are limited, and we can only accommodate a small number of requests. If you do not end up receiving travel support, this is likely the result of limited funds, rather than an evaluation of your potential for impact. When planning around an event, we’d recommend you act under the assumption that we will not be able to grant your travel funding request (unless it has already been approved). For further details, please refer to our [travel policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WxBwwGxzbXLpQObozjG-DPiUejtZRkPBVJetY-w83_M/edit#heading=h.ayey1lmso8on). See also this forum post about [visiting Berlin as an EA](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/CaYqXsrHbuvtkGMGy/an-ea-s-guide-to-berlin).

## Visit Berlin

Berlin is Germany’s vibrant capital with a wealth of history, museums, parks, amazing restaurants and cultural events. It’s a great city to explore without a car. We recommend adding a few days before or after the conference to explore the city, and attend some of the many satellite events. See also this forum post about [visiting Berlin as an EA](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/CaYqXsrHbuvtkGMGy/an-ea-s-guide-to-berlin).

[Apply now](https://effectivealtruism.my.site.com/EAGlobal/s/eagxberlinapplication) and be part of a community dedicated to achieving excellence in helping others through effective altruism.

## Contact us
Email us at *__berlin@eaglobalx.org__* if you have any questions that are not answered in the FAQ.

Impression from EAGxBerlin 2022 and 2023:

![2022 and 2023 Impressions](//images.ctfassets.net/ohf186sfn6di/6XBIm59HLu2iHAXc8d49JW/a0ab797fba4e59a18eab187450bf29cd/Screenshot_2024-06-06_at_4.56.14_PM.png)


EAGxBerlin 2023

EAGxBerlin 2024

EAGxBerkeley 2024 will take place September 7-8 at [Lighthaven](https://www.lighthaven.space/) (2740 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705). The conference will focus on a diverse range of cause areas, local community building, and knowledge sharing. It will offer networking, workshops, presentations, and small group gatherings for attendees dedicated to addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges.

## Application details

- Applications are now closed!
- Deadline: September 1, 2024, 23:59 Pacific Time. Apply by August 18th if you would like to be eligible to receive a free EAGxBerkeley t-shirt. For further details, see the “Event T-Shirts” section below.
- Ticket Price: 100 USD.
- Discounts: To make sure EAGxBerkeley is accessible for people with different budgets, you can select from a range of ticket price options during checkout.
- Travel Support: Limited funding for travel grants. See below.

## Why attend EAGxBerkeley?

EAG(x) events have a track record of fostering new connections in the effective altruism community. Attendees receive the necessary information or encouragement to apply for a job, an internship, or a program that supports their further development.

- Connect: Meet like-minded people passionate about making a positive impact.
- Learn: Engage with groundbreaking ideas through workshops, talks, and interviews.
- Grow: Map out your professional path, identify next steps and develop your application skills.
- Find work: Introduce yourself to impactful organizations looking for new hires.

Read more about our motivation to run this event [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WFiITz2BaarXH1rKrmZ22OV92F32jlHeGEkJB7-6iaE/edit).

## Should you apply?

The short answer is, yes! We hope that EAGxBerkeley will bring together people who are new to effective altruism and those who are already highly engaged with the movement. If you are new, here are some ways to become involved with EA:

- Engage with introductory EA material via a [virtual fellowship](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/virtual-programs) or [independent reading](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/handbook). You may also be interested in the EA Forum, 80,000 Hours, or some of these [books](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/resources/books).
- Meet EAs in your [local community](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/groups) or [online](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/groups/YeW2gwh4gHexYQBjs).
- Think about your [future career plans](https://80000hours.org/start-here/?int_campaign=2021-12--primary-navigation__start-here) and how they fit into making the world a better place in some way.

__Tips for applying:__

- You don’t have to complete the above items before submitting your application. We welcome applicants who are in the process of familiarizing themselves with EA and can communicate 1) their understanding of effective altruism and 2) why they would like to get involved. 
- If you have any prior experience or demonstrable interest in global health and wellbeing, animal welfare, or global catastrophic risks (e.g., biosecurity, AI safety, extreme climate change, nuclear weapons), it would be a good idea to highlight it in your application.

EAGxBerkeley is organized especially for EA communities in the Bay Area and the Western USA. We will prioritize applicants from this region, but we are also open and happy to host people from the rest of the United States or even internationally. 

We recognize the importance of diverse backgrounds, and especially encourage individuals from groups that have historically been underrepresented to apply:

- Women
- Non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals
- Racial and ethnic minorities
- Individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds
- Individuals from non-STEM backgrounds  

If you cannot come for all two days, please be aware that it is also possible — and still very valuable — to attend the conference for one day!

## Schedule

More detailed information on the agenda, speakers, and content will be available closer to the conference via Swapcard and updates to this webpage. Some of our confirmed sessions are:

__Global Health and Wellbeing__
- *Can Cash Transfers Save Lives? Evidence from a Large-Scale Experiment in Kenya*, by [Edward Miguel](http://emiguel.econ.berkeley.edu/bio-and-cv/) (Distinguished Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley)
- *Get Sick To Help Others: Human Challenge Trials for Hep C*, by [Circe McDonald](https://www.1daysooner.org/team/circe-mcdonald/) (Hepatitis C Lead at 1DaySooner)
- *Policymaker learning trips: A promising tactic for building global aid champions*, by [Sam Anschell](https://www.openphilanthropy.org/about/team/sam-anschell/) (Global Aid Policy Program Associate at Open Philanthropy)
- *Global Health Networking Session or Meetup*

__Global Catastrophic Risks__
- *The Current State of Technical Approaches to Mitigating Catastrophic Misalignment Risk*, by [Buck Shlegeris](https://www.redwoodresearch.org/team/buck-shlegeris) (CEO of Redwood Research)
- *Anthropic's Core Views and Responsible Scaling Policy*, by [Zac Hatfield-Dodds](https://zhd.dev/) (Researcher at Anthropic)
- *Nuclear Risk: Perspectives, models and strategies*, by [Jeffrey Lewis](https://www.middlebury.edu/institute/people/jeffrey-lewis) (Professor at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey)

__Animal Welfare__
- *Animals Need EA*, by [Lewis Bollard](https://www.openphilanthropy.org/about/team/lewis-bollard/) (Farm Animal Welfare Program Director at Open Philanthropy)
- *Civil Litigation for Farmed Animals*, by [Alene Anello](https://www.legalimpactforchickens.org/people) (Founder of Legal Impact for Chickens)
- *Farmed Animal Welfare Meetup*

__Policy__
- *Advocating for Policy to Elected Representatives*, by [Gavriel Kleinwaks](https://www.1daysooner.org/team/gavriel-kleinwaks/) (Indoor Air Quality Program Lead at 1Day Sooner)

__Effective Careers__
- *80,000 Hours Career Workshop*, by [Abigail Hoskin](https://abigailnovickhoskin.scholar.princeton.edu/bio2021) (Advisor for 80,000 Hours)

If you would like to host a meetup at the event you may reach out to our content lead, Sam Faber-Manning, via berkeley@eaglobalx.org.

## Travel support

We are prepared to reimburse travel expenses for some attendees. Travel support funds are limited, so please only request funding if you would not be able to attend without it. __Whether or not you request travel funding will have no bearing on the outcome of your application__. See our [travel policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BXV2MTM61kVv1MFDxO_53h-EaPc-RM2UdnSiozEdov4/edit?usp=sharing) for more details.

## Accessibility

Unfortunately, Lighthaven does not meet ADA standards for wheelchair accessibility.

Lighthaven is a beautiful, old hotel in the center of Berkeley. There are many aspects about this space that we are excited about, but one significant challenge is the lack of existing accessibility for individuals with disabilities affecting physical mobility. 

If you would like to attend this conference and have accessibility requests, please email us at berkeley@eaglobalx.org. You don’t have to email us when applying, and may wait until registering for the conference to do so.

We aim to provide assistance with whatever accessibility needs arise, such that all applicants who are accepted to the conference can attend.

## Event T-Shirts

To improve sustainability and reduce waste, EAGxBerkeley will require attendees to request t-shirts in advance. In the past, EAG/EAGx conferences have assumed that everyone will want a t-shirt and ordered more than necessary to ensure there are excess units of each size, resulting in a surplus.

Event t-shirts will still be free, but if you would like one, you must indicate so in the registration form by August 20th (which means you must apply by the 18th).

## Contact us

Email us at berkeley@eaglobalx.org with any comments, suggestions, or questions that are not answered in the FAQ.

Impression from EAGxBerkeley 2022:

![EAGxBerkeley 2022 Higlights](//images.ctfassets.net/ohf186sfn6di/4uT3gy1Lc7pAvV6NimKfYu/3e4391c9ec63a3911264cac1f3f2a152/EAGxBerkeley2022_highlights.jpg)

EAGxBerkeley '24

EAGxBerkeley 2024

__Applications are now closed__

*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.

This San Francisco Bay Area event will:

- Have talks, workshops, meetups, and so on solely focused on risks from AI and other GCRs; as well as cross-cause efforts such as policy and community-building that are relevant to reducing these risks.
- Be designed for attendees working focused on GCRs or meta/other areas (such as software engineering, law, or community building) where they expect their work to contribute to GCR reduction efforts.

As in previous years, we’ll just have one admissions process across all EA Global events, and we’ll just invite attendees to self-select. That is, for attendees focusing on other areas, you’ll be welcome to apply for this Bay Area event, we just expect it’ll be less useful for you.

__Application details__

- Application deadline: 21st Jan 2024 (11:59pm PT)
- All applications for this event will receive a response by 23rd January 2024 at the latest. Most applications receive a response within two weeks.

__Approximate schedule__

The event will begin with a opening reception on the 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](https://www.youtube.com/c/EffectiveAltruismVideos))
- 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 feels a bit too high for your budget. 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/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit#heading=h.z5bjn8dzshlm) 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?usp=sharing).

__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 (Global Catastrophic Risks)

EAGxBoston

EAGxBoston 2016

## Join us for Canada’s first-ever effective altruism conference!

EAGxToronto is an effective altruism conference organised especially for EA communities in Canada, but we welcome our friends from all over. 

The conference provides networking opportunities, workshops, presentations, small group gatherings, and more, to approximately 400 attendees dedicated to addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges. It all starts Friday August 16 at [InterContinental Toronto Centre](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dCnaCP83uftumhbT6) with an evening reception and continues with full days of programming on Saturday, August 17 - Sunday, August 18.

## Application details

- Applications are now closed!
- Default ticket price: £100
- Discounts: To make sure EAGxToronto is accessible for people with different budgets, you can select from a range of ticket price options during checkout
- Travel support is available, see below
- The application deadline: Aug 12 (11:59pm EST)

## TAKE ACTION

Stay up-to-date on the conference news and help make the greatest impact we can by spreading the word:

- Registering for the [EA Canada email list](https://effectivealtruismcanada.com/contact/)
- [Liking us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/canadaeffectivealtruism)
- [Following us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/effective-altruism-canada/)
- [Joining us on Slack](https://join.slack.com/t/eavirtualmeetupgroup/shared_invite/zt-207vgy28g-v_Bog1vjtTZjoKXc3BpiSQ)
- Email us if you have any questions at toronto@eaglobalx.org
- If you know someone who would enjoy this event, please invite them to apply.

## Why EAGxToronto?

EAGxToronto will bring together a wide network of people who have made helping others a core part of their lives, with a particular focus on inspiring and empowering attendees to start new projects and organisations that push forward effective altruism. We aim to:

- Help you make career plans and donation decisions that help others as much as possible
- Help you find impactful work opportunities that match your skills and qualifications
- Connect you with potential co-founders for your new high-impact projects
- Provide you with warm, encouraging, and understanding role models
- Help you make well-calibrated forecasts about the future of society
- Help you learn valuable skills such as multi-factor decision-making, task planning, cost-effectiveness analysis, and monitoring and evaluation

## Approximate schedule

The event begins with an opening reception and keynote on Friday, August 16, 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.

## Agenda Highlights:

- Talks and discussions on the latest ideas and experiences at the frontiers of the EA movement (see past examples from other events [here](https://www.youtube.com/c/EffectiveAltruismVideos))
- Workshops to help refine and kick-start your projects
- Meetups, networking, and social activities
- [See the full speaker lineup here](https://effectivealtruismcanada.com/eagxtoronto2024/)

## Travel support

We will reimburse travel expenses for some attendees. You may apply for travel support if the cost of attending feels a bit too high for your budget. 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/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit#heading=h.z5bjn8dzshlm) for more details.

## Should you apply?

If you want to attend but are unsure about whether to apply, please just apply anyway! You can read about admissions for EA Global [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vlOaF-f2585hmyi4Chs7vU0MMJ9xcz1jigzsb2-UCP8/edit?usp=sharing). 

EAGx Toronto is intended both for individuals who are new to the EA movement and those who have been involved for some time. We’re looking for people who are ready to:

- Engage deeply with the principles of effective altruism (prioritisation, impartial altruism, open truth seeking, and collaborative spirit)
- Learn from leaders in the field about how to excel in achieving impact
- Connect with a community that shares your passion for change
- Start or join initiatives that aim to tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges
- Strengthen EA Canada’s national community

We're prioritising applicants from Canada, but we also welcome applications from nearby communities and individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. This event aims to bring together a diverse group of participants and particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as:

- Women
- Non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals
- Racial/ethnic minorities
- Individuals from non-STEM academic or professional backgrounds

For those who are newer to effective altruism, please note that we will prioritise applicants who have engaged with the movement in some way. You might signal this by meeting at least one of the following:

- Have concrete plans for a positive impact on the world that are in line with EA principles
- Completed the Introductory EA Programme or another similar programme (see Toronto example)
- Have read the majority of the Introduction to Effective Altruism Handbook
- Have engaged with other relevant writings and ideas through other avenues (the 80,000 Hours podcast, the EA Forum, Newsletters, LessWrong, books, etc.)
- Have work experience, academic experience, career plans, or a demonstrable enduring interest related to the following issues: global health and development, animal welfare, global catastrophic risks (AI safety, biorisk, extreme climate change, nuclear war), and longtermism
- Have plans for greater involvement with effective altruism in some form
- Are in the process of familiarising yourself with EA (maybe via one of those links above), but you want to get your application in as soon as possible

## Volunteer for EAGxToronto

Become an integral part of EAGxToronto by volunteering. It's a chance to hone your skills, meet incredible people, and contribute to the event's success. As a way of saying thank you, volunteers receive free admission. If you’re interested in this, please indicate this on your application.

EAGxToronto '24

EAGxToronto 2024

# This is the Last Week to Apply! Deadline April 5th!

## Join us for Texas’s first ever effective altruism conference!

EAGxAustin will bring together students, professionals and others from a variety of backgrounds who want to address the world’s most pressing problems. We hope that’s you!

## When & Where 

April 13-14, 2024

Saturday, April 13th, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Sunday, April 14th, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

University of Texas at Austin, [Thompson Conference Center](https://thompsoncenter.utexas.edu/)

## Applications and deadline:
[Apply here by April 5th!](https://effectivealtruism.my.site.com/EAGlobal/s/eagxaustin-application)

Deadline extended to midnight Friday April 5th 2024 (11:59pm Chicago/Texas Time)

## Who should apply?

Any aspiring altruists in the US! One of our primary goals for this event is to strengthen communities and networks for altruists in the Southern and Central US. So we're prioritizing applicants from these regions, such as those living in or moving to places like Chicago, Phoenix, Albuquerque, LA, Denver, and of course, __anywhere in Texas__. But there is plenty of capacity for a broader attendee base, so we also encourage those from across the U.S. to apply!

__EAGxAustin__ is intended both for individuals who are new to the [effective altruism movement](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/) and those who are more established and knowledgeable.

For those newer to EA, we will prioritize applicants who can signal they have engaged somewhat with ideas fundamental to effective altruism or having a high impact. There are lots of way to signal this in your application, but here are some ways you might do so:

- Have a plan for having a high positive impact on the world (or have competing plans you are trying to decide between)
- Have work experience, academic experience, career plans, or even *__enduring interest or understanding__* relevant to one of these [high impact cause areas](https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/)
- Have plans for greater involvement with effective altruism in some form
- Have engaged with effective altruist writings, media, or ideas (possible avenues might be an [Introductory EA Program](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/virtual-programs/introductory-program) or other similar fellowship, some or part of the [Introduction to Effective Altruism Handbook](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/handbook), EA podcasts, EA Forum, Newsletters, LessWrong, relevant books)
- __Are in the process of familiarizing yourself with EA (maybe via one of those links above), and you expect to be familiar by the time the conference begins__

Those who are very experienced within EA are also highly valued, especially if you are keen on advising other attendees! 

If you’re excited to be part of the conference but aren’t sure if you meet any of the specific criteria above, __please apply anyway!__ Again, you can let us know in your application if you are still in the process of familiarizing yourself with some concepts, and where you expect to be by the time the conference starts. We try our best to admit anyone who can demonstrate in their application that they are interested in learning more about how to have a high positive impact and are thoughtful, capable and highly-motivated. We just want you to have some ballpark ideas of how you might implement effective altruism, so you can make the most of networking and other opportunities at EAGxAustin. The application is as much for you to work out your ideas as it is for us.

If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to reach out to Austin@eaglobalx.org!

## Content

A primary goal of the conference is to help people improve their networks and connections, so we encourage attendees to __prioritize scheduling 1-on-1s with other attendees__, which is easy to do via our event app, Swapcard!

