Many motivated individuals attending effective altruism (EA) conferences find it challenging to translate their inspiration into concrete action. While these events offer valuable networking, attendees often leave without clear pathways to apply their newfound knowledge or connections. There might be an opportunity to create a system that provides structured guidance by delivering tailored resources when participants are most engaged—right after the conference ends.

Closing the Post-Conference Guidance Gap

The idea involves curating and distributing career development resources specifically for EA conference attendees within days of the event ending. These personalized packets could include:

• Actionable next steps based on expressed interests during registration
• Sector-specific toolkits (e.g., AI safety career pathways)
• Time-sensitive opportunities like upcoming fellowship deadlines
• Skill-building resources matched to attendees' career stages

By timing this delivery while conference momentum is highest, the approach could help convert inspiration into tangible progress more effectively than existing static resource collections.

Alignment With Existing Systems

This wouldn't replace comprehensive resources like 80,000 Hours' career guide or the EA Forum, but rather complement them by:

1. Providing conference-specific context (e.g., "Here are 3 people you met who shared your interest in biosecurity")
2. Filtering the vast EA resource landscape into immediately actionable items
3. Creating continuity between the live event and longer-term engagement

The system might initially use conference registration data for personalization, with potential to incorporate anonymized networking data from event apps if attendees opt in.

Iterative Implementation Path

A test version could begin with manually curated email lists for a single conference, then evolve based on feedback:

• Phase 1: Basic categorized resources sent to all attendees
• Phase 2: Interest-based filtering using registration data
• Phase 3: Integration with conference networking features

The low initial cost (primarily curation time) makes this a relatively low-risk way to potentially significantly enhance conference impact. Success metrics might include follow-up surveys and tracking engagement with recommended resources.

This approach addresses a specific transition point in the EA engagement funnel—where motivated individuals risk losing momentum after inspiring events. By providing timely, tailored guidance, it could help channel that energy more effectively into impactful career paths.