Statement on Gender Balance
In this workshop, the organisers will promote women in Accelerator Science and ensure equal opportunity for male and female delegates. Conveners will be tasked with seeking gender balance as a priority for speakers selection, considering their availability and representation of different fields.
Diversity Statement
AFAD2023 is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all attendees, and seeks the talents and perspectives of people with different personal, cultural, and disciplinary backgrounds.AFAD2023 is committed to advancing diversity in the field of Accelerator Science and seeks to welcome, engage and reward those who contribute to the field, without regard to race, religion, gender, disability, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Code of Conduct
Participants may use handheld cameras and/or smart phones at the event to take photographs and videos/films for personal, non-commercial use, provided the act of so doing is not disruptive, intrusive or in breach of intellectual property or privacy rights and provided that the subject of such photography and videography/filming consents. Such photographs and videos/films may not be published, sold, reproduced, transmitted, distributed or otherwise commercially exploited in any manner whatsoever.
All participants should treat each other with respect and consideration. Personal attacks directed toward other participants, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form will not be tolerated. Disruption of oral presentations will also not be tolerated.
Examples of unacceptable conduct include, but are not limited to, verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin, inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in online meetings or in presentations, or threatening or stalking any participant.
Consequences for Violating the Code of Conduct: Anyone requested to cease unacceptable behaviour will be expected to comply immediately. The AFAD2023 organisers may take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the forum. AFAD organisers may also prohibit attendance by anyone violating this code of conduct at any future meetings.
Reporting Violations of the Code of Conduct: If you are the subject of unacceptable behaviour or have witnessed any such behaviour, please immediately notify us. This can be done by writing via email or with a committee member present.
