EA Summit: Istanbul 2026

About the Summit

The Effective Altruism Istanbul Summit 2026 will take place on October 24, 2026, at HAN Spaces Etiler in Istanbul.

Effective altruism is a philosophy and social movement focused on finding the most effective ways to solve the world’s biggest problems—such as global poverty, animal welfare, and catastrophic risks from artificial intelligence. This event will bring together members of Effective Altruism Turkey and is aimed at both individuals who have been engaging with EA principles for a long time, and those who are just beginning to explore how they can make a greater impact through their careers, time, and donations.

Through talks, discussions, and networking opportunities, the event aims to spark new ideas, deepen engagement, and strengthen the effective altruism community in Turkey.

The event will be mostly conducted in Turkish.

Is there an event fee?

Our event is free of charge.

Application Process

Applications closed on 11 October. We are carefully reviewing all applications and will get back to you with a decision within 5 business days. If your application is accepted, we will send you an email with the event details.

Who is the event for?

• Highly motivated students, professionals, and individuals considering a career change who want to make a meaningful impact in the world and are eager to learn how to do so more effectively
• People who enjoy thinking about pressing global issues such as global poverty, animal welfare, artificial intelligence, and other existential risks
• Individuals of all ages and experience levels who want to learn more about effective altruism
• Long-time EA enthusiasts who want to engage with advanced topics, meet collaborators, and dive into specific cause areas
• Members of Effective Altruism Turkey

What to expect at the event

• Introductory talks covering the core concepts and focus areas of effective altruism
• Intermediate-level sessions on the world’s most pressing problems and potential solutions
• Office hours and an organization fair showcasing EA-aligned opportunities
• Skill-building workshops and advanced interactive sessions to go deeper
• Meetups and social events where you can connect with peers, mentors, and potential collaborators

You can find the event program here.

Full event details are available in the Swapcard app. Swapcard also makes it easy to connect with other attendees, and many find these connections to be one of the most rewarding outcomes of the conference. We recommend using Swapcard to message others and arrange 1-on-1 meetings before the event begins!

Travel assistance

Please note that we have a very limited budget for travel support. To have your travel support request considered, you can email us at bilgi@eaturkiye.org.

Contact us

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at bilgi@eaturkiye.org.

If you’re considering attending the event but aren’t sure whether it’s the right fit for you, just send us an email, we’re happy to help!

If you know someone who might be interested in attending, please share this event with them.