EA Connect 2025 applications are now open!

By Kiran Sargent 🔹, David Solar 🔹 @ 2025-09-10T16:51 (+29)

EA Connect 2025 will take place 5–7 December online. The conference will focus on a diverse range of cause areas, community building, and knowledge sharing. It will offer networking, talks, workshops, and meetups for attendees from 75+ different countries dedicated to addressing some of the world’s greatest challenges. 

The deadline to apply is 11:59 pm UTC on Wednesday, December 3rd.

Why attend?

CEA events have a track record of fostering new connections in the effective altruism community. Attendees receive the necessary information or encouragement to apply for a job, an internship, or a program that supports their further development.

• Connect: Meet like-minded people passionate about making a positive impact.
• Learn: Engage with groundbreaking ideas through talks and workshops.
• Grow: Map out your professional path, identify next steps, and develop your skills.
• Find work: Introduce yourself to impactful organizations looking for new hires.

EA Connect is particularly impactful for connecting with our diverse community, many of whom have not been able to attend in-person events. This will probably be the most accessible EA conference, and we encourage anyone who has a genuine interest to apply!

Application details

How does the application process work?

• Apply to the conference (~5-15 minutes): Fill in this application form. This form collects some basic details and asks about your engagement with effective altruism and if you’d be willing to volunteer.
• Register for the conference (~5 minutes): After being accepted, you’ll receive an email with a link to register and confirm your place at the conference. At this stage, you’ll be asked to provide additional logistical details and have the option of donating to Effective Ventures (funders for EA Connect).

Feel free to contact hello@eaconnect.org for any questions. If you want to attend but are unsure about whether to apply, we recommend applying anyway!

Schedule

More detailed information on the agenda, speakers, and content will be available closer to the conference via Swapcard and updates to this webpage.

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. Alternatively, you may reach out to our team via hello@eaconnect.org.

Programs

• Mentorship program: This year’s program is more robust than before, intending to connect newcomers with experienced community members. Apply to be a mentor here.
• Organization Fair: This was the most-attended event at last year’s EAGxVirtual! If your organization is interested in participating, please submit this form.
• Meetups: We are planning 20+ cause area and affinity group meetups. The majority of them will be meeting in interactive Gatheround events.

Should you apply?

We welcome everyone with a genuine interest in learning more or connecting, including those new to effective altruism. Admissions will not be based on prior EA engagement or EA background knowledge. As always, when unsure, please apply.

If you cannot come for all days, please be aware that it is also possible, and still very valuable, to attend the conference for one day!

Should I prepare for the conference?

While it's not mandatory, you can get more value out of the conference by preparing in advance!

If you are completely new to effective altruism, we recommend checking out one of the following resources:

• Read the introductory article
• Check out the career guide to a fulfilling career that does good
• Sign up for a free Introductory EA Program to familiarize yourself with the core ideas

Contact us

Suggestions on content, mentorship, and format are more than welcome. Contact the organizing team at hello@eaconnect.org with ideas, if interested in presenting, or with any other questions.