We expect everyone who attends our events – in any capacity – to treat other human beings well; whoever they may be.
All attendees, speakers, supporters, and volunteers at our conference are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event amd we expect co-operation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.
The Quick Version
Our conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free educational experience for everyone, regardless of gender, identity, expression, age, orientation, disability, appearance, size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices.
We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form.
Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter, and other online media. Conference participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organizers.
The Less Quick Version
Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Supporters are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualised images, activities, or other material. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualised clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualised environment.
If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the conference organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the conference with no refund.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of conference staff immediately. Conference staff can be identified as they’ll be wearing branded t-shirts.
Conference staff will be happy to help participants contact hotel/venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance.
We expect participants to follow these rules at conference and workshop venues and conference-related social events.
This is a small, intimate, honest, and open event. Please contribute actively and positively to the atmosphere.
Original source: The Ada Initiative
Covid Information and Precautions
It’s important to us that we provide a safe environment for our attendees & team.
- We encourage attendees to have an up to date Covid vaccination.
- We ask that you respect other attendees’ mask-wearing and social distance preferences at all times.
- We encourage attendees to take a Covid test before coming to the conference venue. If positive please do not attend.
Thank you.