Program

The EAGxNordics 2025 program will include talks, workshops, speaker office hours, an opportunity fair, and networking meet-ups. Scroll down to see confirmed speakers and workshops. We will continue to update this website as more content is finalised.

If you have ideas for speakers or topics, we want to hear from you! Let us know through our speaker referral form. Interested in giving a lightning talk? You can register your interest through the lightning talk form.

Community and Connections

One-on-one meetings between attendees are an important part of the conference, and we provide physical space and digital infrastructure (Swapcard app) to help attendees connect.

Vegan meals will be provided for attendees.

Program Announcements for EAGxNordics 2025

Talks

How the mind works and implications for Effective Altruism
Jan-Ole Hesselberg | Psychologist & Public Speaker

How to build skills as a founder: Lessons from Charity Entrepreneurship
Ben Williamson | Ambitious Impact (AIM)

How to overcome perfectionism and imposter syndrome: A CBT therapist’s perspective
Tim LeBon | Accredited CBT Therapist and author of 365 Ways to Be More Stoic

The science of supercharging your donations
Kari Kjørholt (Gi Effektivt) & Ulrik Koefoed Johnsen (Giv Effektivt)

Why you need to go into animal advocacy
Niklas Fjeldberg | Anima International, Norway

Mastering grant applications: Strategies for success with EA funders
Kiryl Shantyka | EA Sweden

We also have talks confirmed on animal welfare policy and AI policy. Additional content to be shared soon!

Workshops

Overcoming burnout and exhaustion through rest and resilience
Ewelina Tur | Therapist Specialising in CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), and Mindfulness

Open house: Get input and feedback on your theory of change and/or impact evaluation system
Emil Wasteson | EA Sweden

What climate action can learn from Effective Altruism
Ruben Dieleman | Effective Environmentalism

Navigating impactful careers in AI Risk Reduction
Patrick Gruban | Successif

We also have a workshop confirmed on exploring AI futures. More workshops to be announced soon!

Meetups

  • TBA

Opportunity fair

On Friday (April 25th) there will be an Opportunity Fair from 17:00-19:30.

Meals

Details regarding meal times and the menu will be provided once they are finalised.

Friday

  • Dinner will be served

Saturday and Sunday

  • Light breakfast, lunch, and snack will be served

Satellite events

See here for a list of unofficial side events taking place before, during, and after the conference – you’re also welcome to submit your own events using this form!