Diversity statement
Our goal is to create an inclusive, respectful symposium environment that invites participation from people of all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations.
We're actively seeking to increase the diversity of our attendees, speakers, and sponsors through our calls for abstracts, other open submission processes, and through dialogue with the larger community. We value diversity in the communities we bring together. We strive to provide balanced representation of the richness of our collective human experience, and welcome your contributions to helping us achieve that goal.
Code of Conduct
Recording, taking photographs, or screenshots of the lectures without the explicit permission from the individual delivering them is not permitted.
All participants should treat each other with respect and consideration. Personal attacks directed toward other participants, harassment, intimidation and / or discrimination, in any form, will not be tolerated. Disruption of oral presentations will also not be tolerated.
Examples of unacceptable conduct include (but are not limited to):
- verbal / written comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin
- inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in online meetings or in presentations
- threatening or stalking any participant
Consequences for Violating the Code of Conduct: Anyone requested to cease unacceptable behaviour will be expected to comply immediately. Failure to comply will result in the organisers taking appropriate and necessary action including immediate removal from the event. Event organisers may also prohibit attendance by anyone violating this code of conduct at any future meetings.
Reporting Violations of the Code of Conduct: If you are the subject of unacceptable behaviour or have witnessed any such behaviour, please notify the organizers immediately.
