All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at ICANN 2024 are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organizers will enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe and inclusive environment for everybody.
Our conference is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form, including but not limited to verbal, written, visual, or physical. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any conference venue, including talks, workshops, parties, Twitter/X and other online media. We recognise the inherent worth of every person by using respectful and inclusive language and avoiding any form of offensive or discriminatory remarks or jokes. All forms of communication should be appropriate for a professional audience including people of different backgrounds. Communication or behaviour that makes others uncomfortable should be ceased immediately.
ICANN2024 participants and sponsors violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the conference without a refund at the discretion of the conference organisers. 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 behaviour are expected to comply immediately and completely.
If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, the conference organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the conference with no refund, or if necessary, alerting the local law enforcement. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please alert a member of conference staff immediately. Conference staff can be easily identified as they will be wearing “STAFF” badges. If you prefer to alert the conference organisers to harassment via email, please contact info@icann2024.org.
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 all ICANN sessions and workshops and at ICANN-related social events.
References:
https://confcodeofconduct.com