EA Summit: Geneva 2026 · 24 October 2026
Think more clearly about doing the most good with what you have.
A one-day summit for Geneva-based professionals in policy, international affairs, global health, biosecurity, AI and animal welfare who want practical frameworks for impact — not just another conference about ideas.
About the summit
Geneva is built on international cooperation. This summit is for people here asking how to do it well.
EA Summit: Geneva 2026 brings together professionals who want to reason carefully about impact and leave with something concrete to act on. Effective altruism is a growing global movement dedicated to doing good more effectively — using evidence and careful reasoning to find the highest-leverage ways to help others.
Rather than a broad survey of causes, the day is built around real decisions: how people weigh trade-offs, choose where their work matters most, and change course when the evidence says they should. You'll hear from speakers who've built careers around that question, and leave with a concrete next step.
Why attend
Get sharper thinking about impact, concrete ways your existing skills could contribute to high-leverage work, and a first real connection to the EA community in Geneva.
What to expect
Talks and structured conversations on global health, biosecurity, AI, and animal welfare — plus 1-on-1s and small-group discussions centred on your own career, not a general Q&A.
Who it's for
Primarily Geneva-based professionals with a policy or international background, new to EA.
Professionals in global health and development, humanitarian response, biosecurity, AI, animal welfare, or related fields who want to apply their skills to the world's most pressing problems.
Researchers and academics working on policy-relevant questions, keen to apply critical thinking to complex social problems.
People already working in EA-aligned roles who'd like to network, mentor, or support regional efforts in Geneva.
Recent graduates or final-year students in international relations, public health, development, or law who want to start building the connections that shape a career.
Not sure this is for you? Apply anyway — we'd rather review your application than have you self-select out.
Program
A full day, built around decisions rather than a survey of causes.
Running 09:00–18:00 on Saturday, 24 October, in English. The detailed agenda will be published closer to the event — here's what to expect.
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Real decisions, not surveys of causes
Sessions built around how people actually weigh trade-offs and choose where their work will matter most — not a theoretical tour of cause areas.
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Frameworks for judging impact
Practical tools for weighing trade-offs, drawn from how practitioners apply them in their day-to-day work.
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Career-change stories
Peers who changed careers, or changed how they work, to do more good — what it cost them, what surprised them, what they'd do differently. Stories spanning global health, AI safety, humanitarian response, and animal welfare.
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Structured 1-1s and small groups
Conversations centred on your own career or work, not a general audience Q&A.
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One concrete next step
A specific opportunity, a connection, or something to try in your current role on Monday.
Want to lead a session? Submit a session proposal →
Application process
Applications are open now.
- Select a ticket and complete a short application (5–15 minutes).
- Our team reviews applications and responds within 10 working days.
- You'll get an emailed decision. Only if accepted is your card charged.
Ticket pricing — honor system
Pick whichever tier best fits your financial situation. All tiers get full access to the day.
Need a free ticket? Email conferences@effectivealtruism.ch — cost should never be the reason you can't attend.
Practical information
Logistics
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is there a cost to attend?
Yes, but we use an honor-system pricing model with three tiers (CHF 10–40) so you can choose what fits your situation. If cost would otherwise stop you from attending, email conferences@effectivealtruism.ch to request a free ticket.
I'm new to effective altruism — is this summit for me?
Yes. The summit is designed primarily for people with little or no prior exposure to EA, especially Geneva-based professionals with a policy or international background.
I'm already familiar with EA — can I still attend?
Yes. People already working in EA-aligned roles are welcome, particularly if you're interested in networking, mentoring attendees, or supporting community-building efforts in the Geneva region.
How does the application and payment process work?
You select a ticket and complete a short application. Our team reviews it and responds within 10 working days. Your card is only charged once your application is accepted.
Can I propose a session?
We're actively designing the program and accepting proposals via our session proposal form.
Who do I contact with other questions?
Email the organizing team at conferences@effectivealtruism.ch with any comments, suggestions, or questions.
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