__EAGxVirtual 2023__ 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.

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!

You can expect:

- Action-oriented content that will be relevant to people from different contexts and locations
- Schedule tailored for participants from different time zones
- Always-available virtual venue (Gathertown) for unstructured conversations, socials, and private meetings

# Application process

Admissions will not be based on prior EA engagement or EA background knowledge. We welcome all who have a genuine interest in learning more or connecting!

If you are completely new to EA, we recommend signing up for the [Introductory EA Program](https://www.effectivealtruism.org/virtual-programs/introductory-program) to familiarise yourself with the core ideas.

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

# 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__.


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__Applications are now open__

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

EA Global 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)
- Default ticket price: £200 GBP
- For an automatic 25% ticket discount, register by the early bird deadline: 4th August 2023 (11:59pm EDT)
- 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 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.

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EA Global: Boston 2023

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!__

### __Ticket Prices__

- Current students or volunteers: Free
- All standard attendees: 50 USD (~2,730 PHP)
- Supporter Tickets: 100 USD (~5460 PHP) 

### __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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