PauseCon London '26: Applications now open

PauseAI opened applications for PauseCon London '26, a training conference for organizers working to prevent unsafe AI development, scheduled for September 5-7 in London. The event offers free participation and accommodation, aiming to equip volunteers with skills to build local groups and run campaigns against catastrophic AI risk.

We shared a post here recently arguing that existential AI safety needs an effective social movement https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/dLexMyjhAMmG33KnB/existential-ai-safety-needs-an-effective-social-movement . If you read that and found yourself agreeing, or wanting to act on it rather than just discuss it, you may be interested in joining us at PauseCon. PauseCon is PauseAI's training conference for members and organisers working to prevent the development of unsafe AI. It's built around workshops that prepare current and future organisers to go back to their countries with the skills, confidence and motivation to build local PauseAI groups and run campaigns and events. Who it's for If you're concerned about catastrophic AI risk and want to do something about it beyond writing or reading posts, this is for you. We're looking for people willing to commit real time as volunteers. This is a conference designed for people ready to move from discussion or organising. What to expect Logistics The conference will take place on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, with a panel discussion planned for the morning of Monday 7 September more details to follow . It will take place in London. Participation is free, and PauseAI can provide accommodation for three nights Friday, Saturday, Sunday so cost isn't a barrier. We do, however, encourage participants to make a donation if they are able. Apply by August 21 or learn more on the event page https://luma.com/4be2eqz9 .