đł July: Big Ideas & Bigger Connections
This month took us from quantum theory to Ugandan classrooms, from shared desks in Barcelona cafĂ©s to deep chats in Zaragoza. July was all about community! Connecting across regions, sharing stories, and building something bigger together. Letâs take a look at what happened đÂ
Community Spotlight đŠ
This month, weâre spotlighting a true milestone: the first EA Spain Summer Retreat, held in a quiet villa outside Zaragoza with 22 attendees from across the country.
The weekend brought together EAs working on everything from AI safety and mental health to community building and effective giving. We shared meals, hosted strategy sessions, got real about movement-building (and yes, played our fair share of board games.) Check out the recap on Linkedin here.
Some ideas that came out of the retreat:
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A mentorship-style collaboration between EA Barcelona & EA Madrid
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The launch of a national EA book club this fall featuring Pablo Melchorâs new book Altruismo Racional
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New partnerships forming across cause areas like AI x Philosophy and Mental Health x Community
Big thanks to everyone who made it happen, especially the organizers and volunteers who made the weekend feel both productive and personal. If this sounds like your kind of gathering, stay tuned⊠this was just the beginning!
đ©đœâđ« Sofia MartĂnez GĂĄlvez: From Physics to Global Impact
We were thrilled to welcome SofĂa MartĂnez GĂĄlvez earlier this month for a powerful talk on her journey from quantum physics to founding Learning Alliance, a nonprofit improving education in Uganda. With over 20 people in the room â many new faces! â Sofiaâs story raised reflection on risk, impact, and building with humility.
đ„ You can now watch the talk on our YouTube channel!
Coworking at Sopa & Sandwichez âïž
In July we hosted two coworking sessions at Sandwichez and Sopa Barcelona!
As always, it was a great chance to connect, focus, and hear what others are working on. If youâve never been to one, donât worry: itâs low pressure, high caffeine, and very welcoming. Want to join us in August? Check the calendar here!