Effective Altruism Summit Helsinki
[archived content post-event]
February 28, 2026 | Helsinki, Finland
Arcada University of Applied Sciences
Welcome to Effective Altruism Summit Helsinki!
What is it? The first-of-its-kind Effective Altruism (EA) event in Finland: a day of talks, workshops, and networking, aimed at helping you to do good more effectively, learn about EA and get to know the EA community. The program will be conducted primarily in English and will host international guests and speakers.
Where? Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Jan-Magnus Janssonin aukio 1, 00560 Helsinki
When? 28th of February 2026 9:30–18:00
Who is this for? The Summit is a gathering for people who share an interest in evidence-based, effective approaches to solving the world's most pressing problems. This includes:
- Newcomers to EA, whether you haven't heard of effective altruism before or are just starting to explore its ideas.
- Highly-engaged community members, especially those interested in supporting newcomers and contributing their expertise.
- Students, professionals, and curious individuals from any background who are eager to learn how to do good more effectively.
Why come?
- Learn about Effective Altruism
- Get to know the Finnish EA community and visitors from abroad
- Find mentorship
- Meet interesting people from the EA community and outside of it
- Listen to informative and inspiring talks
- Participate in practical workshops
- Make friends with like-minded people!
Program
Doors open and registration starts at 9:30. The program ends at 18:00 and the venue closes at 19:00.
Speakers
- Kiryl Shantyka: Opening talk: What is Effective Altruism?
- Risto Isomäki, author and lifelong activist: Perhaps: Replicability, affordability and cost-effectiveness (in saving the world) - from the 1980s to present times
- Kristina Mering, CEO of Invisible Animals: How to help animals effectively
- Triin Teesalu, Director of the Estonian effective giving organisation Anneta Targalt: How to donate effectively – where does your euro do the most good?
- Kiryl Shantyka, Executive Manager of EA Sweden: Force multiplier: Operations as a High-Impact Career
- Kaj Sotala, Finnish Center for Safe AI Tutke: Risks from advanced AI
Workshops
- Karla Still: Donating effectively in practice - peer support circle
- Karla Still: Career planning for impact
- Benjamin Anderson and Szymon Szacht, Global Policy Research Institute: Creating Policy Change Through Public Consultations
There will also be dedicated sessions and times for networking and making friends.
A vegan lunch + coffee and snacks will be served.
Mentorship is available, especially for newcomers!
Full event details are available for participants in the Swapcard app.
Unofficial side events
Afterparty (28/02/2026)
For the unofficial afterparty starting right after the event, Iguana Arabia (Hämeenkatu 111) has been reserved. It's a five-minute walk from the venue and offers a range of drinks and food.
Sunday Social Event (01/03/2026)
Still in Helsinki after the Summit? Join for a relaxed midday sauna and hangout at Aalto University on Sunday, 11:00–16:00.
If you'd like, you can also join a self-paid brunch beforehand at the nearby student restaurant A Bloc, 11:00–12:00.
Sign up now!
Applications to the summit are now closed!
Ticket prices
- Students: €20
- Standard: €50
Location
The event will be organized at Arcada University of Applied Sciences, Jan-Magnus Janssonin aukio 1, 00560 Helsinki.
Questions?
Would you like to volunteer, or are you unsure if the event is right for you? Reach out to us!
Logistical and other practical questions: summit@altruismi.fi
What is Effective Altruism Finland?
What is the best way to make the world a better place?
This question inspired a global community known as Effective Altruism (EA)—people seeking evidence-based, impactful ways to solve the world's biggest problems, and then acting on what they learn.
Around this idea, a rich ecosystem has formed: research fields, charity start-up communities and evaluators, career advisory organizations, local groups, and conferences.
Effective Altruism Finland and Local Groups
EA organizations in Finland bring people together to learn about and discuss effective altruism. Our goal is to raise awareness of effective approaches to solving the world's biggest problems and help each other—and others—do more good with a focus on impact.
Effective Altruism Finland is a nationwide organization. In addition, there are local groups at Aalto University, the University of Helsinki, and in Tampere, as well as emerging groups in Jyväskylä, Kuopio, and elsewhere. We also host online events.