Code of Conduct
It is the policy of the International Workshop on Gallium Oxide and Related Materials that all participants, including attendees, vendors, IWGO 2024 staff, volunteers, and all other stakeholders at the meeting will conduct themselves in a professional manner that is welcoming to all participants and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. Participants will treat each other with respect and consideration to create a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment at IWGO 2024.
Creating a supportive environment to enable scientific disclosure is the responsibility of all participants. Participants will avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age citizenship status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disruptive or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Harassment includes but is not limited to inappropriate or intimidating behavior and language, unwelcome jokes or comments, unwanted touching or attention, offensive images, photography and stalking.
Photography, audio and video recordings of oral and poster presentations without the explicit consent of presenting persons are not allowed. Violations of this code of conduct policy should be reported to Erika Szegedy (szegedy@pdi-berlin.de) or email iwgo2024@pdi-berlin.de.
Following an investigation, if appropriate, sanctions may range from verbal warning to ejection from the meeting without refund, to notifying appropriate authorities. Retaliation for complaints of inappropriate conduct will not be tolerated. If a participant observes inappropriate comments or actions and personal intervention seems appropriate and safe, they should be considerate of all parties before intervening.
