Code of Conduct.

code.talks is a place to learn, share and meet peers. That only works if everyone feels safe and respected, on stage, in the audience, and online.

THE SHORT VERSION

Be excellent to each other. Treat everyone with respect, assume good intent, and keep your curiosity bigger than your ego. Harassment of any kind is not tolerated. Full stop.

Where it applies

This Code of Conduct applies to everyone taking part in code.talks, from attendees, speakers, curators, partners, volunteers and staff, across all event spaces: talks and stages, hallways and catering, after-parties and the CTO dinner, as well as our online channels, chat and social media.

Expected behavior

Be respectful. Value different viewpoints, backgrounds and levels of experience.
Be considerate. Your words and actions affect the people around you and the community as a whole.
Be collaborative. Share knowledge generously and give credit where it’s due.
Be welcoming. Make room for newcomers and people who are different from you.

Unacceptable behavior

The following will not be tolerated at code.talks:

Harassment, intimidation or discrimination in any form, including based on gender, identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion or age.
Unwelcome sexual attention, imagery or language in talks, booths or conversations.
Deliberate disruption of talks or other events.
Verbal abuse, threats, stalking or following.
Photographing or recording someone who has asked you not to.

Reporting & enforcement

If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code of Conduct, tell us. You can reach a member of staff at the info desk, flag any volunteer in a code.talks shirt, or contact the awareness team directly. Reports are handled confidentially.

Organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, from a warning to removal from the event without refund, to keep code.talks safe for everyone.

Reach the awareness team: conduct@codetalks.com. On-site emergency contact details are printed on the back of every badge.