Effective Altruism Summit: Los Angeles is an effective altruism (EA) conference that will take place this November 22 at UCLA. Whether you’re just beginning your EA journey or have been engaged in high-impact work for years, this Summit will be an exciting opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and organizations, explore a wide range of cause areas, and discover new ways to do the most good. We’re especially focused on supporting new EAs, connecting them with experienced mentors, and building a vibrant, diverse community.
Register here. For more details, read the rest of this post or visit our website.
Who is this conference for?
EA Summit: LA is organized especially for newcomers to the EA community, and for highly-engaged members who are excited to support, mentor, and connect with them.
This summit is for people who are ready to take action and explore how effective altruism (EA) principles can guide meaningful decisions in their work and lives. We welcome:
- Newcomers to EA, whether you've never heard of effective altruism or are just starting to explore its ideas.
- Highly-engaged community members, especially those interested in mentoring newcomers and contributing their expertise.
- Students, professionals, and curious individuals from any background, who are eager to learn how to do good more effectively.
Why attend?
EA Summit events have a track record of fostering new connections in the effective altruism community. They’re designed to be especially welcoming and informative for people who are new to EA, with a strong focus on learning, exploration, and personal growth. Attendees often leave with the knowledge, encouragement, or support they need to apply for a job, internship, or program that furthers their development.
- Connect: Meet like-minded people passionate about making a positive impact.
- Learn: Engage with groundbreaking ideas through workshops, talks, and interviews. More detailed information on event content will be available closer to the conference via updates to this webpage.
- 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
Registration
Registration is now open and will close on November 8. The default ticket price is $46, with a $12 discounted option available.
If this is still a barrier for attending, please email us at easummit.la@gmail.com for a free ticket.
Don’t know anyone in EA yet?
With structured networking opportunities and the Swapcard app, the Summit can let you skip the small talk and find others as committed to helping others as you are. Many people who attend EA Summits find these one-on-one connections to be the most rewarding outcomes of the event.
Know someone who might want to attend? It’s always a good idea to bring a buddy. Share this event with them and encourage them to register!
Schedule
The full program will be available early November. You can expect:
- Talks about solving pressing global challenges
- Career-planning and skill-building workshops
- Opportunities to connect with other people interested in doing more good
- Delicious plant-based meals and refreshments
Contact Us
Email us at easummit.la@gmail.com with any comments, suggestions or questions about the event. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Warmly,
the EAS:LA Organizing Team