Flagey, architect Joseph Diongre - Photo: Johan Jacobs
Effective Altruism Summit: Brussels is a one-day conference taking place on Saturday, 7 February 2026 at Flagey, bringing together changemakers to explore how effective altruism can inform EU policymaking.
Please fill out this form to express your interest in attending.
About the Summit
We are living through a pivotal moment in history: Technologies like AI and biotechnology are advancing rapidly, while decisions made in Brussels on global health, pandemic preparedness, and animal welfare ripple far beyond Europe’s borders. But how do we decide which problems deserve our attention when resources are limited and stakes are high?
EA Summit: Brussels brings together professionals working on these issues to explore how Europe can address them more effectively. Over a full day of talks and interactive discussions, you’ll engage with effective altruism—a global community and way of thinking focused on achieving the greatest positive impact and bringing more clarity and structure to difficult choices between competing priorities.
The summit connects people working in and around policy who care about getting these choices right. You’ll hear from practitioners who’ve applied this thinking in their own work, explore how it might apply to yours, and meet others wrestling with similar questions. The day is built around conversation and reflection as much as talks and workshops, with the aim of helping you think more clearly about where your skills can make the greatest difference, and providing evergreen resources to support that goal.
Who is the event for?
We're particularly interested in people with professional experience working in or around policy, law, research, or international affairs. Whether you’re part of an EU institution, a think tank, a consultancy, or an NGO, you’ll find opportunities to exchange ideas with others who care deeply about solving the world’s most pressing problems. The event is catered towards people new to or unfamiliar with effective altruism, so no prior knowledge is required.
In order to best support this newer audience, we’d also like to invite those with professional policy experience who are already working in established EA organisations or causes. We will be directly reaching out to many such organisations and individuals, but if you’d like to lend your expertise as a speaker or mentor, please contact us directly at summit@eabrussels.org.
Program highlights
You can expect:
- Engaging talks on global priorities, from AI governance to biosecurity and animal welfare.
- Workshops on how to apply effective altruism principles to policymaking and career decisions.
- A space to connect with a growing international community committed to evidence-based impact.
We’re in the process of designing the event program. The full schedule will be announced closer to the date.
Location
The conference takes place at Flagey, an Art Deco cultural space and formerly the headquarters of the national radio and television institution.
Expression of interest
Interested in attending? Fill out our expression of interest form to let us know. We'll follow up in a few weeks with admission details.
Contact us
If you know someone who might want to attend the conference, please share this event with them and encourage them to apply! Email us at summit@eabrussels.org with any comments, questions, or suggestions.
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