But for other ways to learn at the conference, we’ve got about 30 sessions planned for you. Here are just a few we are excited about:

- *__Prioritizing between Causes 101__* with Stan Pinsent (Centre for Exploratory Altruism Research)
- *__Career Planning Workshop__* with Matt Reardon (80,000 Hours)
- *__Introduction to AI Governance__* with Abigail Olver (Institute for AI Policy and Strategy)
- *__AMA about AI Safety__* with Zac Hatfield-Dodds (Anthropic)
- *__Animal Welfare Research in Economics__* with Luis Mota Freitas (NorthWestern University)
- *__Intro to Nuclear Non-Proliferation and the Dark Side of Advanced Reactors__* with Alan Kuperman (Nuclear Proliferation Prevention Project, University of Texas)

We will also have:
- Office hours (Q&As) with speakers
- Group meetups and speed-networking around causes and demographics
- Job listings in the event app
- Opportunity Fair on Sunday showcasing over a dozen effective altruist orgs and projects, many of which are currently hiring
- A lightning talks event for attendees! If you’re interested in giving a short (<5 minute) presentation, [apply here to give a lightning talk](https://forms.gle/uFkSDAd9WnmedSdi6) by April 1st at 11:59pm central time.
- And again, plenty more talks and workshops by experts on high-impact careers, philanthropy, and important causes like AI safety policy, Technical AI safety, climate change, global health, biosecurity, animal welfare, priorities research, communicating and promoting altruism, and more.

A detailed agenda will be available closer to the conference via our event app, and you will find it is easy to work one on one meetings into the slots you aren’t dedicating to your favorite content.

## Food

We will provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack/beverage service on Saturday, and breakfast, lunch, and snack/beverage service on Sunday (no Sunday dinner). All provided food will be fully vegan. There will be a place to declare allergies on the application.

## Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to get experience in operations while making some friends along the way and getting unique event merch to boot. Volunteer shifts may be either one 6 hour shift or two 4 hour shifts. You can express your interest in being a volunteer in the application form! We’ll send further details by email.

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EAGxAustin

## EAGxUtrecht 2024

__Dates:__ July 5-7, 2024

__Location:__ [Jaarbeurs](https://www.jaarbeurs.nl/en), Utrecht, The Netherlands

Join us for a transformative three-day conference in the heart of Utrecht, inspired by the [effective altruism (EA) movement](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/). This conference is perfect for anyone interested in EA, whether you've just read a few articles and are intrigued, or whether you’re in the top 0.00001% of users on the EA Forum. If you’re unsure, apply anyway! 

For questions, email utrecht@eaglobalx.org or check the FAQ.

### Why Attend?

- Connect: Meet like-minded individuals passionate about making a positive impact.
- Learn: Engage with groundbreaking ideas through workshops, talks, and interviews.
- Find work: Introduce yourself to impactful organizations looking for altruistic new hires.
- Launch: Get inspired and equipped to start new projects and organizations.

### Application details

- Apply now [here](https://effectivealtruism.my.site.com/EAGlobal/s/eagxutrechtapplication)
- Deadline: June 23, 2024, midnight
- Ticket Price: 100 GBP (approx. €115). Discounts available.
  - 50% Discount: Available at checkout.
  - 100% Discount: Available upon request (email: utrecht@eaglobalx.org).
- Travel Support: Limited funding for travel grants. Apply only if necessary. See our [Travel Support Policy document](https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1Yw_jtEl_iEl3M-X5P2fmwQYJ0HQrymObAIgWMeOeOf8/edit) for more information.

To ensure income isn’t a barrier to attending for anyone, the conference tickets are heavily subsidised. That’s why we kindly ask you to complete our application form to help us allocate the subsidy as efficiently as possible.

If you cannot come for all three days, please be aware that it is also possible - and still very valuable - to attend the conference for only 2 or 1 day!

__Accommodation__: Please find [here](https://lennonservices.nl/congress/module/5d03a192-12fb-406e-93e7-c79f31b02d4b/hotel?thema_id=23) our suggestions for hotels in Utrecht.

### Highlights

- Networking: Make connections that help you on your path to impact.
- Workshops: Refine and kick-start your projects.
- Inspirational Talks: Learn from experienced leaders.
- Informative Lectures: Explore EA applications in critical areas like animal welfare, global health, and AI safety.

Topics include:
- Effective interventions in global health
- Skillsets and bottlenecks for successful charity entrepreneurship
- The EU Alt Protein policy landscape
- The United Nations' summit of the future
- The psychology of effective giving
- AI Governance career opportunities
- Effective climate change interventions
- And much more!

Among our speakers, you’ll have the chance to meet:
- __Jacintha Baas__ (Serial entrepreneur and co-lead of new programs at Ambitious Impact/Charity Entrepreneurship) on “What does it take to be a successful charity entrepreneur?”
- __Sjir Hoeijmakers__ (Director of Research at Giving What We Can) on “Giving What We Can pledge drive.”
- __Alexandra Bos__ (Founder of Catalyze Impact, an incubator for AI Safety research organisations) on “What high-impact project or organisation should you start? Ideating together.”
- __Willem Sleegers__ (Senior Behavioral Scientist at Rethink Priorities, with a particular interest in Animal Welfare) on “Wild Animal Welfare: Using Surveys to Hopefully Help Wild Animals.”
- __Zuzana Sperlova__ (Researcher at Animal Charity Evaluator, Alumna of the Research Program at Ambitious Impact - also known as Charity Entrepreneurship) on “How to ACE a charity evaluation: Looking for impact.”
- __Gergő Gáspár__ (Founder of EA Hungary and EA Safety Hungary, Co-Director of the European Network for AI Safety) on “Experiments in Local Community Building.”

Volunteer Opportunities: Get involved and contribute to the event. Volunteers receive free admission. Indicate your interest in the application form.

### Who Should Attend?

EAGxUtrecht is for everyone interested in EA. Whether you’re new to the movement or a seasoned organiser, this event is for you. We’re especially keen on attendees who are ready to:

- Engage deeply with [EA principles](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/articles/introduction-to-effective-altruism#what-principles-unite-effective-altruism).
- Learn from field leaders about how to excel in achieving impact.
- Connect with a passionate community that shares your passion for change.
- Start or join initiatives addressing pressing global challenges.

Geographic Focus: We’re prioritizing our limited travel support for applicants from the Netherlands and parts of Western Europe without their own EAGx conference (including the UK and those parts of Germany closer to Utrecht than Berlin) but, if you can pay your own way and would like to come from further afield, we’d love to have you!

### Travel Information

Utrecht is very easy to get to.

By plane, you can fly to Amsterdam and then every 15 minutes there's a [direct train to Utrecht](https://www.ns.nl/en/routes/schiphol-airport-to-utrecht), which only takes 35 mins (and costs €10.20).

By train, there are day trains from London, Brussels, Cologne, Paris, Frankfurt, and Berlin; [a sleeper train from southern Germany, Switzerland, or Austria](https://www.nsinternational.com/en/trains/nighttrain); and a [sleeper train (via Amsterdam) from Prague, Dresden, or Berlin](https://www.europeansleeper.eu/).

### Discover Utrecht

![Utrecht](//images.ctfassets.net/ohf186sfn6di/337ChZHXSSogOn0fwf5O6I/134a493014d9c805195f482161e60aaf/81421_fullimage_traditional_houses_on_the_oudegracht_in_downtown_utrecht___olena_znak_via_shutterstock_1150x663.jpg)

Utrecht is a charming city with beautiful canals, parks, restaurants, cafés, museums, and historical buildings. It’s a great alternative to Amsterdam, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and excellent connectivity. Its bicycle garage alone is worth a visit (it’s the largest in the world)!

[Apply now](https://effectivealtruism.my.site.com/EAGlobal/s/eagxutrechtapplication) and be part of a community dedicated to achieving excellence in helping others through effective altruism. If you have any questions, email utrecht@eaglobalx.org or check the FAQ.

See you in Utrecht!


Utrecht

EAGxUtrecht 2024

__Venue address:__ Intercontinental London — the O2, 1 Waterview Dr, London SE10 0TW

__Applications for EA Global: London 2024 are now closed. We are currently accepting applications for [EA Global: Boston 2024](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/ea-global/events/ea-global-boston-2024).__

*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.

This year, we also have a Global Catastrophic Risks-focused EA Global in the San Francisco Bay Area, but we expect the London event to be similar to our past London conferences — with most attendees likely still focused on risks from AI and other GCRs, and with about ~50% of our content focused in these areas.

__Application details__

- Application deadline: 19th 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 a opening reception on the 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](https://www.youtube.com/c/EffectiveAltruismVideos))
- 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 feels a bit too high for your budget. 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/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit#heading=h.z5bjn8dzshlm) 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?usp=sharing).

__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 2024

### Welcome to the first ever EAGxNordics

### About the conference 
__Our talks and workshop program is now available [here](https://events.bizzabo.com/213749/agenda)__, listing all speaker names and workshop holders. All meetups, other networking activities and talk details will be added soon. 

This EA Globalx conference is about taking action and __doing good better__, by identifying the concrete ways through which we can have the greatest positive impact. The event will bring together 150 EAs to explore the most effective and evidence-based ways to improve the world, and then create plans for how to use our resources to have the greatest positive impact. The focus of the conference is to provide a clear understanding of key EA concepts, new developments in the global community’s thinking, and what different ways of doing good can look like. 

Attendees will get the chance to meet other EAs from across Europe, get to know the local EA communities, and learn how they can have a great positive impact.  

The conference welcomes EAs of all backgrounds - academics, students and working professionals - to discuss theory and action to solve the world’s most pressing problems. There will be both introductory and advanced __talks__ on various topics related to effective altruism. In addition, there will be __interactive discussions__, __workshops__ and __meet ups__ where the focus is on taking action.

If you are curious to see if any friends or acquaintances are planning to go, take a look at our [Facebook event](https://www.facebook.com/events/602432563519995/?active_tab=about)

 __EAGxNordics is organized by EA Norway and EA Sweden.__

 ### Practical information
The conference program will start at 18.00 on Friday and end at 18.00 at the latest on Sunday. If you arrive later on Friday, or early Saturday, that is no problem as the registration desk will be open all weekend. On Friday night, the program will focus on networking activities and getting to know each other. All talks and workshops will happen on Saturday and Sunday. A detailed program will be sent out to all attendees closer to the event. 

For those of you flying in, the closest airport is Stockholm-Arlanda. If you arrive by train, the closest station is Stockholm Centralstation. 

### Do you wish to support our event? 
EAGxNordics is a non-profit event and we try to keep ticket prices as low as possible to create an accessible conference. However, if you do wish to support our work we gratefully accept donations:

__Sweden:__ Swish 123 259 71 93  
__Norway:__ Vipps 503464  
Make sure to label donations "EAGxNordics".

### Photo and video
*There will be photos taken and video recorded at the event. Photo and video material may be used in social media and for future marketing. Reach out to the organizers if you do not wish to be photographed.*

EAGxNordics 2019

EAGx LatAm will take place in Mexico City at the Casa de la Bola Museum, 6th-8th of January. One of our goals is to connect the LatAm community with the broader international community. So, although this event is primarily for the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking EA communities, applications from experienced members of the international community are very welcome! What better way to start 2023?

This will overlap with the EA Fellowships and Visitors Programme that we’re running in Mexico 1st Nov- 30th Jan with the aim of kickstarting an EA Hub in the city. So expect great EA vibes on top of fantastic local (vegan) cuisine and fun cultural activities like city tours and regional dance lessons.

The conference aims to:

-Raise the profile of EA in LatAm.

-Create and strengthen connections between EAs within LatAm, the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities.

-Create and strengthen connections between EAs in LatAm and the rest of the world.

__Who is this conference for?__
This conference is for you if you…:

-Are from LatAm, new to EA and looking forward to learning more and connecting with like-minded people. Most of our talks will be introductory and cover a broad range of topics.

-Are from LatAm, very much not new to EA, and excited to meet other members of the community.

-Are an experienced member of the community from outside LatAm and keen to connect with EAs who might be under your radar.

__I don’t speak Spanish, is this event for me?__
Yes! First of all, although the lead organisers (Sandra Malagón and Laura González) are also the coordinators of the Spanish-speaking community, we’re in touch with the Brazilian community, and our goal is to welcome people interested in EA across LatAm and the world at large, regardless of language(s) spoken. Most talks will use English as a lingua franca, with the exception of a few topic-specific talks and workshops like “Community building in the Portuguese/Spanish-speaking world”, which will be run in the relevant languages. We will have a system of stickers or colour-coded tags for participants to signal the languages they speak.

If you’re unsure about whether to apply, err on the side of applying.

If you have any questions or comments don’t hesitate to write to latam@eaglobalx.org. We accept emails in English, Spanish and Portuguese :)

__Application details__

- Application deadline: 20 December 2022
- Travel expenses support is also available, see below

__Travel assistance__

If you need financial support, and you are unsure whether to participate due to financial reasons, you may be able to apply for funding for the travel expenses via the application form. Please do apply for support if the cost of attending would be prohibitive for you. No worries! We will make it as accessible as possible for you! Please check our [travel support policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1upvrDUlyfoIe-Gzhs9-wkd2EZJ1hCvoHWepJ9x8ssQM/edit) for more details.

__COVID-19 Policy__
The conference will be held in line with the latest local COVID policy guidelines. Everyone will be required to be vaccinated.

México City

EAGxLatinAmerica 2023

*__Effective Altruism Global x Rotterdam 2022__*

EAGxRotterdam took place in the bustling Dutch city of Rotterdam on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of November 2022!

EAGxRotterdam brought together up to 500 ambitious individuals in order to work on solving the world’s most pressing problems, covering cause areas such as longtermism and global health, among others. This conference was an opportunity to create new connections and learn more about EA with topics suitable for everyone. 
The programme entailed various talks, workshops, meetings, and plenty of time for networking, as well as opportunities for getting to know the city itself. All sessions took place on site in person.
The venue was [Postillion Hotel & Convention Centre (World Trade Centre), which is located at Beursplein 37, 3011 AA Rotterdam, Netherlands](https://goo.gl/maps/Aj4GArEWKzDR2H936)

*__Application details__*

- Application deadline: 23 October 2022 
- Travel expenses support is also available, see below

*__Who is this conference for?__*

Are you a critical thinker, do you enjoy debating, do you like meeting new people and do you want to do good?
Then EAGxRotterdam is the conference for you! It is for everyone who: 
- Has actively engaged with the EA community
- Feels aligned with the core ideas of effective altruism
- Is eager to learn more about EA! 

*__Travel assistance__*

If you need financial support to join us in Rotterdam, and you are unsure whether to participate due to financial reasons, you may be able to apply for funding for the travel expenses via the application form.
Please do apply for support if the cost of attending would be prohibitive for you. No worries! We will make it as accessible as possible for you!
Please check our [travel support policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1upvrDUlyfoIe-Gzhs9-wkd2EZJ1hCvoHWepJ9x8ssQM/edit?usp=sharing) for more details.

*__COVID policy__*

The conference will be held in line with the latest local COVID policy guidelines. For our entire protocol, [please review this document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/18uqQIzp1pzO9GcrR_9ywdBJ1zY8ypSeMNziN9kvTIgE/edit?usp=sharing).

*__Preliminary Schedule__*

- Friday 4 November: 4pm - 10pm: Registration, opening, opportunities fair & networking
- Saturday 5 November: 9am - 10pm: Program & networking
- Sunday 6 November: 9am - 10pm: Program & networking

All program is optional, you can arrive and leave at any time. 

Next to sessions on the worlds most pressing problems, and how to solve them, there were be meetups, skills workshops, plenty of networking opportunities, spaces to unwind and to work, and (independently organised) social activities. There were be ample opportunities for meetings with recruiters, funders, potential advisers, hires, collaborators and other people relevant to your interests

Registered attendees were able access the programme on Swapcard (our event app).

We recommended arriving at the conference well-rested (take Friday off if needed). If you can, take Monday off as well to relax, process all the new input and maybe spend some more time with the people you met at the conference.

For accommodation recommendations, group chats, and other useful things, please view [this document](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13_c5-3-4NuugiQJHgDk0yRBKAqNqrV5hUWbkxsqBONw/edit?usp=sharing).

*__Further info__*

If you have any questions, DM us on our socials or write us a message at rotterdam@eaglobalx.org.

![4](//images.ctfassets.net/70c29flvim3q/56kzCDgGaqWZUKM7QyteOy/14dd428f7280ef1e339cdd25bf7f44ca/4.png)

Rotterdam Cityscape

EAGxRotterdam 2022

__Announcing Effective Altruism Global x Berkeley 2022!__

EAGxBerkeley will be held from December 2nd-4th, 2022! There will be a half-day program on Friday the 2nd and bonus events including a [Hackathon](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/BL8Rny4hBgDvLsjci/hackathon-on-mon-12-5-to-follow-eagxberkeley) on Monday the 5th.

__Who is this conference for?__

EAGxBerkeley will bring together ambitious individuals in order to work on solving the world’s most pressing problems. This conference is an opportunity to create new connections, build the community, and learn more about EA. It is primarily for people who are new to EA, students, and early career professionals. The preliminary programme entails talks, workshops, one-on-one networking, and more (fun) stuff.

Unsure if this conference is for you? Apply! We welcome those at all levels of engagement. In particular, it is for people aligned with the core ideas of effective altruism and want to learn more about next steps. If you’re unsure about whether to apply, err on the side of applying.

