diversity & inclusion

• Code of Conduct is always available – please see the CoC pages on the website of a specific conference. This policy applies to all participants, partners and staff, and failing to comply with the Code of Conduct can result in being denied access to the conference.
• Our conferences reserve the right to deny access to individuals or companies that have violated the Code of Conduct. If you have any questions, please send them to [email protected].
• The Code of Conduct enforcement team is available throughout the entire event and afterparty to address any issues.
• Security staff is available at the venue at all times, with multiple spots with extra supervision.
• Every attendee is free to use pronoun stickers which are available at the registration.
• We strive to create a diverse group of speakers. Our conferences have an open Call for Papers. We are however not committing to a certain quota at this point. Our program committee does not follow a full blind selection process since we aim for the best speakers in the industry. We use a number of selection criteria to nominate our workshop/conference speakers, and diversity plays a crucial role.

accessibility

• All conference sessions are held in English. Attendees are encouraged to speak English or their own language to engage in conversation.
• The venue has good acoustics and a visible screen will be ensured. Anyone with mobility, hearing or vision concerns can reserve seats.
• Live transcription is available during the talks.
• Our speakers have been advised to avoid using epilepsy-inducing videos and animations, however we cannot fully guarantee compliance.
• If you require an assistant to help you at the event, their access is free of charge.
• The conference venues are fully equipped for wheelchair access, and there are elevators and ramps available.
• Our bathrooms are all-gender, multi-stall, and barrier-free.
• Service dogs are welcome.
• We have rooms suitable for breastfeeding, meditation, and praying. A kids corner with a baby sitter won’t be available.
• Parking spots can be booked for attendees with special needs.
• Barrier-free public transport information is provided before the event.
• Dietary requirement-compliant, healthy, nutritious food will be served throughout the day. Our caterer has several options available if you have dietary needs – we always offer vegan and gluten-free options. If you have an allergy, please let us know before the conference at [email protected].
• Free wi-fi and power outlets are always provided.

Improving ourselves is what we aim for. If you feel we’re not doing a good job or you think we should prioritize a certain aspect, let us know.