EAGxUtrecht 5 to 7 July 2024 (finished)

Come to the Jaarbeurs in the center of the bustling city of Utrecht for a conference on doing good as effectively as possible, based on effective altruism?

From July 5-7, we will bring together like-minded people, dive into innovative ideas and leave with a renewed inspiration to turn our ideas into concrete actions. This edition of EAGx stands out because we pay special attention to supporting participants in setting up new organizations and projects. We hope that EAGxUtrecht 2024 will be a starting place for initiatives in the Netherlands and beyond, that strive for a better future.

Why EAGxUtrecht?

EAGxUtrecht brings together a diverse network of people who consider helping others as an essential part of their lives. With a focus on inspiring and supporting participants in starting new projects and organizations that promote effective altruism.

What we will do for you:

• Helping you make career decisions and donations that have maximum impact on others.
• Find impactful opportunities that match your skills and qualifications.
• Putting you in touch with potential co-founders for your new high-impact projects.
• Putting you in touch with inspiring role models.
• Helping you make educated predictions about the future of society.
• Teach you valuable skills such as multi-factor decision-making, task planning, cost-effectiveness analysis and monitoring and evaluation.

Application details (closed)

• The deadline for application was midnight on June 23.
• Standard ticket price: 100 GBP (about €115)
• Effective Altruism offers discounts to make EAGxUtrecht accessible to people with different budgets.

Highlights

• Networking: build connections that will help you on your way to impact.
• Workshops: Learn how to refine your projects and get them off to a flying start.
• Inspiring conversations: Exchange experiences with impact makers who have gone through the journey from project concept to impact.
• Lectures: Discover the practical applications of effective altruism in important but neglected areas.

Watch this video from EAGxRotterdam 2022 for a taste of what to expect!

For whom?

If you are unsure whether to participate, sign up anyway!

EAGxUtrecht is intended for both newcomers and experienced members of the EA movement. We are looking for people who are willing to:

• Going deep into the principles of effective altruism.
• To learn from leaders in the field how to make an impact.
• To connect with a community that shares your passion for change.
• Launch or join initiatives that address some of the most pressing global challenges.

We give priority to applicants from the Netherlands and parts of Western Europe that do not yet have their own EAGx conference. But we also want to connect participants with effective altruists from around the world, so we encourage people from further afield to apply as well!

For those new to effective altruism, we prioritize applicants who are engaged in the movement, as evidenced by concrete plans for positive impact, completion of relevant programs or study of relevant literature.

Volunteer opportunities

Become an integral part of EAGxUtrecht by volunteering. It is an opportunity to develop your skills, meet like-minded people and contribute to the success of the event. Volunteers receive free admission to the event. If you are interested, please indicate this when you register.

About Utrecht

Utrecht is often considered a lively alternative to Amsterdam, with beautiful canals, parks, restaurants and historic buildings. Learn more about Utrecht here. Utrecht is also well connected, with only a 35-minute journey from Schiphol Airport and about 30 minutes from Amsterdam Central Station.