If you have any questions or suggestions for the event, email berkeley@eaglobalx.org.

__Application details__

- Application deadline: 20 November 2022
- Travel expenses support is also available, see below

__Travel assistance__

If you need financial support to join us in Berkeley, and you are unsure whether to participate due to financial reasons, you may be able to apply for funding for the travel expenses via the application form. Please do apply for support if the cost of attending would be prohibitive for you. No worries! We will make it as accessible as possible for you! Please check our [travel support policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1upvrDUlyfoIe-Gzhs9-wkd2EZJ1hCvoHWepJ9x8ssQM/edit) for more details.

__COVID-19 Policy__
The conference will be held in line with the latest local COVID policy guidelines. Everyone will be required to be vaccinated.

__See you all in Berkeley :)__

Berkeley

EAGxBerkeley 2022

EAGxBerlin 2022 brought together ambitious students and professionals to learn, connect and collaborate to solve the world’s most pressing problems. 

Here are the [pictures](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1L4UNikMawo9QeAq6sohbwwPnXvCRcyNG?usp=sharing "EAGxBerlin pictures") taken at the event. You are welcome to use them (no copyright).

Five years after the last EAGxBerlin, we're excited to welcome 700-1000 people for a weekend full of talks, workshops and networking to help each other figure out how to do the most good.

__Schedule__

Friday,   16th:		 6pm - 10pm: Opening, meetups, opportunity fair & networking

Saturday, 17th: 	10am - 7:30pm: Program & networking

Sunday,   18th: 	10am - 7pm: Program 

*All program is optional, you can arrive and leave anytime.*

The agenda includes:

- Talks and discussions on how to solve the world’s most pressing problems 
- Workshops to help improve your epistemics and career plans cause & career meetups, networking, and social activities
- Facilitated match-making and plenty of time for 1-1 conversations with recruiters, funders, potential advisors, hires, collaborators and other people relevant to your interests
- Opportunity fair

Registered attendees can access the programme on Swapcard (our event app). 

__Program around the conference__

10-15 September (Sat-Thu): independently organised co-working, meetups, events and hangouts with the EA Berlin community and other early arrivers

19-25 September: More (self-organised) coworking, city exploring and hangouts. 

We recommend arriving at the conference well-rested (take Friday off if needed). If you can, take Monday off as well to relax, process all the new input and maybe spend some more time with the people you met at the conference.

__Accommodation, Group chats & Events__: [Please see this document](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12yKAJLWBru3_J5ipX57fkR-Wg9Y6Sn2kJiadWsLS7oc/edit#gid=0).

__Travel Support__: If travel and accommodation costs are an obstacle for you we encourage you to apply for a [travel grant](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1upvrDUlyfoIe-Gzhs9-wkd2EZJ1hCvoHWepJ9x8ssQM/edit#heading=h.prbq2gygjom). 

__COVID__: Here's our [COVID policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b3SVFlYOC3dN9YT3qRAfxvLcAYQa9tLSvONhojg-ths/edit?usp=sharing "COVID policy"). 

__Visa information__: Please see [this document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JVyrZ-NSTfCB0QMkYz3icGejGaW07Swqc78Vof8VqSs) regarding applications for visas for visiting the conference.

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### FAQ

__I've registered, where is my ticket?__

We do not send out tickets via email. On Friday (9th September), we will launch our event app Swapcard and invite everyone who has registered via email. Swapcard will include your ticket as QR code, so you just need download the event app before the conference and show it at the event registration. 

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If you have any other questions which are not answered in the attendee guide (see Swapcard), feel free to email us at berlin@eaglobalx.org. Please do not message organisers privately, this email is the best way to get a response. We do our best to answer questions and help as fast as we can within our limited capacity. 

Berlin

EAGxBerlin 2022

Applications are __now closed__!

EA Global will bring 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: 8 September 2022 (8:00am UTC)
- You can enter the relevant information on the application form (travel expense support is also available, see below)

__Approximate schedule__

The event will begin with a opening reception on the Friday (but you can arrive and register at any time during the weekend).

Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with a closing reception ending around 10 pm on Sunday evening.

The agenda includes:

- Talks and discussions on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement (past examples available [here](https://www.youtube.com/c/EffectiveAltruismVideos))
- Workshops to help improve your thinking and execution
- Meetups, networking, and social activities

__Our COVID policy__

We require attendees to be doubly vaccinated, and encourage folks to get a booster shot if they can. Additionally, attendees will be asked, but not required, to take a rapid test before coming to the event. 

You can see our full COVID policy [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bCa4xpl8qYxXbSxeLPwtqEOuV_yeN7KSL08LYoBGxtY/edit#heading=h.kmdldkbmkfmb) for more details.

__Travel expenses__

We are prepared to reimburse travel expenses for some attendees. Please do apply for support if the cost of attending feels a bit too high for your budget. 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/1upvrDUlyfoIe-Gzhs9-wkd2EZJ1hCvoHWepJ9x8ssQM/edit?usp=sharing) 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?usp=sharing).

__Help us spread the word__

If you know someone who would enjoy this event, please [invite them to apply](https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/centreforeffectivealtruism/ea/form-perma/Referral_form/OgbvyQ3X4KgE7WfgDCjNp5v4srT2qaCPY5Y8DGdt9HzVBg90RFTBtpYwZDReYHGm8spD7EbQrD8yQfmK3fwWuXBanTQ8KtmT4Mkm).

Washington D.C.

EA Global: Washington, D.C. 2022

### View the [speaker list](https://app.swapcard.com/widget/event/eagxasia-pacific-2020/people/RXZlbnRWaWV3XzYzMTk3) and [latest agenda](https://app.swapcard.com/widget/event/eagxasia-pacific-2020/plannings/RXZlbnRWaWV3XzYzMTk0)

While it’s not possible for EAGxAustralia and EAGxSingapore to take place in person this year, the organizing teams are instead collaborating to run a virtual conference for the entire Asia-Pacific region.

The event will showcase some of the excellent projects and people in the Asia-Pacific community and help to strengthen relationships between EAs living in the region. For those of us living elsewhere, it’s also a great opportunity to make new connections with people who you wouldn’t normally meet at EA conferences in Europe and the United States.

### Travel Support

Putting on an event like this requires a lot of time and other resources. We’re working hard to make it a great experience — but we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone.

### Further information

We recommend joining the [Facebook event](https://www.facebook.com/events/1002725406836271) for regular updates.


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EAGxAsia-Pacific 2020

The first-ever EA Student Summit will take place on the weekend of October 24-25.

Applications for this event are now closed.

In addition to content targeted at undergraduate and graduate students, the agenda will feature talks on the latest thinking in effective altruism. 

### [View the latest agenda](https://cea.app.swapcard.com/widget/event/ea-global-test/plannings/RXZlbnRWaWV3XzU5ODA4)

For students, this event will be an opportunity to:

- connect with analytical and altruistic people around the world
- deepen your understanding of EA principles and cause areas
- develop your future career plans
- learn valuable skills
- identify actions you can take right now to improve the world

### New to effective altruism?	

This event is aimed at students who have some experience with the ideas of effective altruism. However, we’d love to welcome you even if you are newer to the ideas! We have created a [syllabus](https://www.eaglobal.org/ea-conference-reading-list) of materials that we recommend you read before you apply, as they will help you think about questions in the application and prepare you for the event.

### Travel Support

Putting on an event like this requires a lot of time and other resources. We’re working hard to make it a great experience — but we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone.

### Note on time zones

Be sure to carefully check the time in your location relative to GMT. 

Daylight Savings Time in the UK ends on the morning of October 25th. For UK residents, the event will start at 1:00 pm on Saturday and 12:00 pm on Sunday.

### Further information

We recommend joining the [Facebook event](https://www.facebook.com/events/309548146996168) for regular updates.

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EA Student Summit 2020

EAGx organizers from across the world are uniting to deliver a programme of events spanning all time zones, bringing together the global EA community for a weekend of connection and reflection.

### [See the latest schedule (in GMT+2 timezone)](https://frame.grip.events/EAGxVirtual2020)

The main focus of the event will be one-on-one meetings between attendees, but there will also be a range of live and pre-recorded content including talks, live Q&As, speed meetings, and group discussions. In the week following the event, we encourage attendees to [suggest and organize their own content](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/wwW4u4sXbP8YbfBts/eagxvirtual-unconference-saturday-june-20th-2020) which we will publicise on the official schedule.

We hope to attract a large audience of first-time and returning attendees from across the world. The conference will be suitable for anyone with at least some involvement with EA (having read a few articles or a book for example). If you’re a complete newcomer, then we recommend engaging with some [introductory EA content](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/resources/) first.

We are looking forward to an inspiring conference with you! 

Your EAGx core team (Sebastian, Luise, Cristina & Manuel)

### Cost

Putting on an event like this requires a lot of time and other resources. We’re putting in a lot of effort to make it a great experience — but we don’t want cost to be a barrier for anyone.

### Topics

- Artificial intelligence
- Biosecurity
- Global conflict
- Climate change
- Global health & development
- Animal advocacy
- Improving institutional decision making
- Global priorities research
- Movement building
- Career planning and productivity advice

(More info & reasoning at [www.80000hours.org](https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/)) 

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*This conference is a collaboration of [EA Berlin](https://ea-berlin.org/), [EA Leipzig](https://www.facebook.com/ealeipzig/), [EA Hamburg](https://www.facebook.com/EAHamburg/) & [effektiv-spenden.org](https://www.effektiv-spenden.org/) with kind support from the [Centre for Effective Altruism](https://www.centreforeffectivealtruism.org/).*

[Facebook Event](https://www.facebook.com/events/190559008986130/)

EAGxVirtual Banner

EAGxVirtual 2020

![EAGxBostonGroupPhoto](//images.ctfassets.net/70c29flvim3q/1ZmvlPtpjUB4jhRmkuluIq/ee6db6779eabe181866894a9655182bf/EAGxBostonGroupPhoto.jpg)

### About the conference

EAGx is the locally-organized international conference series of the effective altruism community. EAGxBoston 2019 is open to everyone and will be two days in length. Content is primarily aimed at people who are familiar with the core ideas of effective altruism, but who want to engage more deeply with the concepts and get more involved with the community.

### [Conference program](//assets.ctfassets.net/70c29flvim3q/1455Y7Xp6v28RbiAhULCAP/5e02d24886dcca0e58678dc931f8d7da/Final_Conference_Program__1_.pdf)
__Please click the above hyperlink for the conference program.__ 

### [Conference schedule](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oZsSCWlzvz2Ti5rxrrztC6FIlEGmyl6tQtd5LisBenw/edit#gid=1006993991 "EAGx Boston 2019 Final Schedule")

__Please click the above hyperlink for the full schedule.__ The conference will run from 9am-6pm on Saturday, April 27; and from 9am-3pm on Sunday, April 28.

### Intended audience

EAGx conferences are open to people of all levels of engagement with effective altruism. We think the following kinds of attendees are particularly likely to find the conference valuable:
- People already at least somewhat familiar with the [key ideas of effective altruism](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/resources).
- People seeking the opportunity to learn more about effective altruism, get help on individual plans, or meet more people in the community.
- People interested in or actively seeking work focused on [high-priority global issues](https://80000hours.org/articles/cause-selection).

### Food details

Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided both Saturday and Sunday. Meal costs are included in the ticket price. All food served will be vegan, with gluten-free options available.

### Transportation and parking

The best way to get to the conference venue is via the T (Boston’s subway system). The venue is a 10-minute walk from the Harvard Square station on the Red Line. Parking is available in the 52 Oxford St parking garage, but day permits must be purchased online and printed out in advance. See [here](https://hmnh.harvard.edu/directions-and-parking) for more details.

### Accessibility

The conference venue is ADA-compliant. Please contact us if you may require mobility assistance or other accessibility support.

### Photography

There will be photos taken at the event. Photo material may be used in social media and for future marketing. Please reach out to the organizers if you do not wish to be photographed.

Boston

EAGxBoston 2019

### About

It’s been over two years since our last in-person EAGxSingapore/Asia conference. We are thrilled to organize this conference again— bigger and better than before! 

The event will bring together over 200 members of the EA community to connect with each other, and to explore the best ways to improve the world. The conference takes place in Singapore. We invite everyone in Asia-Pacific to join us (and from further abroad too)! If the conference is canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 situation, you will get a full refund on your ticket.

EAGxSingapore is organized by a group of volunteers, in collaboration with [Effective Altruism Singapore](https://www.effectivealtruism.sg/).

### Application and registration

__Registrations are now closed.__

For more information on travel support, please see [CEA’s FAQ page](https://www.eaglobal.org/faqs/). 

If you have any questions about admissions, please contact us on __singapore@eaglobalx.org__.

### Visas

Please refer to the Singapore government's [Entry Requirements page](https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-depart/entry_requirements) to determine whether you need to apply for a visa.

Attendees from any of [these countries](https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-depart/entry_requirements/visa_requirements) __will require a visa__. Please note that this list includes:
* India
* Iran
* Nigeria

__Please indicate in your application if you will require a visa__. If you are accepted, we can provide a V39A form with the information you will need from the organisers (your "local contact"). You will still need to write your nationality, passport number, and where you’re travelling from into the V39A form.

We can also provide a more general letter of invitation to any accepted attendees who request it. Please contact singapore@eaglobalx.org if you would like this supplementary letter.

### Conference schedule

The event will take place on Friday 2nd, and Saturday 3rd September 2022. 

Join us on the evening of Friday 2nd for a get together event in a chill location.

The main conference will happen on September 3rd. The topics covered will include:

* Projects in global health and well-being
* Current trends in AI alignment and AI governance research
* Projects promoting Animal Welfare
* EA Entrepreneurship
* and more...

Confirmed speakers will represent organisations such as GiveWell, Giving What We Can, Charity Entrepreneurship, Malaria Consortium, Mercy For Animals, and more.

Update: The [Conference schedule is now available](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NJPL-s_CxQLgpDiZA18Vl6dXSLzSvExnE-lE8h7aBEA/edit?usp=sharing). 

### Conference venue

The main conference will take place in a central location, at 81 Victoria St, Singapore 188065. Nearest MRT stations are Bras Basah (Yellow line), City Hall (Green & Red lines), and Bencoolen (Blue line).

### COVID-19 policy

Summary: We require attendees to be doubly vaccinated, and encourage folks to get a booster shot if they can. Additionally, attendees will be asked, but not required, to take a rapid test before coming to the event. Mask-wearing will be required for indoor settings for persons who are 6 years old and above, but optional in outdoor settings. Surgical masks and Antigen Rapid Test (ART) kits will be available on-site if you need them.

More information [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uYCjsL2Y0sAxrFGpwVHAmWSIwlcX2ogxPDNPH2cAnd8/edit#).

### Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers who can help us with the event during the weekend. We offer a wide variety of opportunities and flexible time commitment. You get to be part of an awesome team making the event run smoothly and having a positive impact on the attendee experience.

Send us your [details via this form](https://forms.gle/1M8Cqh4Wkprx49rt7) if you'd like to help.


Singapore

EAGxSingapore 2022

__Applications are now closed__

*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 will bring 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: 8 February 2023 (11:00am UTC)
- All applications for this event will receive a response by 12 February 2023 latest.

__Approximate schedule__

The event will begin with a opening reception on the Friday (but you can arrive at any time during the weekend).
Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with a closing reception ending around 10 pm on Sunday evening.

The agenda includes:

- Talks and discussions on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement (past examples available [here](https://www.youtube.com/c/EffectiveAltruismVideos))
- 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. Please do apply for support if the cost of attending feels a bit too high for your budget. 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/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit?usp=sharing) 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?usp=sharing).

__Help us spread the word__

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

EA Global: Bay Area 2023

__We are excited to announce Cambridge’s first ever conference on effective altruism!__

EAGxCambridge will bring together 500 leading academics, working professionals, charity entrepreneurs, and students to address the world’s [most pressing problems](https://80000hours.org/problem-profiles/), including existential risks, global wellbeing and animal suffering. The programme will feature workshops, talks, and conversations with major thinkers and doers in the space, such as 80,000 Hours, Charity Entrepreneurship, the Future of Humanity Institute, and the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk – as well as a careers fair and socials. Our venue will be [Cambridge Guildhall](https://goo.gl/maps/k3ZWXqKR11uQ5rPc6), an historic building in the picturesque heart of the city.

### Applications are now closed!

Log in to your effectivealtruism.org account (from previous EA Globals, the EA Forum, EA Funds, or Giving What We Can) to pre-fill any of your saved details – or you can easily create a new account.

### Programme

__A sample of some of our featured speakers:__
- [Lord Martin Rees](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/ukk5f4bqqBAWbF4Zh/lord-martin-rees-an-appreciation), one of the UK’s most eminent scientists and long-time existential risk advocate
- [Saloni Dattani](https://salonium.substack.com/) (Our World In Data) on how data collection is vital for global health and wellbeing
- [Hear This Idea](https://hearthisidea.com/) recording a live episode with guest [Anders Sandberg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjWl5GVeUMc) (Future of Humanity Institute)
- [Janvi Ahuja](https://www.janvi.xyz/) (Big Data Institute) on preventing the next pandemic
- [Friederike Grosse-Holz](https://www.synbiobeta.com/speakers/friederike-grosse-holz) (Blue Horizon) on accelerating the transition to alternative proteins
- [David Krueger](https://www.davidscottkrueger.com/) (Cambridge University) on safely aligning AI systems

Besides the main conference, we’re excited for the emerging programme of community-led ‘satellite events’, likely including karaoke, a pub social, an x-risk quiz, an after-party, a biosecurity picnic, an AI alignment hackathon, and more. If you have an idea for a satellite event you’d like to see or run, drop us an email at __cambridge@eaglobalx.org__.

