Code of Conduct

Our Commitment

TEDxVerona is committed to providing a harassment-free, safe, and inclusive 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 participants in any form.

Expected Behavior

All participants, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers at TEDxVerona are expected to:

• •Be respectful and considerate of others
• •Communicate openly and thoughtfully
• •Be mindful of your surroundings and fellow participants
• •Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech
• •Alert event staff if you notice a dangerous situation or someone in distress
• •Participate in an authentic and active way, contributing to the health of the community

Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are considered harassment and are unacceptable:

• •Violence, threats of violence, or violent language directed against another person
• •Sexist, racist, homophobic, transphobic, ableist, or otherwise discriminatory jokes and language
• •Posting or displaying sexually explicit or violent material
• •Personal insults, particularly those related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, or disability
• •Inappropriate photography or recording
• •Inappropriate physical contact without consent
• •Unwelcome sexual attention, including sexualized comments or jokes
• •Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
• •Sustained disruption of talks or other events
• •Advocating for, or encouraging, any of the above behavior

Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior

Unacceptable behavior from any attendee, including sponsors and those with decision-making authority, will not be tolerated. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. If an attendee engages in unacceptable behavior, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, up to and including a temporary ban or permanent expulsion from the event without warning or refund.

Reporting Guidelines

If you are subject to or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, please notify an event organizer or staff member as soon as possible. You can identify staff members by their distinctive badges or shirts.

Event 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 event. We value your attendance.