Programs
The Midwest EA Retreat.
A weekend away with students and professionals from across the Midwest. Fall applications are open now.
When
Fri to Sun, Nov 13 to 15
Where
DeMotte, Indiana
Cost
Everything covered
Getting there
Rides from campus
Applications are open for the Fall 2026 Midwest EA Retreat: a weekend with around 50 students from EA groups across the Midwest and professionals working in cause areas like AI safety, animal welfare, and global health.
The retreat runs from Friday afternoon through Sunday, November 13 to 15, in DeMotte, Indiana, about an hour from Chicago. Food, accommodation, and travel are all covered, and we arrange rides from campus.
What to expect
Talks and Q&As with professionals across cause areas
Skill-building workshops and small-group discussions
Plenty of unstructured time to meet people from other schools
We encourage anyone who has completed the Intro Fellowship, or has similar familiarity with EA, to apply. Applications are due November 1. Questions? Email Alice Cai at alicecai@uchicago.edu.