### Who should apply?

The conference is designed for people who have an understanding of the main concepts of effective altruism, and who are making decisions and taking actions based on them. Attendees should be living in the UK or Ireland, or have plans to move to the UK within the next year.

We encourage applications from people with demographic backgrounds that are underrepresented in the EA community.

We’ve worked to make the application form as quick as possible, so if you’re not sure, please err on the side of applying. Drop us an email at __cambridge@eaglobalx.org__ if you have more questions.

### Applications

- Application deadline: Friday 3rd March 2023 (11.59pm UTC). This deadline will not change and we cannot consider any late entries. Any late       applications will be rejected.
- Please apply early! We are anticipating many more applications than         available spaces.

### Schedule

The conference will open at 2pm on Friday. Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with a closing reception ending around 6pm on Sunday evening.

The agenda includes:

  - Talks and discussions on the latest ideas and achievements from the         effective altruism movement
  - Workshops to improve your thinking and execution
  - Meetups, networking, and social activities
  - A careers fair for highly impactful organisations

### Travel expenses

We will be able to reimburse travel expenses (transportation and accommodation) for some attendees based in the UK and Ireland. You can request financial assistance through the travel support section in the application form. Due to limited funding, we may accept your application, but not be able to cover your expenses. Please check the [travel support policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit?usp=sharing) for more details.

### Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to get experience of operations while making some friends along the way. You can express your interest in being a volunteer in the application form. You will be expected to commit up to four hours in the two weeks leading up to the conference, as well as at least eight hours during the conference. If you are accepted, we’ll send further details by email. 

### Help us spread the word

If you know someone who would benefit from this event, please share this page and invite them to apply.

We hope to see you in March!

Email us at __cambridge@eaglobalx.org__ with any questions or feedback. We would love to hear from you!

Cambridge

EAGxCambridge

__EAGxNordics will be hosted at Munchenbryggeriet, Stockholm on April 21.-23. 2023__

We are excited to invite attendees from the Nordics and beyond. If you’re from outside the Nordics, we encourage you to apply if you believe you may be able to provide peer advice and mentorship relevant to working on pressing problems, operations, entrepreneurship, and community health.

### Applications

__Applications are now closed!__

### Programme

EAGxNordics will begin on Friday evening with a dinner and the opening talk. Throughout Saturday and Sunday you can enjoy talks, workshops, meetups and more, before we finish it off with an on-site afterparty until late on Sunday.

Some of our featured speakers and their topics are:

- Haydn Belfield, on the Nordics' expertise on reducing existential risk.
- Rob Mather on what the Against Malaria Foundation does and how.
- Sibylle Bauer, on effective governance for emerging technologies.
- Eirik Mofoss on working in Norwegian politics.

### Who is this conference for?

__We are especially excited to invite:__
- International EAs who can help our attendees through their insight and expertise.
- People from Iceland and the Baltics who are looking to find out more about EA
- People from the Nordics and Baltics who want to explore taking action based on their understanding of key EA principles
- People from the Nordics and Baltics who are well informed on EA principles and are already working on pressing problems, working on EA community building, or are donating to this work.

### Why EAGxNordics?

We think an EAGxNordics will be beneficial for:

- Strengthening collaboration between EA-adjacent people and projects in the Nordics.
- Connecting Nordics-based people with insight into effective altruism to the international community of people who are already taking action to alleviate pressing problems based on EA principles.
- Connecting the Nordic EA community to relevant experts and institutions in our region.
- Growing the EA communities in the smaller Nordic countries.

### Further info

If you have any questions, please get in touch through nordics@eaglobalx.org 


Stockholm

EAGxNordics 2023


__Applications are now closed.__

EA Global will bring 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: 14 July 2022 (8:00am UTC)

__Approximate schedule__

The event will begin with a opening reception on the Friday (but you can arrive and register at any time during the weekend).

Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with a closing reception ending around 10 pm on Sunday evening.

The agenda includes:

- Talks and discussions on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement (past examples available [here](https://www.youtube.com/c/EffectiveAltruismVideos))
- Workshops to help improve your thinking and execution
- Meetups, networking, and social activities

__Our COVID policy__

We require attendees to be doubly vaccinated, and encourage folks to get a booster shot if they can. Additionally, attendees will be asked, but not required, to take a rapid test before coming to the event. 

You can see our full COVID policy [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bCa4xpl8qYxXbSxeLPwtqEOuV_yeN7KSL08LYoBGxtY/edit#heading=h.kmdldkbmkfmb) for more details.

__Travel expenses__

We are prepared to reimburse travel expenses for some attendees. Please do apply for support if the cost of attending feels a bit too high for your budget. 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/1upvrDUlyfoIe-Gzhs9-wkd2EZJ1hCvoHWepJ9x8ssQM/edit?usp=sharing) 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?usp=sharing).

__Help us spread the word__

If you know someone who would enjoy this event, please [invite them to apply](https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/centreforeffectivealtruism/ea/form-perma/Referral_form/OgbvyQ3X4KgE7WfgDCjNp5v4srT2qaCPY5Y8DGdt9HzVBg90RFTBtpYwZDReYHGm8spD7EbQrD8yQfmK3fwWuXBanTQ8KtmT4Mkm).

San Francisco

EA Global: San Francisco 2022

Join us from October 20 to 22 for a weekend of talks, workshops, networking, and more in the bustling city of Manila. 

# Applications

__Applications are now closed!__

### __When and Where__

From Friday, October 20 until Sunday, October 22 at the conference venue [Rizal Park Hotel](https://www.rizalparkhotelmanila.com/), located at South Road Drive, Kalaw Avenue Extension, Manila, Philippines.

### Who

EAGxPhilippines is intended for both individuals new to the effective altruism (EA) community and those already professionally engaged with EA, mostly focusing on attendees based in Southeast and East Asia. 

We believe the conference will be of particular value to those currently exploring new ways they can have an impact, such as students, young professionals, people that are excited to start new impactful projects and mid-career professionals looking to shift into EA-aligned work. We also invite established organizations looking to share their work and grow their pool of potential collaborators or hirees.

If you are uncertain about your eligibility, please don't hesitate to apply!

## Schedule

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

## Travel expenses

Funding is available to support travel to the conference for those that would not be able to attend otherwise and priority will be granted to individuals who reside within Southeast and East Asia. 

## Contact Us

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


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EAGxPhilippines 2023

__Applications are now closed. We'll be announcing dates and locations for EA Global 2024 soon!__

*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 will bring 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: 13th October 2023 (11:59pm EDT)
- All applications for this event will receive a response by 15th October 2023 at the latest

__Approximate schedule__

The event will begin with a opening reception on the 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](https://www.youtube.com/c/EffectiveAltruismVideos))
- 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. Please do apply for support if the cost of attending feels a bit too high for your budget. 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/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit#heading=h.z5bjn8dzshlm) 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?usp=sharing).

__Help us spread the word__

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

EA Global: Boston 2023

## EAGxNordics 2024 is here!

EAGxNordics 2024 will take place April 26–28 (Friday-Sunday) in Copenhagen, Denmark, at CPH Conference (DGI Byen, Tietgensgade 65, 1704 København).

EAGxNordics’24 is an [Effective Altruism](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/articles/introduction-to-effective-altruism) conference organised especially for the Nordic and Baltic EA communities. It features networking, talks, and workshops, and is a great way to connect with people in the EA community, discover new opportunities, and learn more about the community, various projects, and cause areas.

## Applications

Applications are now closed!

## Who is the event for?

EAGxNordics’24 is primarily for people who are:

- Familiar with the core ideas of effective altruism
- Interested in learning more about what to do with these ideas
- From the Nordic or Baltic countries, living there, or planning on moving there

If you want to attend but are unsure about whether to apply, please err on the side of applying!

## Travel support

We will have a limited amount of funding available to support attendees with travel grants, which you can request while submitting your application. These will be restricted to attendees who cannot attend the event without support. Please only apply for a travel grant if you cannot attend without it. You can read more in our [Travel Support Policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CQop8tKBRFoBd2EnoP3eQctbwVSqxmsC1U3JFjHGPjs/edit?usp=sharing) document.

## Program

EAGxNordics will begin Friday afternoon. Throughout Saturday and Sunday you can enjoy talks, workshops, meetups and more.

Some of our featured speakers and workshop leaders and their topics are:

- Rika Gabriel from Charity Entrepreneurship on Impact-minded people and ambitious careers 
- Julia Wise from CEA on life choices and long-term impact
- Emil Wasteson from EA Sweden on crafting a Theory of Change and monitoring and evaluating your impact

There will also be unofficial satellite events before, during, and after the conference, you can view an updating list [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZUBRxrcUD4nzWQ72h5kSSwCDNq79sFojz2_8WSEDArE/edit?usp=sharing).

## Accommodation

Accommodation can be expensive in Copenhagen. Here are three tips to help you get the most for your money:

- Book Early: We can’t stress this enough. Securing your accommodation well in advance can help you lock in lower rates, as prices often rise closer to the date.
- Consider Hostels: Copenhagen has a variety of hostels offering not just dormitory beds but also private rooms at competitive prices. Hostels like Danhostel Copenhagen City are centrally located and can be significantly cheaper than hotels.
- Look for Deals on Booking Websites: Use comparison websites to find the best deals.

EAGxNordics 2024 offers discount links that will get you 10% off the standard price of three accommodation offers, Danhostel Copenhagen City, WakeUp Copenhagen, and Go Hotel Ansgar. Keep in mind that this does not necessarily mean you’ll get a better deal than if you go on a comparison website! 

(If you are looking for information about travel support, please check the Home page or our Travel Support Policy document.)

__A hostel on a budget: Danhostel Copenhagen City__

A modern hostel, also situated in the heart of Copenhagen, Danhostel Copenhagen City offers both shared dorms and private rooms, along with free Wi-Fi and communal facilities. Its central location makes it convenient for exploring the city's main attractions. Walk along the canals or pass by Tivoli on your 16-minute stroll to the conference space. 

Link: https://danhostelcopenhagencity.dk/en/

__A hotel on a budget: WakeUp Copenhagen, Bernstorffsgade__

WakeUp Copenhagen, Bernstorffsgade is an affordable, no-frills hotel in central Copenhagen, offering compact, modern rooms, free Wi-Fi, and automated check-in. Perfect for budget travellers, it's centrally located and provides easy city access. Only a 12-minute walk to EAGx Nordics!

You can choose from two 10% discounts: one with and one without breakfast included, and make sure to scroll down to “WakeUp Copenhagen, Bernstorffsgade” when you make your booking. The other WakeUp hotel is right around the corner, and the discount also applies there, so you’re also welcome to book there, just know that it will be a bit further from the venue!

__A more standard hotel: Go Hotel Ansgar__

If you're interested in a bit more space or specific amenities, Go Hotel Ansgar is our recommendation. This hotel provides comfortable and convenient lodging options that promise a restful stay. Plus, you can’t beat the location: a 3-minute walk to EAGx Nordics!

Link: https://go-hotel.com/en/hotels/go-hotel-ansgar 

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EAGxNordics 2024

# [View the agenda](https://whova.com/embedded/event/eaglo_201910/) | [Speakers](https://whova.com/embedded/speakers/eaglo_201910) 

The goal of EA Global is to increase attendees’ knowledge, skills and networks to enable them to do the most good possible. Content will be aimed at existing EA community members who already have a solid understanding of effective altruism, but would like to gain skills, network, master more complex problems, or move into new roles.

__Programming will include:__

- Presentations on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement
- Workshops to help improve your thinking and execution
- Meetups, networking, office hours and social activities

__Who is EA Global a good fit for?__

We think the following kinds of attendees are particularly likely to find the conference valuable:

- People already familiar with the key ideas of effective altruism
- People farther advanced in their studies or careers
- People seeking the opportunity to master more complex problems in effective altruism, learn new skills or get help from the community
- People actively seeking work focused on high-priority global issues

__Application process__

We use an application process to match our available spaces with the people we think will gain the most from the conference. If you are new to effective altruism, we recommend attending an event hosted by your local EA Group before applying to EA Global.

__Conference schedule__

Registration and the opening reception will open around 6 PM on Friday (though you can arrive and register any time during the weekend).

Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with a closing reception ending around 8 PM on Sunday evening.

You can take a virtual tour of the venue [here](https://www.thebrewery.co.uk/what-we-do/venue-virtual-tour/overview/).

__Questions__

We cover a range of frequently asked questions [here](https://www.eaglobal.org/faqs/).

EAG London 2019 Group Photo

EA Global: London 2019

EA Global will bring 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: 31 March 2022 (8:00 am UTC) - NOW CLOSED

__Approximate schedule__

The event will begin with a opening reception on the Friday (but you can arrive and register at any time during the weekend).

Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with a closing reception ending around 10 pm on Sunday evening.

The agenda includes:

- Talks and discussions on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement
- Workshops to help improve your thinking and execution
- Meetups, networking, and social activities
- A scaled career fair

Note: There will be __no virtual component__ of this event. All sessions will be in-person, and you must be on site to attend the event. 

__Our COVID policy__
All attendees will need to provide proof of a completed course of COVID-19 vaccinations. You can read our full COVID protocol [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KYLc4HMFB9a-vLAiRPVHPi2Q3hSN4cN_01Di1dYUTmQ/edit?usp=sharing).

__Travel expenses__
We are prepared to reimburse travel and accommodation expenses for some attendees. Please do apply for support if the cost of attending feels a bit too high for your budget. 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/1upvrDUlyfoIe-Gzhs9-wkd2EZJ1hCvoHWepJ9x8ssQM/edit?usp=sharing) 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?usp=sharing).

__Help us spread the word__
If you know someone who would enjoy this event, please [invite them to apply](https://creatorapp.zohopublic.com/centreforeffectivealtruism/ea/form-perma/Referral_form/OgbvyQ3X4KgE7WfgDCjNp5v4srT2qaCPY5Y8DGdt9HzVBg90RFTBtpYwZDReYHGm8spD7EbQrD8yQfmK3fwWuXBanTQ8KtmT4Mkm).

EA Global: London 2022

__Applications are now closed__

*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 will bring 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: 5th May 2023 (11:59pm UTC) | __Applications are now closed__
- All applications for this event will receive a response by 7th May 2023 at the latest

__Approximate schedule__

The event will begin with a opening reception on the Friday (but you can arrive and register 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](https://www.youtube.com/c/EffectiveAltruismVideos))
- 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. Please do apply for support if the cost of attending feels a bit too high for your budget. 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/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit#heading=h.z5bjn8dzshlm) 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?usp=sharing).

__Help us spread the word__

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

Tobacco Dock

EA Global: London 2023

### EAGxLATAM returns to Mexico City in 2024!

Now in its 2nd year, EAGxLATAM will take place 16th-18th February. Join us for another year of stimulating workshops, talks, and networking.

### Applications

[Apply Here!](https://effectivealtruism.my.site.com/EAGlobal/s/eagxlatam-application)
  - Application deadline: January 25th
*Applications in Spanish are also accepted*

### When & Where

Friday, February 16th through Sunday, February 18th at [Museo de las Ciencias Universum](https://www.universum.unam.mx/), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Cto. Centro Cultural, C.U., Coyoacán, 04510. 

### Who

EAGxLATAM is intended for individuals new to the movement and those already professionally engaged with EA and will cover a diverse range of high-impact cause areas. 

You might want to attend this conference if you:

  - Are from Latin America or reside in the continent and are eager to keep learning about EA and connecting with individuals with similar interests. 
  - Are a well-experienced community member from outside/within Latin America interested in expanding your EA network.

### 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 want to suggest a speaker or workshop for the event, you can use [this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE_CkZApHFeXiZ7X3SB8zl4xli_YvUMC6-wA-_odf3XNSdnw/viewform).

### Food

We will provide lunch and dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
*This information may be subject to change.*

### I don’t speak Spanish, is this event for me?

Yes! Most talks will be conducted in English, except for a small number of talks and workshops that will be given in Portuguese/Spanish. We will have a system of stickers or color-coded tags for participants to signal the languages they speak.

### Travel Expenses

If you need financial support and you are unsure whether to participate due to financial reasons, you can apply for funding for the travel expenses via the application form.

Please note that travel support funds are limited, and we won't be able to  accommodate all requests. If you do not receive travel support, this is likely the result of limited funds rather than an evaluation of your potential for impact. When planning around an event, we recommend you act under the assumption that we will not be able to grant your travel funding request (unless it has already been approved). Please check our [travel support policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit#heading=h.z5bjn8dzshlm) for more details.

### Contact Us

If you have any suggestions for an event you would like to see at EAGx LATAM or questions regarding any of the aforementioned information or in general, please contact us at __latam@eaglobalx.org__

## Versión en Español

### ¡EAGxLATAM regresa a la Ciudad de México en 2024!

Ahora en su segundo año, EAGx LATAM se llevará a cabo del 16 al 18 de febrero. Inscríbete para un año más de talleres, charlas y mucho networking.

### Formulario de postulación

[¡Aplica aquí!](https://effectivealtruism.my.site.com/EAGlobal/s/eagxlatam-application)
  - Fecha límite para mandar tu solicitud: 25 de enero, 2024
*Se aceptan solicitudes en español si así lo prefieres.*

### ¿Cuándo & Dónde?

De viernes 16 de febrero a domingo 18 de febrero en el [Museo de las Ciencias Universum](https://www.universum.unam.mx/), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ciudad Universitaria, Cto. Centro Cultural, C.U., Coyoacán, 04510.

