Upcoming events

From reading groups to summits, social meetups to workshops — we host all kinds of events. Browse the calendar, pick the one that suits you, and join us.

Upcoming events

Events

From reading groups to summits, social meetups to workshops — we host all kinds of events. Browse the calendar, pick the one that suits you, and join us.

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Past events

“I Want to Make the World a Better Place... But Where Should I Start?”

October 18, 2025

“I Want to Make the World a Better Place... But Where Should I Start?”

Effective Altruism Istanbul Summit, which will be held in Maslak on October 18, is Open for Applications! At this summit, you will discover how you can provide the most benefit to the world and what you can concretely do to make an impact, and make meaningful connections with people who have the same values as you. The event is open to everyone who aims to make the world better by using science and evidence. 🔗 Application form: https://lnkd.in/dA44Quzm 🌐 Event website: https://lnkd.in/dsKAkm-2 🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025 📍 Location: Kolektif House Maslak, İstanbul 🎟️ Fee: Participation is free.

İstanbul In person
You Are Invited to the Introduction to Effective Altruism Program and Info Session!

July 22, 2025

You Are Invited to the Introduction to Effective Altruism Program and Info Session!

We invite you to the 5-week free reading group, where we will seek answers to the question of how to solve the world's most urgent problems in the most effective way! This program, which will be carried out in groups of 5-8 people, will last five weeks and take place online. Every week, we will read selected texts and discuss them among ourselves with a moderator. The readings of the program, which will start in the last week of July, will be in English, but the sessions/discussions will be in Turkish. Whether you are a student or a professional, if effective altruism interests you, you can apply to this program regardless of where you live and your intellectual background. The application deadline is July 22!

Online
You Are Invited to the AI Safety Meetup in Ankara!

March 23, 2025

You Are Invited to the AI Safety Meetup in Ankara!

Would you like to chat about AI safety, meet new people, and exchange ideas in a pleasant environment? Then we would love to see you at this meetup organized by AI Safety Turkey! 🚀

Ankara In person
Doing Good Effectively Program

February 4, 2023

Doing Good Effectively Program

The Doing Good Effectively Program organized by Effective Altruism Turkey and Poedat will focus on how to help others and benefit the world as effectively as possible. The program, which will examine issues such as poverty, animal welfare, global catastrophic risks, artificial intelligence, and intergenerational injustice, will be held in person at Postane in Galata, Istanbul every Saturday between 4 February and 11 March 2023, from 19:00 to 22:00. The application deadline is January 15.

İstanbul In person
Peter Singer in Turkey

May 5, 2021

Peter Singer in Turkey

Peter Singer, one of the founders of effective altruism, is giving a talk on Wednesday, May 5, at 12.30, upon the invitation of Bilkent University Department of Philosophy. The event will be held on the department's YouTube channel.

Online