The Summit on Existential Security
FEBRUARY 18–21, 2025
SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
Join established and emerging leaders and thinkers working on reducing existential risk, with a focus on AI risk, to make progress on addressing threats to humanity.
Share ideas
The summit provides the opportunity to hear new ideas and updates from others working in relevant fields, helping you improve your plans and make more informed decisions.
Build networks
The summit facilitates connections with others working in relevant fields, making it easier for you to access hiring and funding opportunities, ask for advice, and collaborate on important projects.
What to expect
Tuesday
February 18
5:30 PM: Core summit begins
Opening talk
Networking opportunities
Time for one-on-one meetings
Wednesday
February 19
Core summit continues
Talks, Q&As, and attendee-led sessions
Dedicated time for one-on-one meetings
Thursday
February 20
8:00 PM: Core summit ends
Talks, Q&As, and attendee-led sessions
Dedicated time for one-on-one meetings
Friday
February 21
1:00 PM: Full summit ends
Follow-up conversations
Additional 1:1 meetings and deeper discussions
Throughout the event, there will be dedicated time for one-on-one meetings.
By attending, you'll get access to attendee memos sharing new ideas and updates.
Who will attend
The summit will bring together many of the key people working on reducing existential risk, with a strong focus on risks from advanced AI. There will be 200+ attendees, including:
AI governance and policy researchers from think tanks, AI companies, and other organizations
AI technical researchers from AI companies, academic institutions, and other organizations
Decision-makers from organizations doing direct or capacity-building work on AI risk
Biosecurity security specialists working at the intersection of AI and bio
Global priorities researchers working on topics such as AI moral patienthood and governing explosive growth
Nuclear security specialists working at the intersection of AI and nuclear risk
Information security specialists
Philanthropists and funders
Emerging talent in these areas
Expectations of attendees
To make the event viable and valuable, everyone who attends is expected to:
Spend time preparing for the event (e.g., thinking about what you want from the summit, scheduling meetings, and reading memos). We'll share information on how to prepare nearer to the time.
Read and follow our confidentiality policy, code of conduct, and our antitrust policy.
Spend at least 5 minutes filling in the post-summit feedback form so we can make improvements to future events.
Event logistics
To make attending the summit a smooth and productive experience for all attendees, we'll provide the following:
Inbound and outbound buses from San Francisco and Berkeley (more information here).
Accommodation and meals at the venue for the duration of the event. We'll cater to all dietary requirements.
We'll reimburse reasonable travel expenses in cases where it will make a substantial difference to your ability to attend. If you’d like to request travel reimbursement, please email us.
Event organizers
The Partner Events team at the Centre for Effective Altruism organizes the summit with strategic input from external advisors.
Share feedback
We carefully curate the summit program and 200-person attendee list to facilitate high-quality conversations and useful outcomes. We're keen to hear your suggestions and thoughts on how the summit could be improved.