### ¿Para quién es este evento?

EAGxLATAM está destinado a personas nuevas en EA y a aquellas que ya están profesionalmente comprometidas con EA (Altruismo Eficaz), cubriendo una amplia gama de áreas de alto impacto.

Deberías considerar asistir a esta conferencia si:

  - Eres de América Latina o resides en el continente y tienes interés en seguir aprendiendo sobre EA y conectarte con personas con intereses similares.
  - Eres un miembro experimentado de la comunidad de EA, ya sea dentro o fuera de América Latina, y estás interesado/a en ampliar tu red en EA.

### Agenda

Información más detallada sobre la agenda, los ponentes y el contenido estará disponible acercandose la fecha de la conferencia a través de Swapcard y actualizaciones en esta página web. Si quieres sugerir un ponente o taller para el evento, puedes utilizar este [formulario](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScE_CkZApHFeXiZ7X3SB8zl4xli_YvUMC6-wA-_odf3XNSdnw/viewform).

### Alimentos

Proporcionaremos comida y cena el viernes, sábado y domingo.
*Esta información puede estar sujeta a cambios.*

### Gastos de Viaje

Si requieres de apoyo financiero y no estás seguro/a de participar debido a motivos económicos, puedes solicitar fondos para los gastos de viaje a través del formulario de postulación.

Por favor toma en cuenta que los fondos de apoyo para viáticos son limitados, por lo que no podremos aceptar todas las solicitudes. Si no recibes apoyo para tus viáticos, es probable que se deba a fondos limitados más que a una evaluación de tu potencial de impacto. Al planificar tu participación en el evento, te recomendamos que asumas que no podremos otorgarte el financiamiento para el viaje (a menos que ya haya sido aprobado). Por favor, consulta nuestra [política de apoyo para viáticos](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit#heading=h.z5bjn8dzshlm) para más detalles.

### Contáctanos

Si tienes alguna sugerencia acerca de qué te gustaría ver en EAGxLATAM o preguntas sobre la información mencionada anteriormente o en general, contáctanos en __latam@eaglobalx.org__

EAGxLATAM 2024

EAGxLatinAmerica 2024

__EAGxVirtual 2023__ will bring together ambitious individuals from around the world who share the aim of effective altruism: to identify the world’s most pressing problems and the best solutions to them, and put them into practice. The conference will feature opportunities to hear from experts across many cause areas of effective altruism (EA), such as global health, existential risk, animal welfare, and others. You will be able to meet and connect with others involved in the EA community through one-on-one meetings and office hours with experts – whatever your current level of engagement.

We are hoping to see many participants from around the world, particularly those who have not been able to attend in-person events. This will probably be the most accessible EA conference in years – we encourage anyone with a genuine interest in EA to apply!

You can expect:

  - Opportunities to hear from experts across many cause areas, including Peter Singer, Bruce Friedrich, Carl Robichaud, Olga Kikou, Neel Nanda, and others
  - Action-oriented content that will be relevant to people from different contexts and locations
  - Schedule tailored for participants from different time zones
  - Career fair where you can meet various EA-aligned organizations and nonprofits
  - Extensive ambassador program connecting attendees to more experienced community members
  - Always-available virtual venue (GatherTown) for unstructured conversations, socials, and private meetings

# Schedule

The event will begin with introductory-level content and a career fair on Friday. Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with 30+ hours of live-streamed content.

You can join anytime based on your availability and access the recordings for the sessions you missed.

The agenda includes:
  - Talks and discussions on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement 
  - Meetups, networking, and social activities
  - Lightning talks from attendees

The tentative schedule is available [here](http://eagxvirtual.com/agenda) (all times are in UTC). The final schedule will be available on the Swapcard app.

# What do previous event attendees say?

*“At EAGxVirtual, the geographic diversity struck me as being very good and substantially better than what I recall from in-person EAG events. At one point, I had a great conversation with people from Moscow, Australia, India, Tanzania, & a student in Costa Rica. It's hard to do that at an in-person conference.”*

*“Being plugged-in to the EA community via local, city-level chapters is one thing, but to connect with EAs worldwide that are on a similar journey exploring pathways to high-impact careers and more effective thinking really energised me as an EA concerned with maximising outcomes.”*

# Application process

We welcome all who have a genuine interest in learning more or connecting, including those who are new to effective altruism. Admissions will not be based on prior EA engagement or EA background knowledge.

__EAGxVirtual is free.__ The deadline for applications is 11:59 pm UTC on Thursday, 16 November.

# 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

Suggestions on content, stewardship, and format are more than welcome - as a virtual event, we are especially excited about hosting content which is made possible specifically by the virtual format. Contact the organizing team at __virtual@eaglobalx.org__ with ideas or if interested in presenting.

With any questions or concerns, contact the organizing team at __virtual@eaglobalx.org__.


EAGxVirtual New

EAGxVirtual 2023

__EAGxAustralia returns to Melbourne in 2023!__

Now in its 7th year, EAGxAustralia will take place 22nd-24th September. Join us for another year of invigorating workshops, talks and networking.

# Applications 

Applications are now closed!

# When & where
From Friday afternoon, 22nd September, until Sunday evening, 24th September, at the University of Melbourne.

# Who
EAGxAustralia is intended for both individuals new to the movement and those already engaged with EA, and will cover a diverse range of high-impact cause areas. We believe the conference will be of particular value to those currently exploring new ways they can have an impact, such as: students, young professionals, people interested in starting impactful projects, and mid-career professionals looking to shift into EA-aligned work. We also invite established organisations looking to share their work and grow their pool of potential collaborators or hirees.

To ensure attendees get the most out of the conference, our acceptance criteria are:
Familiarity with the core ideas of effective altruism.
Interest in applying EA philosophy in your life.
Currently located in Australia or the broader Oceania region.
Preparing to apply
If you are newer to EA, then before applying you might consider engaging in one or more of the following activities to improve your chances of meeting our acceptance criteria: 

Engage with your local EA group or the international EA community.
Read through the Introduction to Effective Altruism Handbook.
Engage with EA content such as podcasts, books, and the forum.
Take a giving pledge such as the Giving What We Can or One For The World.

Some useful EA resources to check out include:
80,000 hours – career-orientated advice organisation.
Giving What We Can – an EA organisation focused on effective charitable donations.
EA Forum – a space for EAs worldwide to share, discuss, and learn.
GiveWell – a charity evaluator focusing on global poverty.

If you are uncertain about your eligibility, please don't hesitate to apply!

# Schedule
More detailed information on the agenda, speakers, and content will be available closer to the conference via Swapcard and updates to [eagxaustralia.com](http://eagxaustralia.com).

If you want to suggest a speaker or workshop, or if you are interested in presenting at the conference, please fill out this [form](https://forms.gle/yzHaMrWN9yAScyKk6) or reach out to the organising team at __program@eagxaustralia.com__.

# Travel expenses
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. 

# Contact us 
Any more questions? Contact us at __conference@eagxaustralia.com__


EAGxAustralia 2023

## Applications 

Applications are now closed, thank you for your interest!

__I was accepted last year for EAGxBerlin 2022, but this year I got rejected, even though my application was mostly the same. What happened?__

This year, we have a reduced budget for running this conference and therefore had to limit the conference size. This means we are stricter regarding location and experience criteria. Especially if you have already attended other EAG(x) conferences this year, we are less likely to accept you for EAGxBerlin 2023.

__Why did you exclude the UK in your location criteria for EAGxBerlin 2023?__

Several UK EA conferences this year (EAGxCambridge and EAG London) were an opportunity for UK-based people to connect. We prioritize applicants from other Western European countries to ensure the wider community is served. The goal is to allow all suitable applicants to attend at least one EA conference per year.

## When & where
From Friday afternoon, 8th September until Sunday evening, 10th September at the conference venue [Urania Berlin](https://www.urania.de), located at [An der Urania 17](https://goo.gl/maps/4N1BRyJMJJFLmBm7A), 10787 Berlin, Germany.

When planning your trip to Berlin, please keep in mind that members of the EA Berlin community might organise unofficial satellite events a few days before and after the main event.

## Who
EAGxBerlin is intended for both individuals new to the movement and those already professionally engaged with EA, mostly focusing on attendees based in Western Europe. We believe the conference will be of particular value to those currently exploring new ways they can have an impact, such as students, young professionals, people that are excited to start new impactful projects and mid-career professionals looking to shift into EA-aligned work. We also invite established organisations looking to share their work and grow their pool of potential collaborators or hirees.

If you are uncertain about your eligibility, don't hesitate to apply!

## Schedule
We are excited to announce the following speakers:

- William MacAskill: Philosopher, effective altruism co-founder, and author of "Doing Good Better" (2015) and "What We Owe The Future" (2022).
- Philipp Dettmer: Founder of YouTube channel Kurzgesagt and author of "Immune" (2021).

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 want to suggest a speaker or workshop for the event you can use [this form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7v9iv5sgCneIXVV6qOE64Qp7EIo7e2K2m2iz8Psp7Tm3_fA/viewform).

If you are interested in presenting at the conference, please reach out to the organising team at *__speaker.berlin@eaglobalx.org__*.

Note about food: We will only provide dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. For all other meals, you can find places with vegan options within walking distance from the venue.

## Travel expenses
Travel support funds for events this year are limited, and we can only accommodate a small number of requests. If you do not end up receiving travel support, this is likely the result of limited funds, rather than an evaluation of your potential for impact. When planning around an event, we’d recommend you act under the assumption that we will not be able to grant your travel funding request (unless it has already been approved). For further details, please refer to our [travel policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit#heading=h.z5bjn8dzshlm).

## Contact us 
Email us at *__berlin@eaglobalx.org__* if you have any questions that are not answered in the FAQ.

__Impression from EAGxBerlin 2022:__
![Screenshot 2023-06-07 at 9.58.51 PM](//images.ctfassets.net/ohf186sfn6di/2RhiQtHAocAhiXs8uwkUZ9/10536142861f7b082d5730e8192e86e8/Screenshot_2023-06-07_at_9.58.51_PM.png)


__New York City’s first ever EA conference!__

Join us in the city that never sleeps for a weekend of talks, workshops, and networking from Friday, August 18th through Sunday, August 20th. 

### Applications

__Applications are now closed, thank you for your interest!__

### When + Where

Friday, August 18th through Sunday, August 20th at [Convene](https://convene.com/locations/new-york-city/225-liberty-street/), 225 Liberty St. New York NY, a conference venue in Lower Manhattan near the World Trade Center.

### Who

EAGxNYC is intended for both individuals new to the movement and those already professionally engaged with EA, and will cover a diverse range of high-impact cause areas. We believe the conference will be of particular value to those currently exploring new ways they can have an impact, such as students, young professionals, and mid-career professionals looking to shift into EA-aligned work. We also invite established organizations looking to share their work and grow their pool of potential collaborators or hirees.

EAGxNYC aims to primarily serve, and foster connections between, those living in the NYC area. While we are also excited to welcome individuals from around the globe, due to limited capacity we will prioritize applicants who have a connection to our New York metropolitan area or are seriously considering relocating here, followed by applicants from throughout the East Coast. However, if you are uncertain about your eligibility, don't hesitate to apply!

If you’re already in the New York City area and want to get involved leading up to or following the conference, check out the local EA NYC group for [public events](https://www.effectivealtruism.nyc/events), [cause-related and professional subgroup events](https://www.effectivealtruism.nyc/subgroups), [opportunities for online engagement](https://linktr.ee/ea_nyc), and more!

### Scheduling and programming

EAGxNYC will take place from Friday, August 18th through Sunday, August 20th with registration opening in the early afternoon Friday, with dinner and opening talks that evening. Content will be scheduled and the venue will be open for networking until 10PM Friday, 8AM-10PM Saturday, and 8AM-7PM Sunday. Along with dinner on Friday, the venue will be providing breakfast, lunch, and snacks and drinks on Saturday and Sunday. __Dinner will not be served on the premises Saturday or Sunday to save event costs__, but we will help coordinate group dinners nearby and encourage all attendees to make use of the venue throughout the evening.

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

### Contact us

If you have any suggestions for an event you would like to see at EAGxNYC or questions regarding any of the aforementioned information or in general, please contact us at __nyc@eaglobalx.org__.


EAGxNYC

__We’d like to invite you to this year’s Central-Eastern European EAGx!__

The Polish Effective Altruism community has grown rapidly over the last couple years. We’re very excited to support the community by hosting the very first EAGx event in Poland!
EAGxWarsaw will take place this June, 9th to 11th in [Polin](https://www.google.com/maps/place/POLIN+Museum+of+the+History+of+Polish+Jews/@52.2492299,20.9936657,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xe21ada43504430b0?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiNhuC01dP8AhWrmIsKHfnUCtMQ_BJ6BAhxEAg) - the conference centre attached to the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw. Please come join us!

### Applications

__Applications are closed!__

### Who is this event for?

We’d like to welcome EAs and EA-adjacent individuals who make helping others a core part of their lives. In the first place we would like to invite people from our region. We want to gather ambitious activists, scholars and students from countries like Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Turkey and Ukraine.

We are also open and very happy to host people from places like Austria, Germany, the rest of Europe or even from the whole world - just please be aware that our capacity is limited to 500 guests, so in case of an overwhelming interest we will be prioritising applicants who have a stake in our region. But as always - when unsure, please apply!

### Approximate schedule

The conference will start on Friday, 9th of June at about 6pm, with pre-registration opening a couple hours earlier. The Friday programme will consist mostly of a career fair. Then for Saturday and Sunday the majority of the workshops, meetups, talks and discussion will take place. The closing talk is scheduled for 6pm on Sunday the 11th, after which social activities will commence.
A more detailed agenda will be presented closer to the conference, via Swapcard.

### Your suggestions

If you have any ideas for a satellite event you’d like to see (e.g. hackathons, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts), drop us an email at __warsaw@eaglobalx.org__.

### Travel expenses

We are prepared to reimburse travel expenses for those who need it to attend the conference. Travel support funds are limited, so please only request funding if you would not be able to attend without it. Whether or not you request travel funding will have no bearing on the outcome of your application. See our [travel policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gOvK6TKnQS0LADHmYCExCbWK7xsBVmqHdCICvDxNmjo/edit#heading=h.z5bjn8dzshlm) for more details.

Email us at __warsaw@eaglobalx.org__ with any questions or feedback. We would love to hear from you!

Warsaw

EAGxWarsaw


# *__Announcing Effective Altruism Global x India 2023!__*
EAGx is coming to the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan steeped in Indian history and culture on the 13th, 14th and 15th of January 2023! Applications will open soon, admissions will close on December 31st.

  - Sign up in order to receive our updates: [Google Forms](https://forms.gle/AY97g5Uokj1aDXT39)

EAGxIndia aims to bring together nearly 300 ambitious individuals primarily from the Indian Effective Altruism community and experienced members of the international community to connect with each other and find opportunities to work on solving the world’s most pressing problems. Given the young stage of the community, our aim with this conference is to set a strong foundation for the growth of EA ideas and principles in India, and create a culture of open-truthseeking, collaborative spirit and epistemic humility with the intent to find the best ways to contribute to a positive future.

The preliminary programme entails various talks by expert speakers, workshops, meetings, and plenty of time for networking. All sessions will be in English and take place on-site in person. Our venue will be [Le Meridien, Jaipur, Number 1 Riico, Kukas, Rajasthan 302028](https://g.page/LeMeridienJaipur?share)

### *__Application details__*

- Applications open in November! More details coming soon. 
- Travel expense support is also available, see below

### *__Who is this conference for?__*

We'd encourage you to apply if you: 
- have engaged with the global EA community and looking to contribute and find collaborations in the Indian 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! 

If you’re unsure about whether to apply, err on the side of applying.

### *__Travel assistance__*

If you need financial support to attend, and you are unsure whether to participate due to financial reasons, you may be able to apply for funding for the travel expenses via the application form.

Please do apply for support within the application form if the cost of attending would be prohibitive for you. 

Please check our [travel support policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jkGQ99FYnrCsXEBJbMJtU-5xjTNdDVM1StW-Ai4LwKw/edit?usp=sharing) for more details.

### *__COVID policy__*

The conference will be held in line with the latest local COVID policy guidelines. For our entire protocol, [please review this document](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LnS7RGjN_P2eK75PunEeh7UEsB46E01ol1I45mEMuMw/edit?usp=sharing).

### *__Preliminary Schedule__*

  - Friday 13 January: 4pm - 8pm: Registration & networking
  - Saturday 14 January: 10am - 8pm: Keynote, program & networking
  - Sunday 15 January: 10am - 8pm: Program, networking and closing remarks

*The final programming with speaker information and workshops will be shared at a later date. 

Attending all programs is optional, you can arrive and leave anytime. However, we would encourage you to make the most of the conference! 

Next to sessions on the worlds most pressing problems, and how to solve them, there will be meetups, skills workshops, plenty of networking opportunities, spaces to unwind and to work, and (independently organised) social activities. Among the participants, there will be ample opportunities for meetings with recruiters, funders, potential advisers, hires, collaborators and other people relevant to your interests.

Registered attendees will be able access the programme on Swapcard (our event app).

We recommend arriving at the conference well-rested. If you can, take Monday off as well to relax, process all the new inputs and maybe spend some more time with the people you met at the conference.

