Events & Groups

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Community events and groups where you can meet others who are interested in effective altruism.
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Apply to attend effective altruism (EA) conferences, summits, and events to meet others in the community. Give and receive advice about high-impact careers and learn more about current projects.
EA Global
1,000+ people
The largest effective altruism conference. There are around three EA Global conferences every year, usually in major hubs in Europe and North America.
EAGx
~500 people
Smaller regional conferences organized by local community members across the world.
EA summits
~100 people
Introductory events for people newer to the community. EA summits have been held on every continent in the world except Antarctica.

Upcoming events

Join an upcoming talk, workshop, or conference. Many events are free and some are available virtually.
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27–29 Nov 2026
EAGxAustralasia 2026
In person
Melbourne Connect
6 Dec 2026
EA Summit:
Seattle 2026
In person
Rooftop at Railspur
12 Dec 2026
EA Summit:
Boston 2026
In person
The Foundry
Other events
Find additional in-person and virtual events related to effective altruism, including talks, workshops, meetups, and more.

Join a group

There are over 400 effective altruism groups all over the world that gather based on location, university affiliation, profession, background, interests, and other factors. Sample groups include EA for engineers, EA for parents, EA for Muslims, as well as groups focused on specific topics like biosecurity or psychology.
Local groups
Local groups host friendly meetups for newcomers, discussion groups about the key ideas of effective altruism, and career planning events. Check out the EA Forum directory to find your nearest local group.
Online groups
If there is not a group near your home or you simply prefer to meet online, you can join a virtual group.
Start your own group
Want to start your own group? Find advice, recommendations, troubleshooting, and best practices here.

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