The Nonlinear Library EA - Join us at EAGxIndia 2024 in Bengaluru, on 19-20 October, 2024! by Arthur Malone
Aug 2, 2024
08:09
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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, particula...
Apply Here!
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, particula...