*__Further info__*

You definitely don’t want to miss what we have in store for you!


India

EAGxIndia 2023


__EAGxVirtual 2022__ will bring together ambitious individuals from around the world in order to work on solving the world’s most pressing problems. The conference will feature opportunities to hear from experts across EA cause areas in talks and office hours, build community and relationships with others involved in EA through one on one meetings, and learn more -- whatever your current level of engagement. 

While many in-person events are returning to the EAGx calendar, there is still high engagement with virtual EA events and programs! As a virtual event, we are excited to be able to include EAs from around the world, those who may be unable to attend in-person events, those who personally prefer the virtual format, and anyone else!

__Unsure if this conference is for you? Apply!__ We welcome attendees familiar with key EA ideas, including those relatively new to effective altruism. If you have recently completed your first introductory EA fellowship program, read an EA-aligned book, or are otherwise familiar with key EA ideas and excited about applying these to your life, we encourage you to apply! If you are unsure, please err on the side of applying. 

__EAGxVirtual is free.__ The deadline for applications is 8:00 am UTC on Wednesday, 19 October.

Suggestions on content, stewardship, and format are more than welcome - as a virtual event, we are especially excited about hosting content which is made possible specifically by the virtual format. Contact the organizing team at [virtual@eaglobalx.org](virtual@eaglobalx.org) with ideas or if interested in presenting.

With any questions or concerns, contact the organizing team at [virtual@eaglobalx.org](virtual@eaglobalx.org). 

EAGxVirtual Picture

EAGxVirtual 2022

EAGxBerkeley

EAGxBerkeley 2016

EA Global SF 2015

EA Global: San Francisco 2015

EAGxOxford

EAGxOxford 2016

Er gaat veel mis in de wereld, maar er is ook veel dat we daaraan kunnen doen. Hoe we “goed doen” zo goed mogelijk kunnen doen, daarover buigt Effectief Altruïsme zich. Op zaterdag 15 oktober wordt voor het eerst ook Vlaanderen geïntroduceerd tot deze jonge filosofie en beweging, via een studiedag aan de universiteit Gent.

Kunnen we bij het geven van donaties of overheidsgeld enkel ons hart laten spreken, of moet ons verstand ook aan bod komen? Wat als één organisatie veel efficiënter blijkt in het verminderen van leed dan een andere? En wat als we met eenzelfde bedrag nog veel meer goed kunnen doen voor andere voelende wezens? En kunnen we onze eigen inschatting eigenlijk wel vertrouwen?  (Hoeveel geld mag een overheid besteden aan kunst terwijl nog veel mensen omkomen van honger. Hoeveel van onze donaties en subsidies moet naar armere landen gaan, waar het meer kan betekenen?) 

Effectief Altruïsme probeert een antwoord te vinden op deze en andere, vaak moeilijke en controversiële vragen. De centrale vraag is steeds op welke manier we het meeste goed kunnen doen. 

EAGxFlanders

EAGxFlanders 2016

### EAGxMadison: Careers for Real Good in the Real World

You, right now, can tackle some of the world's toughest problems — from climate change to factory farming to poverty and disease. Whether you're looking for a career that will really have an impact, or want to do the most good you can through donations or influencing others, this is the place to find out how! Come learn about the growing "effective altruism" movement.

### Registration
EAGxMadison is free to attend, but we ask that you [__register in advance here__](https://cea-core.typeform.com/to/CEcFxV). Lunch will be provided (vegan options available).

We are accepting registrations up until the day of the event, space permitting, but you must register by end-of-day February 2, to be guaranteed food for lunch. (We need to place final food order Feb 3.)

If you register after Feb 2, we'll write to you if we think we won't have enough extra lunches and will ask you to pack a lunch.

### Schedule

| Time     | Event     |
| ---------- | ---------- |
| 9:00 am - 9:30 am   | Registration/Check-in, Refreshments      |
| 9:30 am - 10:05 am  | "Is Effective Altruism Right for You?" by Paul Kelleher  |
| 10:20 am - 2:35 pm       | Career Workshop by Peter McIntyre (Lunch provided)       |
| 2:50 pm - 3:25 pm   | "Effective Entrepreneurship" by Ben West     |
| 3:40 pm - 4:15 pm   | "Social Impact Bonds and the future of government performance improvement" by Mollie Foust   |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Keynote: "Altruism through Omission: Doing the Most Good by Being Our Best Selves" by Mylan Engel  |

A Giving Game will be held throughout the day, with results announced at the end (see below).

### Speakers
__Paul Kelleher__

- Associate Professor of Bioethics and Philosophy, UW-Madison
- [paulkelleher.net](https://paulkelleher.net/)

Paul Kelleher is Associate Professor of Bioethics and Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He works on issues in applied ethics and political philosophy that concern the health of populations. These days he is focused mostly on the ethics of health care reform in the U.S. and on the ethics and economics of climate change.

__Peter McIntyre__

- Director of Coaching, 80,000 Hours
- [80000hours.org](https://80000hours.org/)

After pursuing clinical medicine, Peter worked with the University of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute before coming to 80,000 Hours. Peter co-founded Effective Altruism Australia, a tax-deductible charity that in its first few months has raised over $400,000 for effective charities, founded a mobile repairs company, and managed a large sales team at the age of 18.

__Ben West__

- Chief Technology Officer, Health eFilings
- [healthefilings.com](http://healthefilings.com/)

Ben is the cofounder and CTO of Health eFilings, a health IT company focused on Medicare compliance which he started for earning to give reasons. He is the architect of an analytics platform used by almost every major healthcare organization in the US, and advises Medicare and the Office of the National Coordinator for Healthcare IT on interoperability and quality reporting. Ben has been featured in [The Huffington Post](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/this-startup-entrepreneur-lives-on-minimum-wage-so_us_5783da0ee4b05b4c02fd2e0b), [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2015/sep/22/effective-altruism-career-money-follow-passion-how-to-do-good), and [80,000 Hours](https://80000hours.org/2015/12/interview-with-ben-who-expects-to-donate-eight-figures-for-charity-through-tech-entrepreneurship/).

__Mollie Foust__

- Innovation Fellow, Harvard Government Performance Lab
- [govlab.hks.harvard.edu](http://govlab.hks.harvard.edu/)

Mollie Foust is an Innovation Fellow at the Harvard Government Performance Lab. She primarily assists the State of Illinois on a variety of transformative projects including the launch of the state's first Pay for Success initiative aiming to improve the outcomes of at least 800 youth that are dually-involved in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. She also works with a number of cities through the What Works Cities initiative, which assists mid-sized cities across the United States move towards results-driven procurement. Prior to joining the GPL team, Mollie served as a consultant at the World Bank, where she focused on improving social safety nets and private sector development in East Africa. Mollie holds BAs in Anthropology and History from the University of Rochester and an MPA in Public Policy and Management from the London School of Economics' Institute of Public Affairs.

__Mylan Engel Jr., PhD__

- Professor of Philosophy, Northern Illinois University
- [niu.edu/engel](http://www.niu.edu/engel/)

Professor of Philosophy at Northern Illinois University; specializes in epistemology and ethics, with an emphasis on animal ethics, environmental ethics, and global justice; lead editor of The Moral Rights of Animals (Lexington Books, 2016); co-author (with Kathie Jenni) of The Philosophy of Animal Rights: A Brief Introduction for Students and Teachers (Lantern Books, 2010); he has developed a commonsense approach to ethics, which he uses to argue that moderately affluent individuals have a moral obligation to assist the world’s food insecure and to argue that veganism is morally required.


### Giving Game
Attendees will learn about effective giving and some of the best charities working on important problems in the world. They'll then determine how money given by our generous donors will be allocated among the following organizations:

[Cool Earth](https://www.coolearth.org/), a charity that combats climate change by putting indigenous people back in charge of rainforest areas; the most cost-effective environmental charity according to Giving What We Can.

[Fistula Foundation](https://www.fistulafoundation.org/), a charity that provides high quality life-transforming fistula treatment to as many women as possible, and a top charity recommended by The Life You Can Save.

[The Humane League](http://thehumaneleague.org/), a charity that reduces animal suffering by inspiring change at individual and institutional levels, and a top charity recommended by Animal Charity Evaluators.

[The Future of Humanity Institute](https://www.fhi.ox.ac.uk/) focuses on improving the general trajectory of the next million+ years through research on math, science, and philosophy that addresses several existential risks to humanity.

### Nearby Parking Ramps
__Closest:__ The closest parking ramp is Lot 7, under Grainger Hall. Hourly parking costs $1 every half hour for the first 2 hours, $1 per hour thereafter, with a daily max of $12.

__Next Closest:__  Lot 83 at the Fluno Center, or Lot 46 on the corner of W. Johnson and N. Lake Street. (Same pricing.)

__Cheapest:__ The City of Madison Public Parking Ramp at University Ave and N. Lake Street has an $8 max for day.

EAGxMadison

EAGxMadison 2017

## Registration
This is a completely free event! To ensure that we have enough food for everyone, [please get your free tickets here](https://ti.to/effective-altruism-global-x/eagxphilly) if you are planning on coming. __A ticket is required to get lunch!__

## Schedule

| Time  | Speaker | Talk |
| ---------- | ---------- | ---------- |
| 10:00-10:45 | Amy Labenz | Introduction to Effective Altruism |
| 10:45-11:30 | Harish Sethu | Who We Eat and Why We Should Care |
| 11:30-12:15 | Allison Smith | What We Know About Helping Animals Effectively |
| 12:15-1:00 | Zell Kravinsky | What's In It For Me: Selfish Reasons to Consider Being an Altruist |
| 1:00-2:00 | Lunch | N/A |
| 2:00-2:45 | Dean Karlan | Pragmatic Philanthropy: Embracing Heart and Mind |
| 2:45-3:30 | Ariella Park | What Does It Actually Cost? Improving Education Policy Through Rigorous Evaluation and Cost Effectiveness Analyses |
| 3:30-4:15 | Anuradha Gupta | Saving Lives & Protecting People's Health With Vaccines |
| 4:15-5:00 | Lucas Perry | Effective Altruism and Existential Risks |

## Speakers

__Amy Willey Labenz__ is General Counsel and Senior Events Manager at the Centre for Effective Altruism. She is responsible for US Operations, managing the Events Team, and producing Effective Altruism Global. Previously, Amy was Chief Operating Officer of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute where she was also Executive Producer of The Singularity Summit. She also served as Of Counsel with Goodman & Hurwitz, P.C., a Detroit law firm that advocates for civil rights and human rights in police and government misconduct cases. Amy earned a Juris Doctor degree from New York University School of Law after graduating summa cum laude from Alma College with a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Service.

__Harish Sethu__ joined Humane League Labs in 2016 and is serving in volunteer capacity as its Director. He obtained his bachelor's degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai, and his Ph.D. in computer engineering from Lehigh University. Harish began his career working for IBM Corporation helping build the fastest computer in the world at the time, best known for Deep Blue and its winning chess match against Kasparov. Harish has more than 25 years of experience as a researcher and has co-authored more than 70 peer-reviewed technical publications in the research literature. He teaches and conducts research at a large private university in the areas of web security, data science, and social computing. Harish is a member of the board of The Humane League and is the author of the blog Counting Animals.

__Allison Smith__ is the director of research at Animal Charity Evaluators. She has two degrees in mathematics, and her previous professional experience has centered around math education. Allison has been involved in ACE research efforts since May 2013, and joined the ACE team in August 2013.

__Zell Kravinsky__ is an American investor and extreme altruist who is known for making a non-directed kidney donation to a stranger and for donating over $45 million of his personal wealth to charity. He is a former University of Pennsylvania professor and lectured there full-time for several years. He has earned two Ph.Ds from the University of Pennsylvania, one in rhetoric and another in English literature.

__Dean Karlan__ is a Professor of Economics at Yale University and founder of Innovations for Poverty Action. He received his Ph.D in Economics 2002 from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and prior to that completed an MBA and MPP from the University of Chicago. He is a recipient of the National Science Foundation CAREER Award, the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), and the Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship. Dean is also on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the M.I.T. Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. His research focuses on microeconomic issues of public policies and poverty. Much of his work uses behavioral economics insights and approaches to examine economic and policy issues relevant to developing countries, with particular attention to policies to increase income and financial wellbeing for those in extreme poverty. In the United States, he works on charitable giving, financial services for the under and unbanked, and behavioral health.

__Ariella Park__ is a Senior Policy Associate at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) who supports the Health sector and manages a research initiative that focuses on improving urban services in developing countries. In her capacity as Senior Policy Associate, she writes policy publications, cultivates new research partnerships, and conducts policy outreach for evidence dissemination, managing activities in East Asia. Prior to her time at J-PAL, Ariella worked at several government and private sector organizations in the international development field, including the U.S. State Department and a private consulting firm. She also spent time in Colombia working for a social business incubator. Ariella graduated with distinction from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service with an accelerated MS in International Development.

__Anuradha Gupta__ is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Prior to joining Gavi, Anuradha served as Additional Secretary at the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, and Mission Director of the National Health Mission where she ran the largest – and possibly most complex – public health programme in the world with an annual budget of US$ 3.5 billion. Anuradha played a leading role in India’s efforts to eradicate polio transmission. She has also led efforts to pioneer free care for over 165 million pregnant mothers and children; to introduce universal child health screening for 270 million children, and to design an innovative health programme for 350 million adolescents. Anuradha has assumed an important role in a number of global health initiatives, including Co-Chairing the Partnership for Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health (PMNCH), serving as a member of the Steering Committee of the “Child Survival Call to Action” at the invitation of Secretary of State Clinton, Co-Chairing the Stakeholder Group for the London Family Planning Summit 2020, and as a member of the Family Planning 2020 Reference Group.

__Lucas Perry__ is a research associate at the Future of Life Institute. Lucas is passionate about the role that science and technology will play in the evolution of all sentient life. He has studied at a Buddhist monastery in Nepal and while there he engaged in meditative retreats and practices. He is now working to challenge and erode our sense of self and our subject-object frame of reference. His current project explores how mereological nihilism and the illusion of self may contribute to forming a radically post-human consequentialist ethics. His other work seeks to resolve the conflicts between bio-conservatism and transhumanism



## Talks

__Introduction to Effective Altruism__

Amy Labenz

This talk is an introduction to Effective Altruism, a growing social movement that uses evidence and reason to improve the world as much as possible. Amy Labenz will discuss ways that our minds are biased and miscalibrated, and suggest that if we move forward using evidence and reason, improve how our minds work, and improve the amount and quality of feedback we get, we can do hundreds or thousands of times as much good.


__Who We Eat and Why We Should Care__

Harish Sethu

This talk will present a brief overview of the scientific evidence that the animals we eat have the capacity to suffer and why reducing their suffering should matter to effective altruists. Then, a series of infographic animations will survey the numbers of all categories of animals we eat — finfish, shellfish, birds and hoofed mammals. The presentation will include a number-centric overview of the lives of two representative animals we eat: salmon among aquatic animals and chickens among land animals. The talk will also cover the current trends in these numbers and their implications to advocacy on behalf of animals used for food.


__What We Know About Helping Animals Effectively__

Allison Smith

As a society, we've committed few resources to thoughtfully helping non-human animals, and even fewer to understanding what methods really work best. What do we know, and how can we use it to improve our impact? Allison Smith will talk about how and why Animal Charity Evaluators makes the decisions it does, including their focus on farmed animals, their strategies for evaluating interventions and charities, and a little about their current recommendations.


__What’s In It For Me: Selfish Reasons to Consider Being an Altruist__

Zell Kravinsky 

Dr. Kravinsky will talk about what the EA movement has to offer those who don't know much about it--the various forms of satisfaction that (independent of the consequential arguments) the ethical existence offers those who pursue it, and the justification for regarding EA as an ideally ethical lifestyle.


__Pragmatic Philanthropy: Embracing Heart and Mind__

Dean Karlan

Details to come!


__What Does It Actually Cost? Improving Education Policy through Rigorous Evaluation and Cost Effectiveness Analyses__

Ariella Park

Donors, policymakers, and implementing organizations are often faced with a wide array of policy options, but limited resources and limited evidence. This presentation will demonstrate the power of rigorous evaluation, coupled with cost data and cost-effectiveness analyses (CEAs), in shedding light on what works and what doesn't in poverty reduction. Calculating the cost-effectiveness of a program—for instance, dollars spent per additional day of student attendance at school—can offer insights into which programs are likely to provide the greatest value for money in given situations. After briefly walking through J-PAL's CEA methodology, we'll discuss an example of a simple, cost-effective pedagogical intervention in the education sector that has since been scaled up across contexts. 


__Saving Lives & Protecting People's Health With Vaccines__

Anuradha Gupta

 Vaccines are one of the most powerful tools of modern science. Immunisation has allowed the world to eradicate smallpox, to reach the verge of eradicating polio, and to reduce cases of measles, whooping cough and other infectious diseases by nearly 95% since 1980. Over the same period, over 25 new vaccines have been launched which protect against some of the leading killers of children, such as pneumonia and diarrhoea, and can even protect against some leading cancers. Vaccines are our best defence against outbreaks of deadly diseases such as yellow fever and Ebola which have high epidemic potential. Immunisation is often the first service to reach communities providing the backbone for the primary healthcare system.
 
