EAGxAmsterdam

What to expect

EAGxAmsterdam brings together people using evidence and reason to tackle the world's most pressing problems — from AI safety and global health to animal welfare and ensuring the wellbeing of future generations.

Three days of talks, workshops, and — crucially — one-on-one meetings with other attendees. The format is designed around conversation, not just content. Most attendees make around 10 new connections, scheduled through our conference app, Swapcard. You'll meet researchers, founders, policymakers, and career-changers working on problems that actually matter.

Topics include global health and development, animal welfare, catastrophic risk reduction, AI safety, and global priorities research. The emphasis is on clear thinking and real-world application, not abstract philosophy.

Programme highlights include

• Expert talks on current research and open problems
• Small-group discussions and workshops
• Structured 1-1 meetings (the core of the conference)
• Social events and informal conversations

The full schedule will be announced closer to the date.

Who should attend?

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're particularly interested in people with professional experience in research, policy, operations, communications, or organisational leadership. If you're a student exploring career options, you're welcome too.

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.

Cost and support

Attendance is free, with a recommended donation to offset event costs. We may be able to offer limited travel support for attendees who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend — indicate this in your application if relevant.

Why attend

• Meet people doing high-impact work you'd actually want to collaborate with
• Learn from experts applying research to real problems
• Get clarity on how your skills could be most useful
• Find mentors, co-founders, or hires