Code of Conduct

Purpose

The Cyber Security community should be truly open and welcoming for everyone regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or religion. This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participant behavior, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior. We invite all sponsors, speakers, attendees, media, exhibitors and other participants to help us realize a safe and positive conference experience for everyone. All determinations of appropriate or inappropriate behavior are in DerbyComDen’s sole discretion and the decision(s) of the DerbyComDen representatives on-site will be final.

Expected behavior includes, but is not limited to:

• Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.

• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory or harassing behavior, materials and speech.

• Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert conference organizers if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress.

Unacceptable behavior & materials include, but are not limited to:

• Unacceptable behaviors & materials include: intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning materials or conduct by any attendees of the event and related event activities. Many event venues are shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.

• Harassment includes: offensive comments (verbal, written, or otherwise) related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing materials, photography or recording; sustained disruption of talks or other events (whether verbal or otherwise); inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

• Wearing clothing that is not suitable for a professional work environment, that is provocative, or otherwise potentially offensive.

• Physical, written, verbal or other abuse, intimidation, threats, annoyance, harassment, stalking, pushing, shoving or use of any physical force whatsoever against any person, which in any way creates a disturbance that is disruptive or dangerous, or creates apprehension in a person, as determined by DerbyComDen, show management, and the Venue in their sole discretion.

• Boisterous, lewd or offensive behavior or language, including but not limited to using sexually explicit or offensive language, materials or conduct, or any language, behavior or content that contains profanity, obscene gestures, or racial, religious or ethnic slurs.

• Possessing any open can, bottle or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverages, except in areas specifically designated for the consumption of alcohol. Please drink responsibly.

• The Smoke-free Places Act (Nova Scotia) applies to the use of combustible cannabis in public places. Please use responsibly.

• Possessing any illegal substance or other illegal drugs. DerbyComDen does not tolerate the use or abuse of illegal substances anywhere in the Venue.

• Failure to obey any rules or regulations of the Venue.

Consequences of unacceptable behavior

Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated whether by other attendees, media, speakers, volunteers, organizers, venue staff, sponsors, or exhibitors. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, the conference organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including expulsion from the conference without warning or refund.

What to do if you witness or are subjected to unacceptable behavior

If you are subjected to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else is being subjected to unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify event staff, Venue staff or an DerbyComDen Board Member as soon as possible. All reports will remain completely confidential.

Event Staff will be available to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, to provide escorts, or to otherwise assist those experiencing unacceptable behavior to feel safe for the duration of the conference. You can report unacceptable behavior to any member of staff. Staff can be found in the Show Office onsite or you may email one of the contacts below.

DerbyCom Network

Our goal is to forge alliances with existing chapters, conferences, and communities as well as build and forge new ones where needed in order to drive the same type of conference, community, and difference DerbyCon created. With DerbyCon communities, we help support an industry through multiple methods including providing assistance in promotion, finding sponsors and speakers.

The DerbyCon network is a chapter, conference, or kids meeting with the same core values of positivity + inclusiveness, knowledge sharing, and charity dedicated to the betterment of the information security industry.

DerbyCon started off as a group of individuals that started a small-scale conference located in Louisville Kentucky back in 2011 and lasted 9 years with over 3,000 attendees. DerbyCon was known for its core family values and community and is now focused on creating a network of groups who’s mission is to make a difference and impact for the betterment around the world in regards to information security.

Regardless if you are an already established chapter or conference or looking to start a brand new one, as long as the core principles are met for DerbyCon Communities, you are welcome.

Visit our parent organization at https://www.derbycon.com/