The organizers of this meeting are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. We welcome participation from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, caring responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We encourage participants to contact organizers with feedback in how we can better serve participants.

We expect to cultivate a respectful event, free from harassment and discrimination for all attendees. By participating in our conference, you are committing to treating other meeting participants and associated property with respect. Conference organizers will not tolerate bullying, discrimination, sexual harassment or violation of local laws. Meeting organizers may be approached informally about any issues relating to conduct in person or by email.

Reports can be submitted by those who experience harassment or discrimination as well as by those who witness violations of the behavior laid out in this Code. Organizers will take action as needed to resolve the matter, up to and including immediate expulsion of the offending participant from the meeting and contacting local authorities.

Disrespectful behavior is not limited to but may take the following forms: Shouting, personal attacks or insults, throwing objects, and sustained disruption of talks or other meeting-related events.

Harassment/discrimination is not limited to but may take the following forms: Threatening, stalking, bullying, demeaning, coercive, or hostile acts that may have real or implied threats of physical, professional, or financial harm. Signs, graphics, photographs, videos, gestures, jokes, pranks, epithets, slurs, or stereotypes that comment on a person’s sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, color, religion, nationality or national origin, citizenship status, disability status, veteran status, marital or partnership status, age, genetic information, or physical appearance.

Sexual misconduct is not limited to but may take the following forms: Unwelcome and uninvited attention, physical contact, or inappropriate touching. Groping or sexual assault. Use of sexual imagery, objects, gestures, or jokes in public spaces or presentations. Any other verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature when such conduct creates a hostile environment, prevents an individual from fulfilling their professional responsibilities at the meeting, or is made a condition of employment or compensation either implicitly or explicitly.

Meeting Alcohol Policy: Consumption of alcoholic beverages is not permitted during the conference proceedings, other than at designated social events. Meeting participants consuming alcohol are expected to drink only in moderation at all times during the meeting.