The International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (ISDA) is committed to creating and maintaining an engaging and productive conference, meeting, and event environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, one that is inclusive and free from any form of discrimination.

This Conference, Meeting and Event Code of Conduct (“Event Code of Conduct”) guides everyone who participates in or attends this event (“Event”), including members, non-members, employees, speakers, sponsors, vendors, and other guests (“Attendees”).

It is important that attendees understand what behavior is expected and what behavior will not be tolerated at an ISDA Event. The facilities covered by this Event Code of Conduct include any venue, hotel, meeting room, or ISDA office as well as any off-site locations where Event-related social gatherings take place.

 
Acceptance of the Event Code of Conduct and terms and conditions

By your attendance at the Event, you agree to adhere to this Code of Conduct as well as the terms and conditions applicable to attendees. Your attention is drawn to the following:

• You consent to the use of data in accordance with our privacy policy.
• You consent to photography and/or videoing of the event and for such images to be used for marketing and other purposes.
• You agree you will not impersonate another person, or engage in any dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation pertaining to your employer, qualifications or profession when registering for any ISDA Event.
• You agree to comply with all reasonable directions of ISDA Event staff or staff of the venue including the wearing of an appropriate name badge or other indicia to denote entitlement to participate at the Event.
• Right of entry and re-entry to an Event is in the absolute discretion of ISDA (regardless of any payment).
• Attendees are expected to maintain confidentiality where the Event or any sessions at the Event are designated as private or subject to “Chatham House Rules”.
• Event materials are subject to copyright and may not be reproduced without express permission.

 
Expected Conduct
Attendees shall:

• Be considerate and respectful to and of each other.
• Refrain from harassing, discriminatory or demeaning conduct.
• Alert an ISDA staff member present if they observe any conduct that violates this Event Code of Conduct.
• Comply with all rules, policies, and procedures of the facilities at which any Event is being hosted.
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the country where the Event is located.

Unacceptable Conduct
ISDA expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or perceived disability (physical or mental), or any other legally protected characteristic.

Examples of conduct prohibited by this Event Code of Conduct include, without limitation:

• Comments intended to cause offense or harm, including but not limited to sexist, racist, homophobic or other discriminatory jokes, slurs, insults or comments;
• Excessive alcohol use;
• Sustained disruption, including during panels and presentations;
• Unwelcome sexual advances, whether verbal, written or physical;
• Display of sexualized images;
• Stalking, whether in person or online;
• Physical abuse, intimidation, threats, annoyance, harassment, pushing, shoving or use of any physical force whatsoever against any person, which in any way creates a disturbance that is disruptive or dangerous;
• Assembling for the purpose of, or resulting in, disturbing the peace, or committing any unlawful acts;
• Possession of any item that can be used as a weapon, or which may cause danger to others if used in a certain manner

 
Reporting Procedure
If any Attendee believes that they or another Attendee has been subject to conduct that violates this Event Code of Conduct, or witnesses such conduct, they should report the violation to a member of ISDA staff while on-site at the Event or as soon after the Event as possible. ISDA Staff can be identified by their name badges. You can also email conferences@isda.org if you prefer to address an issue anonymously.

Any member of the Event staff who receives such a report or who witnesses inappropriate conduct will notify a member of the ISDA’s management on site at the Event. All reported concerns will be treated seriously and investigated promptly. All Attendees are expected to cooperate fully and honestly with any investigation.

All reports received by ISDA will be kept confidential, except where necessary to comply with local law or court orders. 

Consequences
Attendees asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. At ISDA’s sole discretion, any violation of this Event Code of Conduct may result in removal from or denial of access to the Event without a refund of any applicable registration fees, and/or disqualification from attendance at future Events.

No Retaliation
ISDA will not tolerate any actual or attempted reprisals or retaliation against individuals who raise in good faith a concern that this Event Code of Conduct has been violated, or who participate in the investigation of such a concern. ISDA takes all allegations of harassment and discrimination seriously and is committed to ensuring an Event environment that is free of any harassment or discriminatory activities.