Code of conduct

This summit brings together people from different countries, industries, languages and levels of seniority. The point is that they can do business with each other. That requires a floor of behaviour everyone can rely on.

What is expected

• Treat everyone professionally, whatever their nationality, seniority, gender, age, religion, disability or first language.
• Assume a language barrier is a barrier, not a shortcoming. Speak plainly and give people time.
• Respect a "no" the first time, whether it is about a meeting, a photograph or a conversation.
• Follow the venue's safety instructions and staff directions.

What is not tolerated

• Harassment of any kind, including unwanted physical contact, persistent unwanted attention, or comments targeting who someone is rather than what they said.
• Intimidating, threatening or abusive behaviour.
• Photographing or recording someone who has asked you not to.
• Deliberately disrupting sessions or the exhibition.
• Misrepresenting your organisation, your authority to transact, or your relationship to the summit.

Reporting a concern

During the summit, tell any member of summit staff — they are briefed to act, not to mediate. Before or after, use the contact form and mark it as a conduct concern. Reports are treated confidentially, and being the person who raises one will never be held against you.

Consequences

The secretariat may issue a warning, remove someone from a session, withdraw exhibition or accreditation privileges, or remove someone from the venue without refund. Serious matters are referred to the appropriate authorities.