Code of Conduct

All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at our events/conferences/workshops are required to agree with the following code of conduct. Organisers will enforce this code throughout the event. We expect cooperation from all participants to help ensure a safe environment for everybody.

The Quick Version

Fusion is dedicated to providing a harassment-free event/conference/workshop experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion (or lack thereof), or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of event/conference/workshop participants in any form. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any event/conference/workshop venue, including talks, parties, Twitter and other online media. Event/Conference/Workshop participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event/conference/workshop without a refund at the discretion of the event/conference organisers.

The Less Quick Version

Harassment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, technology choices, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Participants asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.

Sponsors are also subject to the anti-harassment policy. In particular, sponsors should not use sexualised images, activities, or other material. Booth staff (including volunteers) should not use sexualised clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualised environment.

If a participant engages in harassing behaviour, the event/conference/workshop organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event/conference/workshop with no refund.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of event/conference staff immediately. Event/Conference/Workshop staff can be identified as they’ll be wearing branded clothing and/or badges.

Event/Conference/Workshop staff will be happy to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, provide escorts, or otherwise assist those experiencing harassment to feel safe for the duration of the conference. We value your attendance.

We expect participants to follow these rules at event/conference and workshop venues and conference-related social events.