Join us at EAGxIndia 2024 in Bengaluru, on 19–20 October, 2024!

By Arthur Malone🔸, Srujith Lingala, Sheena.Sachdeva, AliPat, Nishit, Sarvesh Prabhu @ 2024-08-01T21:07 (+63)

EAGxIndia 2024 will be held at The Conrad, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The conference aims to help attendees in the region find and accelerate their path to positive impact, using EA principles to foster connections and growth opportunities.

In 2023, 163 attendees participated in the first EAGxIndia, with 70% from India and others from the UK, US, Singapore, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Germany, and Brazil. This event enriched the local community with domestic and international connections, catalyzed movement growth, and had multiple reports of attendees transitioning into new impactful careers as a direct result of the conference. We are excited to build on these successes with a second, larger conference in just a few months!

Basics of EAGx and effective altruism:

EAGx (Effective Altruism Global X) is a series of regionally focused events uniting the global EA community, supported by the Centre for Effective Altruism (CEA) and organized by local teams. The EA community focuses on various cause areas, emphasizing effectiveness and evidence-based decision-making. Key areas include:

• Global health and development: Alleviating poverty and improving health in low-income countries through interventions such as malaria prevention, deworming, and direct cash transfers.
• Animal welfare: Reducing animal suffering in factory farming by promoting plant-based diets, animal rights, and humane treatment.
• Long-term future and existential risks: Mitigating risks to humanity's future, such as those posed by advanced AI, biosecurity, and nuclear weapons.
• Effective altruism community building: Strengthening the EA movement by fostering community, supporting EA-aligned careers, and enhancing impact.
• Policy and advocacy: Promoting global well-being through public policy and governance, focusing on open government data, evidence based policy, and capacity-building for officials.

Why attend?

EAGx events have a strong track record of fostering new connections within the effective altruism community. Past attendees have gained valuable information and networks, leading to jobs, internships, and development programs.

• Connect with a passionate community: Engage with like-minded individuals committed to making a positive impact.
• Learn and upskill: Participate in workshops, talks, and interviews with EA thought leaders and practitioners working on groundbreaking ideas.
• Get actionable insights and strategies: Receive practical advice on optimizing charitable donations, exploring impactful careers, and learning the latest EA research.

Why India & Bengaluru?

India offers unique opportunities for directly impactful interventions in areas like poverty alleviation, public health, and education. The country also hosts a large population of educated and passionate individuals looking for their way to improve their own country, the world, and the future. This combination of problems to solve and a deep talent pool to empower makes India an ideal location for investment in the local EA community.

Bengaluru, known as the Silicon Valley of India, is a hub of entrepreneurship and innovation. It boasts a rich academic and research landscape, ideal for impactful discussions and initiatives. Bengaluru also hosts one of the longest running Indian EA groups which has been conducting meetups and fostering connections since 2017.

The EAGxIndia 2024 venue, Conrad Hotel, resides centrally with a view of Ulsoor Lake and offers easy access to key areas like M.G. Road and Indira Nagar, making it a perfect site for networking and collaboration.

Should you apply?

EAGxIndia 2024 welcomes both those newly engaged with effective altruism and seasoned participants, particularly those from Bengaluru and throughout India. While our application process selects for those with awareness of effective altruism and who have made life, academic, and career decisions based on EA principles, we are excited for newcomers who can demonstrate a commitment to learn the basics in the time before the conference.

We also encourage international applicants who can add value to the conference, such as mentors, representatives of EA or EA-aligned organizations, individuals with impactful career experience, or those hiring for impactful roles.

If you're considering attending but are uncertain, we encourage you to apply. For more information, you can read the FAQs about admissions for EAGx here or contact us via email at india@eaglobalx.org.

Schedule

EAGxIndia 2024 runs Saturday 19 October- Sunday 20 October with two full days of programming and networking with limited reception on Friday 18 October. More detailed information on the agenda, speakers, and content will be available closer to the conference via Swapcard and updates to the main event page.

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.

Application details

• Deadline: Saturday 5 October, 2024

• Suggested Donations:

  • Standard attendees: £50 (~₹5,400 INR)
  • Reduced option: £20 (~₹2,200 INR)
  • Benefactor options: £100 (~₹10,800 INR), or £200 (~₹21,600 INR)
  • There is also an option to not donate

  *Note: All donations are non-refundable*

Travel support

We are prepared to reimburse some travel expenses for attendees and speakers. Travel support funds are limited, so please request funding only 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

Conrad offers wheelchair accessibility, visual alarms for the hearing impaired in hallways, and facilities in public areas for those with physical challenges. If you have any accessibility requests, please email us at India@eaglobalx.org. You can contact us either when applying or after registering for the conference. We are committed to meeting all accessibility needs to ensure that everyone who is accepted can attend.

EAGxIndia 2024 content and applications will be in English. As this is a networking-focused event, we anticipate that English-speaking attendees will gain the most benefit and provide the most value to other attendees. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us.

Meet the team

• Srujith Lingala is the team lead for EAGxIndia. He loves a good book and a hot cup of chai. You can talk to him about food systems, nutrition, things to do in Bengaluru, and the city's famous places to eat!
• Alisha is the admissions lead for EAGxIndia. She is currently exploring the fragile intersection of society, technology, and policy. She enjoys long walks and has lived across India. Reach out to her if you need information about traveling around India or want to exchange ideas on the intersection of technology and philosophy, and navigating interdisciplinary concepts.
• Brinda Poojary is our content lead, with a penchant for serene nature escapes and getting lost in the pages of a good book. She’s your go-to for all things animal advocacy, advances in alternatives to animal testing, plant-based food, and deep conversations about the interconnectedness of all oppression.
• Nishit is the production lead for EAGxIndia. Currently working on retroactive funding mechanisms for investigative journalism and community building.He enjoys practicing Brazilian jiujitsu and exploring subcultures. You can talk to him about anything cause he’s always trying to listen and learn.
• Sarvesh Prabhu is the project support for EAGxIndia. He's always up for a cup of hot filter coffee and a philosophical discussion. Feel free to pick his brain about agriculture, biosecurity, alternative proteins, or the best biryani spots across India.
• Sheena Sachdeva is communications lead for EAGxIndia 2024. She enjoys reading poetry, engaging in deep conversations, exploring the wilderness, and practicing meditation. As a passionate journalist and community builder in India, she focuses on gender, mental health, addressing inequalities, and advocating for social justice for marginalized communities.
• Arthur Malone works for CEA coordinating EAGx conferences worldwide. He’s been involved with EA since its inception, lives just outside New York City, and is overjoyed to be visiting India for the first time.

Contact us

Email us at India@eaglobalx.org with any comments, suggestions, or questions that are not answered in the FAQ.