We are excited to announce that EAGxBerkeley 2026 will take place on August 21-23 at Lighthaven in Berkeley, California!
The conference will focus on a diverse range of cause areas, local community building, and knowledge sharing. It will offer networking, workshops, talks, and small group discussions for around 500 attendees from the Bay Area.
Apply here. For more details, you can read the rest of this post and visit our website.
Why attend?
EAG(x) events help participants build new connections within the effective altruism community, stay informed about opportunities and programs, and get career advice.
Connect: Meet like-minded people passionate about making a positive impact.
Learn: Explore new ideas through talks, workshops, and conversations with speakers.
Plan: Clarify your career direction, identify next steps, and strengthen your application skills.
Find work: Introduce yourself to impactful organizations looking for new hires.
Who is this conference for?
EAGxBerkeley is organized for EA communities in the Bay Area and Western United States. We are also happy to host attendees from elsewhere in the US and internationally, though we prioritize applicants who have a stake in our region.
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 even one day!
The conference is intended to support networking among those who are already familiar with effective altruism, as well as those newer to the ideas but have demonstrated experience in related fields.
If you're unsure whether you should apply, we encourage you to apply anyway!
Apply now- Deadline: August 7, 2026
- Price: The default ticket price is $150, with free tickets available for students. Discount and free ticket options are also available.
- Travel Support: Limited funding for travel grants. Apply only if necessary.
Schedule
More detailed information on the agenda, speakers, and content will be available closer to the conference via Swapcard.
If you would like to suggest yourself or someone else as a speaker, or have an idea for a workshop for the event, please use this form.
If you would like a table at the opportunity fair during EAGxBerkeley, please fill out this form. The opportunity fair will be held on Friday, August 21st, 5:30 - 7:30pm.
Travel expenses
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 for more details.
Accessibility
Lighthaven is currently not ADA-compliant for wheelchair access.
The venue is a historic hotel in the center of Berkeley, and unfortunately, it has limited wheelchair accessibility.
If you have accessibility needs or questions, please contact us at berkeley@eaglobalx.org. You do not need to email us when applying and may wait until registering for the conference to do so.
We aim to provide assistance with any accessibility needs that arise so that all applicants who are accepted to the conference can attend.
Contact Us
If you have any other questions, comments, or suggestions, please email us at berkeley@eaglobalx.org.