EAMA11 Code of Conduct

EAMA11 is committed to providing harassment- and discrimination-free experiences for everyone at our events, an experience that embraces the richness of diversity where participants may exchange ideas, learn, network, and socialize in the company of colleagues in an environment of mutual respect.

EAMA11 does not tolerate harassment of event participants, attendees, exhibitors, speakers, volunteers, contractors, service providers, venue staff, or EAMA11 staff.

Expected Behavior

  • Treat everyone with respect and consideration, valuing a diversity of views and opinions
  • Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert EAMA11 staff if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or someone being harassed.

Unacceptable Behavior

  • Physical or verbal abuse of any kind
  • Unwanted sexual advances, jokes, or comments
  • Other examples of unacceptable behavior include but are not limited to, unwelcome slurs, jokes, or verbal, graphic, or physical conduct relating to an individual race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, gender, or sexual orientation, verbal comments or electronic communication that reinforces social structures of domination (such as related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance/size, race, age, religion, nationality) or other offensive, non-inclusive remarks; and deliberate intimidation, stalking or following others, verbal abuse, aggressive verbal confrontations, and threats of violence and disruptive behavior
  • Disruption of talks at oral or poster sessions, in the exhibit hall, or at other events organized by EAMA11 at the meeting venue, hotel, or other EAMA11 contracted facilities in public or private facilities.

Consequences

  • EAMA11 staff or venue staff may take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without warning or refund Reporting Unacceptable Behavior
  • If you experience or witness inappropriate behavior, please notify any EAMA11 staff. If you are unsure whom to contact, go to Reception, and someone can assist you
  • Anyone experiencing or witnessing behavior that constitutes an immediate threat to someone’s safety should dial emergency services at 110.