Code of Conduct

Viewport is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion, or technology choices. We do not tolerate harassment of conference participants in any form.

All attendees, speakers, sponsors and volunteers at Viewport are required to agree with this Code of Conduct. We reserve the right to refuse or rescind admission to any person whose presence or behaviour represents a real or perceived threat to the smooth running of the event or the security and comfort of others. We expect participants to follow these rules at the conference venue and at any conference-related social events, including the evening social.

If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of staff immediately. Staff will be identifiable throughout the venue, and can also be reached by email at help@viewportconf.org. We 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. Any report will be treated in confidence.

Participants asked to stop any harassing or anti-social behaviour are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in such behaviour, organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including a warning, ejection from the venue without refund, or refusal of admission to future events, at the sole discretion of the organisers.

We recognise the position of influence or authority held by event organisers, guest speakers, and other attendees with a recognised public profile, and how such positions can be misused, intentionally or unintentionally. As guidance, we recommend that organisers, speakers, and attendees of recognised influence avoid:

1. accidentally or on purpose being alone with an attendee except in public spaces; and
2. the pursuit of romantic or sexual interaction with an attendee at the conference.

For the purposes of this Code of Conduct, ‘attendee of recognised influence’ means any attendee with a recognised following, including fans, listeners, patrons, subscribers, or similar.