The WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo is designed to increase interaction, engagement, collaboration, connectivity, community and recognition in a fun and safe learning environment.
We value the participation of each member of the community and endeavor to deliver an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. Conference participants are expected to conduct themselves with integrity, courtesy and respect for others and maintain the highest level of professionalism at all conference programs and events, whether officially sponsored by WIT or not. All attendees, speakers, organizers, volunteers, partners, vendors and staff at any WIT event are required to observe the following Code of Conduct.
WIT is committed to a harassment-free conference experience in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and are free from all forms of harassment and discrimination. Any form of harassment, even when not unlawful or directed at a protected category, is prohibited and will not be tolerated. All employees, including supervisors, co-workers, vendors, contractors, customers or other third parties, are expected to adhere to this policy.
Reported or suspected occurrences of harassment or discrimination will be promptly and thoroughly investigated. Following an investigation, WIT will promptly take any necessary and appropriate action.
WIT will not permit or condone any acts of retaliation against anyone who files or cooperates in the investigation of harassment or discrimination complaints.
1. The term “harassment” includes harassment based on any category protected by federal, state or local law, which may include, but is not limited to, unwelcome slurs, jokes, or verbal, graphic or physical conduct relating to an individual's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, or sexual orientation.
2. Sexual harassment consists of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature where:
a. Submission to such conduct is an explicit or implicit term or condition of employment;
b. Employment decisions are based on an employee's submission to or rejection of such conduct; or
c. Such conduct unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment.
Participants violating these rules may be asked to leave the conference at the sole discretion of WIT and will and forfeit all registration fees for violating the policy. Thank for helping to make this a welcoming event for all.
