“The Reality of Holding an Ava Summit in Los Angeles: Is it really necessary?” by SadMouse

Today, I want to reflect on the cost of holding an AVA Summit in Los Angeles. While it's true that there are now alternatives in other regions of the world, such as LATAM and Asia, the United States remains the epicenter where the largest number of funders and major organizations gather. However, is it really necessary to organize an event of this scale in such an expensive location? The Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles, situated in one of the most expensive cities in the world, not only represents a huge investment in terms of accommodation and logistics, but it also creates an economic barrier for many nonprofit foundations and NGOs that have the potential to make a difference but lack the resources to attend. Let's break it down: the entry ticket costs $400 per person, accommodation is similarly priced, and flights can easily exceed $500, especially for [...] --- First published: February 27th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/WpymoMe5scs7pRnjn/the-reality-of-holding-an-ava-summit-in-los-angeles-is-it --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.