Yet, at the turn of the twentieth century, many people were still not benefitting from the protection afforded by vaccines. Two out of every five children in the developing world were not receiving even the most basic vaccines, and powerful modern vaccines remained out of reach for all but the wealthiest families. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, was created in 2000 – just as the world was embracing the Millennium Development Goals – to address this inequity. Bringing together partners from across the immunisation community including the World Health Organization, UNICEF, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, vaccine industry, civil society and national governments, Gavi has supported countries to introduce hundreds of new vaccines, immunise over 580 million children, and avert more than 8 million deaths. Moreover, it has pioneered a new model of development which has enabled developing countries to scale-up their investment in immunisation, mobilised a significant increase in resources from donors, transformed vaccine markets, and helped strengthen countries’ primary healthcare systems laying a foundation for universal health coverage. The biggest challenge now is to reach the remaining 14% of children who are not being immunised each year, who live in some of the most marginalised and under-served communities in the world. If that can be achieved, the world will be well on its way towards realizing the aspiration of the new Sustainable Development Goals.


__Effective Altruism and Existential Risks__

Lucas Perry

Technology has given life the opportunity to flourish like never before -- or to self-destruct. Almost everything that we enjoy about the modern human condition is the product of greater technology and intelligence, yet many of the greatest threats we face are also a result of technology. The worst of these threats are known as 'existential risks.' These are events that could lead to the extinction of the human species or could drastically curtail the potential future of Earth-originating intelligent life. How do threats of this magnitude fit into effective altruism and what can we do about them? Lucas Perry, Project Coordinator for the Future of Life Institute, explores these questions and what FLI is doing to mitigate these risks.

EAGxPhilly

EAGxPhilly 2017

EAGxNairobi

EAGxNairobi 2016

EAGxHongKong

EAGxHongKong 2016

See [http://www.eagxprague.org](http://www.eagxprague.org) for more details and application.

Photo by Spolek pro efektivní altruismus

EAGxPrague

EAGxPrague 2016

EA Global London: 2017 will be an advanced EA conference with a focus on research and intellectual exploration. It will include a research poster session and career coaching from [80,000 Hours](https://80000hours.org/).

### [View the speaker list](https://london.eaglobal.org/page/1292338/speakers)

Topics include:
- the research on basic income
- moral trade
- EA in government and policy
- individual vs. collective action

The event will be held in the Sherfield Building of Imperial College. See an [accessibility map](http://www.imperial.ac.uk/pls/portallive/docs/1/48903696.PDF) of the venue and detailed [accessibility information](http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/imperial-college-london/sherfield-building-2). For any questions or requests about disability accommodations, please contact hello@eaglobal.org.

For planning purposes, registration will open around 5 PM on Friday (though you can arrive and register any time during the weekend). The opening reception will start around 6 PM on Friday evening. Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules, closing with a reception ending around 9 PM Sunday evening.

EA Global London 2017

EA Global: London 2017

[Apply now](https://ti.to/effective-altruism-foundation/eagxberlin-2017)!

At this year’s Effective Altruism Global X Berlin (EAGxBerlin), about 300 people – academics, professionals, and students alike – will gather in order to explore the most effective and evidence-based ways to improve the world. The conference will feature speakers from the effective altruism movement as well as professionals and researchers from relevant fields, with about 60% of the program in English, including most keynote presentations. Among others, we will discuss the following topics:
– Global poverty, evidence-based development cooperation, and development economics
– Animal ethics and animal advocacy
– Opportunities and risks of emerging technologies
– Ethics of career choice
There will be introductory and advanced talks on each topic as well as interactive discussions. The conference is organized by the Effective Altruism Foundation.

[Registration closes on October 1 2017.](https://ti.to/effective-altruism-foundation/eagxberlin-2017) Based on past experience, we expect the conference to be sold out and recommend buying tickets soon. We look forward to seeing you at the conference!

For more information, see the [official event page](https://ea-foundation.org/blog/eagxberlin-2017/) and our [facebook event](https://www.facebook.com/events/141481809781333/).

EAGxBerlin 2017

The goal of EA Global is to increase attendees’ knowledge, skills and networks to enable them to do the most good possible.

Content will be aimed at existing EA community members who already have a solid understanding of effective altruism, but would like to gain skills, network, master more complex problems, or move into new roles.

__Programming will include:__

- Presentations on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement
- Collaborative discussions between experts
- Seminars and workshops to help improve your thinking and execution
- Meetups, facilitated networking sessions, office hours and social activities

__Who is EA Global a good fit for?__

We think the following kinds of attendees are particularly likely to find the conference valuable:

- People already familiar with the key ideas of effective altruism
- People farther advanced in their studies or careers
- People seeking the opportunity to master more complex problems in effective altruism, learn new skills or get help from the community
- People actively seeking work focused on [high-priority global issues](https://e-a.io/causes)

We use an application process to match our available spaces with the people we think will gain the most from the conferences. If you are new to EA, we recommend attending an event hosted by your [local EA Group](https://eahub.org/groups). 

__You may also like to:__

- [Subscribe to our newsletter](https://www.eaglobal.org/join/)
- Visit the [EA Global: London event page](https://www.facebook.com/events/193016524883426/?active_tab=about) on Facebook for news & updates

If you have any questions about the conference please email hello@eaglobal.org.

For planning purposes, registration and the opening reception will open around 6 PM on Friday (though you can arrive and register any time during the weekend). Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules, closing with a reception ending around 10 PM Sunday evening.

London 2018

EA Global: London 2018

__EA Global: San Francisco took place between 8-10 June 2018.__

View the event website [here](https://sf.eaglobal.org/) for more information.

The goal of EA Global was to increase attendees’ knowledge, skills and networks to enable them to do the most good possible. 

Content was aimed at existing EA community members who already have a solid understanding of effective altruism, but who wanted to gain skills, network, master more complex problems, or move into new roles. 

__Programming included:__

- Presentations of papers on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement
- Whiteboard sessions (collaborative discussions between experts)
- Seminars and workshops to help improve attendees' thinking and execution 
- Facilitated networking sessions, office hours and social activities

__You may also like to:__
- [Subscribe to our newsletter](https://www.eaglobal.org/join/) 
- Join the [EA Global group on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/eaglobal/about/) for news & updates 

EAG San Francisco 2018

EA Global: San Francisco 2018

EAGx events are community-organized conferences about effective altruism. 

More information and registration for EAGxNetherlands is available at [https://effectiefaltruisme.nl/eagx2018/](https://effectiefaltruisme.nl/eagx2018/). 

EAGxNetherlands 2018

EAGxAustralia is the annual conference for the effective altruism community in Australia and Oceania. Our aim for the conference is to increase attendees' knowledge, skills and networks to help them to achieve as much good as possible. 

Effective altruism is about answering one simple question: how can we use our resources to help others the most? Rather than just follow intuitions, we believe that we should use evidence and careful analysis to find the most important causes and the best ways to work on them. Find out more [here](https://www.eagxaustralia.com/about-ea/).

This year’s conference will be held on the 28th and 29th of September 2019 at the University of Sydney Business School. Tickets include the full weekend conference with catering as well as a ticket to our Friday night keynote event on the 27th, and a social event on Saturday the 28th. There will also be a retreat after the conference by invitation.

At the conference you will have the opportunity to:
- Meet like-minded, altruistic people
- Discover how you can do good better
- Familiarise yourself with core concepts within effective altruism
- Attend dozens of talks and workshops
- Discuss the latest ideas in the field of effective altruism
- Share new research and ideas
- Coordinate on global and local projects with experts in creating impact

We will have international and domestic EA experts discussing a wide range of areas, from established EA topic such as global poverty, AI, animal welfare and EA community building, to emerging areas of interest, such as mental health, anti-aging, biotech policy, reducing power war risks, geoengineering, and nuclear non-proliferation.

We have limited capacity (500 attendees) and expect to sell out early, so please make sure to secure a place as soon as you can. Tickets will be 120AUD full price and 70AUD for those attending with a concession. We also have a limited number of scholarships for those in financial need.

We can’t wait to see you there!

EAGx Australia 2019

EAGxAustralia 2019

The goal of EA Global is to increase attendees’ knowledge, skills and networks to enable them to do the most good possible. Content will be aimed at existing EA community members who already have a solid understanding of effective altruism, but would like to gain skills, network, master more complex problems, or move into new roles.

__Programming will include:__

- Presentations on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement
- Workshops to help improve your thinking and execution
- Meetups, networking, office hours and social activities

You can find the agenda [here](https://sf.eaglobal.org/2019/agenda "Agenda").

You can see a list of all the confirmed speakers [here](https://sf.eaglobal.org/2019/page/1399609/speakers).

You can also nominate a speaker (including yourself) or share other content suggestions [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCfGs2T-Fp3ZgCc9rSGjwAY2wThes7XPY21nxR8u8nannK-Q/viewform).

__Who is EA Global a good fit for?__

We think the following kinds of attendees are particularly likely to find the conference valuable:

- People already familiar with the key ideas of effective altruism
- People farther advanced in their studies or careers
- People seeking the opportunity to master more complex problems in effective altruism, learn new skills, or get help from the community
- People actively seeking work focused on high-priority global issues

__Application process__

We use an application process to match our available spaces with the people we think will gain the most from the conference. If you are new to effective altruism, we recommend attending an event hosted by your local EA Group before applying to EA Global. 

Applications for the conference are now closed but applications for [EA Global: London 2019](https://www.eaglobal.org/events/ea-global-2019-london/) will open soon.

__Finding accommodation__

We've compiled a range of accommodation options [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iFf_dvdy7J5JoJpB2H0SMWciymNvkMmksRLdHXYO5JA/edit?usp=sharing). Please be aware there is another conference taking place in San Francisco at the same time as EA Global so it's best to book your accommodation as soon as possible.

__Conference schedule__

Registration and the opening reception will begin at 6 PM on Friday (though you can arrive and register any time during the weekend). 

Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with a closing reception ending at 8 PM on Sunday evening.

__Questions__

We cover a range of frequently asked questions [here](https://www.eaglobal.org/faqs/).

EAG SF 2019

EA Global: San Francisco 2019

### Conference schedule

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The opening reception will begin at 6 pm on the Friday (but you can arrive and register at any time during the weekend).

Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with a closing reception ending around 10 pm on Sunday evening.

The agenda includes:

- Talks and discussions on the latest ideas at the frontiers of the EA movement
- Workshops to help improve your thinking and execution
- Meetups, networking, and social activities

### Our COVID policy

All attendees will need to provide proof of a completed course of COVID-19 vaccinations and take a lateral flow test within the 48 hours before they arrive at the venue. You can read our full COVID protocol [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yy3eRWZTxXXDwI-ABRFCCWD-tfYvjK7c-IF7ZIbxaiw/edit#heading=h.kmdldkbmkfmb).

### Help us spread the word

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

__[>>> Invite your friends and colleagues <<<](https://cea-core.typeform.com/to/dookmCKJ)__

### Questions

We cover a range of frequently asked questions [here](https://www.eaglobal.org/faqs/).

EA Global: London 2021

[![](https://res.cloudinary.com/cea/image/upload/v1584807937/My_Post.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j2KQ3b0R5Y)

### Coronavirus Update

Since we announced that EA Global: San Francisco will not be going ahead as planned, the EA Global team has been exploring a range of alternative options to help you connect with other attendees, wherever you are in the world. 

We’re excited to tell you about our plans:

 - A virtual conference on March 21-22 including virtual one-on-one meetings and a selection of video content, presented by a live host. [Read more](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/TPcJ4ohMagCPRwM24/virtual-ea-global-news-and-updates-from-cea).

 - Increased capacity at [EA Global: London](https://www.eaglobal.org/events/london2020) (October 30 - November 1) to bring the worldwide EA community together in one place.

 - Holding the next ‘in-person’ EA Global: San Francisco in 2021

__[Read our full statement and latest updates](https://www.eaglobal.org/coronavirus)__

### Virtual conference

We’ll be holding our first Virtual EA Global instead of an in-person event this coming weekend. __You can find the agenda [here](https://frame.grip.events/EAGlobalSanFrancisco2020).__

The conference will include:

 - A live broadcast featuring content from some of our planned speakers, which __everyone is welcome to attend.__

- A series of “Ask Me Anything” posts on the [EA Forum](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org), in which __anyone can ask questions.__

To accommodate participants in different time zones, we are planning to stream video content between 10:30 am and 2:30 pm PDT on both days. 

(Note that due to the US recently changing to daylight savings time, time zone differences may be different than for most of the year. Please [check](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html) your local time.) 

In addition, the [Grip networking app](https://dl.grip.events/EAGlobalSanFrancisco2020) now includes a ‘virtual meeting room’ for one-on-meetings throughout the weekend so registered attendees can still benefit from the new connections and conversations that make EA Global so valuable.

You can read more about the virtual conference [here](https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/TPcJ4ohMagCPRwM24/virtual-ea-global-news-and-updates-from-cea).

### Questions

We cover a range of frequently asked questions [here](https://www.eaglobal.org/faqs/).

EAG Virtual

EA Global: Virtual 2020

EA Global: Reconnect is a virtual networking event focused on deep discussion and meaningful connection. There will be two hours of content each day, and lots of time around the content for conversations and building relationships.

You'll find more details about the four official sessions [here](https://eagreconnect.converve.io/speakers.html).

### Who is this event for?

This event is for people who have made a career plan, volunteered, or donated a significant proportion of their income on the basis of effective altruist principles, either currently or in the past. Applicants should have a good understanding of effective altruist ideas and will need to provide an example of how they’ve applied these principles to their career, study, or donation plans. 

If you are relatively new to effective altruism, we think you will benefit from spending some more time exploring and practising the key ideas of effective altruism before attending this conference. We recommend applying for the [EA Fellowship Weekend](https://www.eaglobal.org/events/ea-fellowship-weekend) (March 27-28) instead.

### Three reasons to attend

1. Give and receive feedback on career, study, or donation plans, or on your EA projects 
2. Make new connections and reconnect with old contacts
3. Discover and discuss interesting ideas

### What do previous event attendees say?

*“Being plugged-in to the EA community via local, city-level chapters is one thing, but to connect with EAs worldwide that are on a similar journey exploring pathways to high-impact careers and more effective thinking really energised me as an EA concerned with maximising outcomes.”*

*“I feel confident that I've reconnected with the movement. My meeting with [a] former acquaintance...gave me the feeling that I have people in the movement I can rely on as emotional anchors, while a couple of new connections...made me optimistic that there's space in the community and opportunity for contribution from people with my mindset and resources.”*

### How much are tickets?

EA Global: Reconnect is __free__, but we’re asking every attendee to make a pledge about the level of commitment they want to give to the event. There are no special privileges for the different levels; it’s simply a commitment device to help you achieve your goals.

![Commitment Levels](//images.ctfassets.net/70c29flvim3q/9onhTmVA7cOmk9fTmFwpA/fce631bd0caa4875b3f6d7e22e6da718/Commitment_Level_v2.png){.width-two-thirds-md}

### How do I register for the event?

Applications for the event are now closed.

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EA Global: Reconnect 2021

EA Fellowship Weekend is a virtual networking event for participants of effective altruism programs such as fellowships, reading groups, workshops, and cause area programs from around the world! The event will run March 26 to 28, with current and past EA program participants invited to attend.

Over the course of the weekend, you will have the chance to…

- Create __new connections__ in one on one or small group calls
- Get matched with those facing similar bottlenecks to brainstorm solutions in __peer-to-peer problem-solving__
- Attend social and networking events like __speed friending__ and __discussion groups__

Many past participants in EA programs have said one of the best parts of their experience was connecting with the wider EA community. The EA Fellowship Weekend will be a great way to forge those connections.

Other members of the EA community are welcome to attend, though programming will primarily be catered towards current and past program participants. If you run an EA group with current or recent fellows, reading group participants, or similar programs, please pass along this invitation to apply!

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EA Fellowship Weekend

EA Picnic: San Francisco is an outdoor gathering for the Bay Area EA community on Sunday, July 11, from 10 am to 7 pm PDT. After a challenging year of social distancing, we’re thrilled to host our first West Coast event since June 2019 at The General’s Residence, Fort Mason ([see map](https://goo.gl/maps/aN9nSFb93CF29b969)).

![Commitment Levels](https://i.ibb.co/BgK43ZZ/GR-Outdoor-edit.jpg){.width-two-thirds-md}

We hope you’ll join us to catch up with friends, connect with new people, and discuss ideas while enjoying delicious vegan food and beautiful views across the bay. Think of the event as an outdoor, one-day EA Global with no formal talks — just good conversations and relaxed fun.

Under current restrictions, we can host up to 200 people but we hope to increase the capacity pending an update from the State of California on June 15. You’ll also need to provide proof of a completed course of COVID-19 vaccinations in order to attend. You can read our full COVID protocol [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MR1-HDe9poh56RvsFGVB1JBthEwvZdhsZOvSN2Klq8A/edit).

![Commitment Levels](https://i.ibb.co/dpGx4Lk/0015-ILEA-Tenting-101-Ft-Mason-Industry-1.jpg){.width-two-thirds-md}

### New to the community?

We expect the picnic to be a good fit for people who are putting EA principles into action through their donations, volunteering, and career plans. All community members, new or experienced, are welcome to apply. Don’t worry if you don’t know many (or any) other people in the community; we’ll have lots of social activities to help you settle in. 

### How to attend

Applications to attend the Picnic are now closed.

EA Picnic

EA Picnic: San Francisco 2021


### About

It’s been five years since our last EAGxPrague conference, which helped launch the Czech EA community. A lot has changed in the last five years and we are thrilled to organize this conference again— bigger and better than before! 

