EAGxAmsterdam
12–14 Dec 2025
B. Amsterdam, Johan Huizingalaan 763A, Amsterdam
What
EAGxAmsterdam is a three-day conference for people who want to maximise their impact through evidence, reason, and collaboration. It’s designed to generate high-quality connections and deepen understanding of EA-related research and practice.
You’ll explore pressing global problems—such as global health and development, animal welfare, global catastrophic risk reduction, ensuring the well-being of future generations, and global priorities research—through talks, workshops, and small-group discussions. The agenda focuses on clear thinking, intellectual rigour, and real-world application.
We prioritise not just content, but conversation. The average attendee makes 10 new connections. We use Swapcard to help schedule 1-1s and there’s a strong norm of meeting others, not just attending lectures.
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Who
EAGxAmsterdam is for people across the Netherlands and North-West Europe who want to use evidence and reason to make the greatest possible difference.
The event is grounded in a set of principles that guide our community:
- Prioritisation: Some ways of doing good are far more effective than others. We aim to identify and focus on what matters most—using numbers, where possible, to estimate and compare the impact of different actions.
- Impartial altruism: When trying to do the most good, we aim to give equal moral weight to all—regardless of nationality, species, or time. This often means focusing on those who are most neglected or voiceless.
- Open truthseeking: We don’t start with fixed loyalties to causes or methods. We aim to remain curious, update our views in light of evidence, and stay open to radically changing our minds.
- Collaboration: Doing good better is a shared endeavour. We aim to be ambitious and intellectually honest while working with integrity, compassion, and respect for others.
If these ideas resonate with you—whether you're a student or a seasoned professional—EAGxAmsterdam offers clarity, challenge, and connection.
We especially welcome attendees with backgrounds in politics and policy, research, organisational leadership, or communications, and those with expertise in pressing global challenges such as global health, animal welfare, catastrophic risks such as AI, or ensuring the wellbeing of future generations.
While the event is primarily aimed at participants in the region, we also encourage applications from individuals in global EA hubs such as London, the Bay Area, Washington, Boston, and Oxford—especially if you’re excited to connect with the growing EA ecosystem in continental Europe.
Where
Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most globally connected cities—easily reached by train from across the continent and with direct flights from London and major US cities via Schiphol Airport. It’s also one of the largest effective altruism hubs worldwide, according to the EA Survey, with a co-working space, regular events, and a growing community of professionals working on EA-aligned projects.
The conference will take place at B. Amsterdam, a former PostNL logistics centre turned startup hub. It’s easily accessible by tram from Amsterdam Central Station.
While you're here, you’ll be in a city known for its cultural depth, walkable neighbourhoods, and thoughtful urban design—ideal for curious minds and meaningful conversations.
Why attend
- Learn from experts applying evidence to real-world impact
- Find collaborators, mentors, or potential hires
- Explore how your skills can contribute to solving high-priority problems
- Be part of a community that values depth, curiosity, and results
See the format in action in this video from EAGxRotterdam 2022.
Contact
Questions? Email amsterdam@eaglobalx.org if it’s not covered in the FAQ.
Applications open!
Here’s what you can expect when applying:
Complete a short application (~5-15 minutes). We collect basic details about your interests and engagement with effective altruism.
Our team will review your application. We aim to be in touch about your application regardless of outcome within 10 business days.
Register for the conference (~5 minutes). If you’ve been 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 dietary requirements and additional logistic details, indicate whether you’ll be available to volunteer, and have the option of donating to offset event costs.
Applications close on 23 November.
Have questions? Email us at amsterdam@eaglobalx.org. If you want to attend but are unsure whether this event is for you, please apply anyway! Visit our website to learn more about effective altruism in the Netherlands.
