EAGxAustralasia 2026

If you know the core ideas and want to work out what to do with them, apply now. If you want to come but you're unsure whether to apply, err on the side of applying.

Both are conferences for people interested in effective altruism, with talks, workshops and one-to-one meetings over a few days. The "x" means this one is community-organised, in the same way that TEDx events are.

EA Global is run by the Centre for Effective Altruism and draws people from everywhere. EAGx events are organised locally, with support from the EA Global team, and are aimed at a region.

No. We assess every application, and as a regional EAGx we prioritise applicants from Australia and New Zealand.

Usually within 10 business days, whatever the outcome.

Most people don't. Much of the weekend is one-to-one meetings that you book yourself in Swapcard, our conference app. You can line up conversations before you arrive, rather than hoping to meet the right people on the day.

Possibly. Travel support is limited and based on need, for people who couldn't otherwise attend. You request it in the application form, and asking doesn't lower your chance of being accepted. More information in our Travel Support Policy.

Email [email protected] and tell us what's happened. Attendance is by donation, so there's no ticket to refund, but we look at requests case by case.

Attendees get much more out of the weekend if they prepare. Write down what you want from it, set up your Swapcard profile, browse the agenda, book meetings in advance, and plan a schedule you can keep. The EA Forum has more tips under the effective altruism conferences tag.

Yes. Volunteers run much of the weekend. It's 2.5 hours of training beforehand, then one shift of 4 to 6 hours a day, and you still take part in the conference.

Volunteers arrive on the Friday morning for training that starts at midday. All volunteers also complete our standard application process. If you're interested in volunteering, tick the box in the application or registration form, or email [email protected].

Generally yes for children 12 and under. See our policy on Children at EAGxAustralasia.

Catering is 100% plant-based and nut-free, and we can cater to most other dietary requirements on request. You can share your dietary and accessibility requirements when you register.

Apply as early as you can, and flag it in your application. We provide a visa letter once you're admitted, though we can't advise on the application process itself.

There are no COVID restrictions at the conference. We recommend being up to date with WHO-approved vaccines, and we use outdoor or well-ventilated space where the venue allows.

Everyone at the conference, and at social events attached to it, agrees to treat other participants with respect. That rules out offensive or discriminatory behaviour, unwanted sexual attention, romantic use of the event app, misrepresenting your credentials, recording people without permission, and pushing a product. If someone asks you to stop a behaviour that's causing a problem, stop straight away.

Breaches can mean a warning, removal from the event without a refund, or exclusion from future events. Community Contact People are on site for personal and interpersonal problems, including conduct breaches. You can also raise something anonymously with the Community Health team at efctv.org/contactcommhealth.

Read the full code of conduct.

The conference series is hosted by charities that legally can't host partisan content, so the event can't be used for campaign fundraising, candidate endorsements or partisan advocacy. Non-partisan policy discussion is welcome. "Policy A is good for animal welfare" is fine, backing or attacking a party or a candidate isn't.

Log in to your EA Global account at effectivealtruism.my.site.com/EAGlobal/s/, go to My Event Registrations, choose this event, click Manage, and complete the cancellation form. Telling us early frees your place for someone else.