The event will bring together over 500 members of the EA community to connect with each other, and to explore the best ways to improve the world. The conference takes place in Prague, which is arguably [the most beautiful city in the world](https://www.timeout.com/news/prague-has-just-been-voted-the-most-beautiful-city-in-the-world-091521)! If the conference is canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 situation, you will get a full refund on your ticket.

EAGxPrague is organized by the [Czech Association for Effective Altruism (CZEA)](https://efektivni-altruismus.cz/about-us/) with the help of many volunteers from around the world!

### Application and registration

__Applications are now closed__.

For more information on travel support, please see [CEA’s FAQ page](https://www.eaglobal.org/faqs/). 

If you have any questions about admissions, please contact us on __prague@eaglobalx.org__.

### Conference schedule

The conference will start with an __opening reception on the evening of Friday, May 13th__. Saturday and Sunday will have full-day schedules with programming and social events happening in the evenings. __Closing reception will wrap up on Sunday, at approximately 10pm.__

The topics the conference will cover include:

* Projects in global health and well-being
* Challenges of EA localization - local prioritization and strategy, translating EA content, case studies of local group successes
* Current trends in AI alignment and AI governance research
* Efforts in public policy and politics - opportunities and risks
* Lessons from COVID - COVID failure modes as ways to improve societal readiness for global catastrophic risks
* Ways of improving rationality and epistemic standards
* Projects promoting Animal Welfare
* EA Entrepreneurship

Event formats will range from classical talks to discussions and hands-on workshops.

We invite our attendees to apply for a Lighting talk session. __Apply [here](https://forms.gle/SBsZ3n1AboPps6k46) by May 4th.__

### Conference venue

On Saturday and Sunday, the conference will take place at the Faculty of Arts, Charles University:

Faculty of Arts, Charles University J. Palach Square 1/2 116 38, Prague, Old Town Czech Republic

The Friday opening reception will be at a different location (to be confirmed soon).

### Travel and accommodation

The conference officially starts on __Friday, May 13 at 6 p.m. and finishes on Sunday, May 15 at 10 p.m__. We encourage you to arrive a couple of days before or after for pre-meetings or to explore Prague. We will provide a coworking space during the day on Friday where you can set up meetings with attendees. You may also want to stay after the conference to explore Prague or have follow-up meetings. 

There are many reasons to arrive in Prague early! Our community coworking space Epistea will be open all week starting Monday, from 10am to 10pm, you can co-work here, have meetings, or just hang out with local EAs. Additionally, there will be evening events and socials happening throughout the week. See [this event](https://fb.me/e/1q8koG66B) for more details.

We are aware that accommodation in the Prague city center at this time of year is very expensive and generally full. We put together [tips for affordable accommodation](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A1A9nt9CoxQPuj8TQ9MSp7ozROjSFrsPelfctZ4bCkI/edit?usp=sharing) and created [this spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19PlvDVZY7uvxVcobLE6HMLtTuDsEHIGWviK3HppJFRk/edit?usp=sharing) in which you can offer extra spaces in our AirBnBs or couchsurf with CZEAs. 

### COVID-19

[Here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1opwcpbA3VrSXHhFefa3fS-jWphX4Van1uFzja6KuqDo/edit#) is our current COVID-19 policy. We will send a note to all registered attendees in case of any substantial changes.

The most relevant point of the policy is that all attendees will provide proof of a completed course of COVID-19 vaccinations and take a lateral flow test within the 48 hours before they arrive at the venue. We will be requiring that all our participants are vaccinated at the time of the event (booster dose is not required).

### Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers who can help us with the event during the weekend. We offer a wide variety of opportunities and flexible time commitment. You get to be part of an awesome team making the event run smoothly and having a positive impact on the attendee experience.

If you would like to volunteer at EAGxPrague, please sign up [here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUP0psLcftGUjew-gvWbAa1aBHGt8OszyyaW6DClWiKlI52w/viewform?usp=sf_link)!

### War in Ukraine

We do not know what the situation is going to be like at the time of the conference (you are welcome to check various forecasting platforms, e.g. [Metaculus](https://www.metaculus.com/tournament/ukraine-conflict/)). However, at the moment, there are very few security concerns in Prague. The Czech Republic is not a neighbouring country to either Ukraine or Russia and the Ukrainian border is over 700 km away from Prague. Czech Republic is a member of NATO which means being in Prague is [approximately as risky as being in London](https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/samuel-charap-why-putin-invaded-ukraine/#what-listeners-should-do-003601). 

The Czech Republic is accepting quite large numbers of refugees from the war (~300 000) - you will likely see them traveling on trains from the east and may encounter them around Prague as well.

We will inform you if the situation changes and there are security concerns. Otherwise we expect everyone to decide for themselves based on their risk tolerance.


Prague

EAGxPrague 2022

![Dawn at Australian National Univeristy Kambri precinct](//images.ctfassets.net/70c29flvim3q/Wu8EJfERjiGZ6WgcKX6am/8579e8abbc588ccdd1dd6b95dd5d57e0/Dawn_at_ANU_Kambri_Precinct.jpeg)

After a three-year hiatus, we're thrilled to welcome the community back to EAGxAustralia in 2022! This year's conference will be held at the Australian National University in Canberra, from July 8th-10th.

We've lined up a range of speakers from around the world, including experts on global health and poverty, AI safety, animal welfare, and climate change. The programme will also include workshops, meetups, and plenty of time for networking and socialising.

Applications for the conference have now closed, but you can still claim a ticket for the Friday night keynote. This event is open to the public, including those who are not attending the full weekend conference. You can find further information about the keynote, including instructions on claiming your ticket [here](https://www.eagxaustralia.com/keynote/).

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## Further Information & FAQs

#### Who is this conference for?
[EAGxAustralia](https://www.eagxaustralia.com/) is aimed at people with an understanding of the core ideas of effective altruism. E.g. people who have completed an introductory course or engaged with more than 20 hours of effective altruism related content.

#### Travel Assistance
Attendees had the opportunity to apply for financial assistance for travel expenses in the application form. If you have any issues claiming your financial assistance, please contact us at australia@eaglobalx.org

#### Visas
We have compiled some [guidance for attendees who may require a visa to enter Australia and participate in the conference](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lyL3Mf3exDLi4UfvGmkRW1T4CGJVtqJjA-ddz53SVgY/edit#heading=h.f1kt4f8hvuz). We strongly encourage attendees do their own research into whether they require a visa, and which visa is best, and none of our guidance is legal advice.

#### Schedule & Programme
The conference will kick off with an evening keynote at around 6pm on Friday the 8th. Saturday and Sunday will both be full-day programmes, with sessions running from around 9am til 6pm.  For further information on the programme, including details of specific talks/sessions as they’re announced, [see our website](https://www.eagxaustralia.com/programme/)

#### COVID-19
Our current COVID-19 policy is [viewable here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/19BPj5MJiM5GwGRYnmHtwf7gHYH6j1DZ7kuqXnZki9rI/edit). The most important point to note is that we are requiring attenedees to be fully vaccinated, and to wear masks while at the venue.


Dawn at Australian National Univeristy Kambri precinct

EAGxAustralia 2022

Back after a three-year hiatus, EAGxBoston welcomes members of the effective altruism community to our 2022 conference, featuring networking, speaker events, workshops, and mentorship. 

We think this event will be especially useful for students who want to learn more about effective altruism and make connections within the movement. 

__EAGxBoston 2022 will be happening from 6 pm 1 April to 8 pm 3 April.__ 

__Applications are now closed.__

__Travel expenses__

We are prepared to reimburse travel expenses for some attendees. Please do apply for support if the cost of attending feels a bit too high for your budget. You can apply for financial assistance for your travel expenses in the application form. Please check our [FAQs](https://www.eaglobal.org/faqs/) for more details.

# FAQ

__When is EAGxBoston happening? Is there a schedule yet?__

Programming starts on the evening of the 1st of April and ends on the evening of the 3rd of April. On the Saturday and Sunday, we expect most sessions to happen between 10am-6pm, but the venue will be available a couple hours on either end of that time period for people to meet for 1-1s or to enjoy some food. 

__Where is EAGxBoston happening?__

In Boston. At the [Boston Convention and Exhibition Center](https://maps.apple.com/?address=415%20Summer%20St,%20Boston,%20MA%20%2002210,%20United%20States&auid=2200032578458762968&ll=42.345414,-71.046417&lsp=9902&q=Boston%20Convention%20%26%20Exhibition%20Center&_ext=CjIKBQgEEOIBCgQIBRADCgQIBhBtCgQIChAACgQIUhANCgQIVRAMCgQIWRABCgUIpAEQARIkKQpOM4S0K0VAMSCAS+4sw1HAOYgjWeDaLEVAQbgHYMtlwlHA) in the Seaport District. 

__Can I volunteer to help with EAGxBoston?__

Yes! We’d love some help, both before the event and on the day. You can sign up [here](http://bit.ly/eagxbostonvolunteer). 

__Will there be food at the conference?__ 

Yes, there will be lots of super tasty and nutritious vegan food at the event. We plan on providing a light breakfast on both days, a hearty lunch on both days, a filling dinner on the Saturday, and provide lots of fun and tasty snacks during the reception on the Friday evening and throughout both Saturday and Sunday. 

__I have dietary requirements/allergies, should I plan on bringing my own food?__

Please get in touch with us ASAP so that we can work together with the caterers to make sure you’re well accommodated. 

__Can the conference organizers help me book accommodation?__ 

We’ve created a channel on the [EA Groups Slack workplace](https://efctv.org/groupslack) (#eagx-boston-2022) which people can use to coordinate accommodations. We’ve also created [this spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q5D581T5kGYGOUYLwXChiV1PQrcMyNDmP1d9WdPlJUI/edit?usp=sharing) that people can use to share/retrieve accommodations options. 

EAGxBoston 2022

EAGxOxford 2022 will bring together students and young professionals interested in EA to connect, learn, and explore how best to improve the world. We're excited to welcome over 400 people for a weekend of networking, workshops, talks and a career fair, and help them work out their path to impact.

__Applications for EAGxOxford have now closed.__

__Travel expenses__

We are prepared to reimburse travel expenses for some attendees. Please do apply for support if the cost of attending feels a bit too high for your budget. You can apply for financial assistance for your travel expenses in the application form. Please check our [FAQs](https://www.eaglobal.org/faqs/) for more details.

(Photograph by Michael Gwyther-Jones. License: [Creative commons 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/).)


Oxford Examination Schools

EAGxOxford 2022

EAGx events are community-organized conferences about effective altruism. 

More information and registration for EAGxAustralia is available at [http://www.eagxaustralia.com](http://www.eagxaustralia.com/)

This year’s theme is Stay Curious, as sometimes the most effective ideas come from unexpected places. With a diverse line-up of speakers discussing a range of both familiar and under-explored topics, we think there’ll be something new for everyone.
 
This conference will dive deeper into classic topics of EA such as alleviating global poverty, safely developing artificial intelligence, improving animal welfare and EA community building, as well as explore relatively newer areas of focus within effective altruism, such as mental health, anti-aging, biotech policy, reducing power war risks, geoengineering, nuclear non-proliferation, and more.
 
At the conference you’ll have the opportunity to:
Learn more about how you can do the most good possible
Hear from EA experts
Discuss the latest ideas and research in the field of effective altruism
Familiarise yourself with core concepts
Coordinate on global and local projects with experts in creating impact
Meet like-minded, altruistic people
 
The conference will include a Friday night keynote event, dozens of speakers, and workshops for you to participate in, over the course of 3 days. There’ll also be a social event on the Saturday night, which is a great chance to get to know fellow effective altruists. Tickets are strictly limited – register now to avoid missing out.
 
Date: Friday to Sunday, 13th-15th July
Location Friday night event: University of Melbourne
Location Saturday and Sunday events: AMREP Education Centre, Alfred Medical Research and Education Precinct, Alfred Hospital

Sydney

EAGxAustralia 2018

Join us at MIT for EAGxBoston 2018 to hear from prominent speakers, participate in workshops, and witness a collaborative, truth-seeking “anti-debate” on activism against nuclear weapons as a cause area. Goals of the conference include stimulating intellectual progress within effective altruism, promoting communication and collaboration between locality- and university-based EA groups, as well as highlighting a wide variety of impactful career paths. 

Breakfast and registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. with the first talk starting at 10:00. The conference will end at 6:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included in the ticket price of $25. All food will be vegan. 

The conference will be held in MIT’s Tang Center, 70 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02142. From the Kendall T stop, head east along Main St, then turn right on Wadsworth St. The Tang Center is  one block ahead at the SW corner of Wadsworth and Amherst. Parking is extremely limited, so we recommend public transport or ride-sharing.

# [Conference Schedule](https://schedule.eagxboston.com)

Boston 2018

EAGxBoston 2018

## [View schedule](https://boston.eaglobal.org/agenda)

EA Global Boston will focus on pushing the boundaries of effective altruism, featuring speakers on policy and science and exploring how to think about speculative topics:

- Society — law, government, and policy (topics include: a discussion of what it is like working as an EA in government, animal advocacy and public policy, and moral cooperation)
- Technology — recent developments, predicting important advances, novel applications (topics include: digital currencies, risks associated with technology, and probabilistic computing)
- Science — recent and ongoing research and improving the practice of science (topics include: CRISPR, meat replacement techologies, and improving epistemics)

You'll also find office hours with organizations in the area of EA, workshops from 80,000 on careers and from the Center for Applied Rationality on decision-making, and plenty of time to connect with other participants.

EA Global: Boston 2017

## [View speakers](https://sf.eaglobal.org/page/1292348/speakers) and [tentative schedule](https://sf.eaglobal.org/agenda)

The largest of the EA Global conferences, this event will place a special emphasis on effective altruism as a community and will feature an array of workshops, discussions and smaller talks in the style of an "unconference." Programming will focus on the effective altruism community itself, with potential tracks including:

- How can the EA community find important causes we might be overlooking? How has this happened in the past?
- How can we make people and projects in the EA community more effective?
- Can we help others become more empathetic / altruistic? What makes people motivated to do good?

For travel planning purposes, the event begins with an opening reception Friday evening at 6 pm, and the last talk ends around 7 pm Sunday evening, followed by an afterparty.

We have a small room block at the Comfort Inn on Van Ness in San Francisco. $235 / night. Say Effective Altruism Global when you call to reserve: 415.928.5000. For information about venue accessibility or any questions or requests about disability accommodations, please contact hello@eaglobal.org.

MJB 6314

EA Global: San Francisco 2017

[EAGxAustralia 2017](http://eagxaustralia.com) is a conference for people who are interested in doing good better. Discuss the latest ideas in the field of effective altruism, share new research, familiarise yourself  with core concepts, and coordinate on global projects with experts in creating impact.

> We use __evidence__ and careful analysis to find the very best causes to work on and then help you identify how to __do the most good you can__, with the time and money you have. 
> 

The event will kick-off with a dynamic panel of experts for a town-hall style night keynote, and presentations from several prominent public intellectuals and change makers. What follows will be a 2 day immersive and inspiring conference featuring a diverse set of experts all primed to help us tackle the biggest issues in Effective Altruism via practical workshops and engaging sessions. Get to grips with cause areas such as global poverty, existential risk and animal suffering and take away actionable advice for developing for-purpose business and making better life choices.

The conference hopes to help grow and equip a community of people striving to do good better. 

*__Confirmed Speakers & Facilitators__*
- [Helen Szoke](https://www.eaglobal.org/speakers/helen-szoke/ "Helen Szoke"), Oxfam Australia CEO
- [Stewart Condon](https://www.eaglobal.org/speakers/stewart-condon/ "Stewart Condon"), Médicines Sans Frontières
- [Julian Burnside](https://www.eaglobal.org/speakers/julian-burnside/ "Julian Burnside"), Humanitarian Lawyer
- [Mehreen Faruqi](https://www.eaglobal.org/speakers/mehreen-faruqi/ "Mehreen Faruqi"), NSW Member of Parliament
- [Benjamin Todd](https://www.eaglobal.org/speakers/ben-todd/ "Ben Todd"), 80,000 Hours
- [Peter McIntyre](https://www.eaglobal.org/speakers/peter-mcintyre/ "Peter McIntyre"), 80,000 Hours

*__Retreat Following Conference__*

There will be an independently organised retreat during the week following the conference. You can [apply here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLa1hUr59HkSHgd66X-jPnOFjPFtCTx48W_Br9p9kvew0KMg/viewform "EA Retreat").

*__Cancellation Policy__*

We have a 100% refund cancellation policy up until September 15th 2017. If you need to cancel your ticket please get in touch.

*__More details__*

- [Watch the 2016 Videos](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu2ylAWPr-l4J-YIXk5YVzktKMKHqjeqm "Watch the 2016 Videos") 
- [Apply for the EA Retreat](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLa1hUr59HkSHgd66X-jPnOFjPFtCTx48W_Br9p9kvew0KMg/viewform "EA Retreat Application") (September 26 to October 1)


EAGxAustralia 2017

Zellerback audience (Saturday)

EA Global: San Francisco 2016

Thanks to those of you who attended in 2016! Check out our 2017 event [here](https://www.eaglobal.org/events/eagxaustralia/).

EAGxAustralia

EAGxAustralia 2016

EAGxBerlin 2016 was attended by 300 participants and was covered by 3sat, a German TV channel. Thanks to everyone for coming! You can watch the recordings of EAGxBerlin 2016 on YouTube. See eagxberlin.com for future conferences.

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