Online EAG London Preparation Workshop
- Date
- 2025-06-03
- Host
- Effective Altruism Netherlands
About this event
If you’re planning to attend EAG London, showing up is only part of the opportunity. The real value often comes from arriving with a clear plan, knowing how to navigate the conversations you want to have, and feeling ready to make the most of the people, ideas, and energy in the room. This preparation workshop is designed to help you do exactly that. Whether this is your first EAG or you’ve attended before, you’ll leave with a sharper sense of what to prioritize, how to approach networking thoughtfully, and how to turn a busy event into something genuinely useful. About the Event This is a preparation-focused gathering for people who want to get more out of EAG London before it begins. Rather than treating conference prep as an afterthought, the workshop creates space to think deliberately about your goals, your schedule, and the kinds of conversations that would make the event worthwhile for you. The format is practical and discussion-oriented. Expect a mix of structured guidance, shared reflection, and community conversation rather than a passive webinar-style presentation. The aim is to help you prepare in a way that is concrete enough to change how you show up on the day. Because the event is community- and networking-oriented, it is also a chance to meet other attendees or adjacent community members in advance. That can make EAG London itself feel more approachable, especially if you want a few familiar faces or early connections before the main event. What to Expect The session will focus on the parts of conference preparation that most often determine whether an event feels productive or overwhelming. Instead of vague advice, the workshop will center on useful planning questions and practical decisions. You can expect discussion around topics like: Clarifying what you want from EAG London Identifying the kinds of people you most want to meet Thinking through how to approach networking in a way that feels purposeful and comfortable Preparing for conversations, follow-ups, and relationship-building after the event Avoiding common mistakes like over-scheduling, under-preparing, or drifting through the event without clear priorities There will likely be opportunities to compare plans, hear how others are approaching the event, and pressure-test your own assumptions. That shared perspective is often one of the most useful parts of a preparation session: you get exposed to ideas, goals, and tactics you may not have considered on your own. You should come ready to reflect, participate, and leave with a stronger plan than the one you walked in with. Even a small amount of intention before a major gathering can significantly improve your experience. Why Attend Large, idea-dense events can be high upside, but they can also be easy to waste. If you arrive without a plan, it is common to miss the people you most wanted to connect with, spend too much time reacting to the schedule, or leave feeling like you were busy without being especially effective. This workshop helps reduce that risk. It gives you a chance to step back before the event and ask better questions: What am I actually hoping to achieve? Which conversations matter most? How should I balance structure with flexibility? What would make the event feel successful in hindsight? Attending can help you: Get clearer on your goals before EAG London starts Approach networking with more confidence and less friction Use your time more intentionally during the event Learn from how other community members are preparing Increase the chances that your conversations lead to real next steps afterward It is also valuable if you are feeling uncertain. You do not need to already have a polished plan. In many cases, the people who benefit most are those who know the event matters and want help turning that into a practical approach. Practical Details This event is listed as in person and takes place on Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00 PM GMT+2. If you are considering attending, make sure that timing works in your local time zone and that the format suits how you prefer to engage. Given the preparation focus, it is worth arriving ready with a few notes of your own. Helpful things to think about in advance include: Why you’re considering EAG London What topics or cause areas you care most about What kinds of people you’d be especially excited to meet Any questions or uncertainties you have about making the most of the event You do not need a perfect strategy beforehand. The point of the workshop is to help you build one. If you want EAG London to feel more intentional, more connected, and more useful, this is a good place to start.
Who should attend
This will be especially useful if you want to approach EAG London with more intention and less guesswork. - You’re planning to attend EAG London and want a clearer strategy for how to spend your time. - You’re new to EAG, EA-adjacent spaces, or community-heavy events and want to feel more prepared before walking in. - You’ve attended similar events before but know you could get more out of them with better planning and follow-through. - You want to improve how you network, from choosing who to meet to having stronger conversations and better follow-up. - You’re excited by the ideas and people around EAG London, but feel unsure how to prioritize among many possible sessions, meetings, and opportunities. - You’d value meeting others ahead of time so the main event feels more familiar, connected, and easier to navigate. If you care about making thoughtful use of your time and turning attendance into meaningful conversations and next steps, this workshop is likely a strong fit.