Medires conferences bring together people from many countries, disciplines and career stages. Everyone taking part — delegates, speakers, sponsors, volunteers and staff — is expected to help keep the event respectful, safe and professional, onsite and online.
Expected behaviour
- Treat other participants with courtesy and respect, in sessions, in discussion and on social media.
- Engage critically with ideas, not with people. Scientific disagreement is welcome; personal attacks are not.
- Respect session times, chairs' instructions and the venue's rules.
- Ask presenters for permission before photographing, recording or sharing their slides or posters.
Unacceptable behaviour
- Harassment, intimidation or discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or nationality.
- Unwelcome physical contact, sexual attention or offensive comments.
- Disrupting talks, sessions or online streams.
- Plagiarism, fabricated data or misrepresenting another person's work.
Reporting a concern
If you experience or witness behaviour that breaks this code, speak to a member of the conference team at the registration desk, or contact us through the Contact page. Reports are handled confidentially.
Consequences
The organisers may take any action they consider appropriate, including a warning or removal from the conference without a refund.