Attendee Code-of-Conduct

BSides Amsterdam is a conference by the information security community, for the information security community. Facilitating a pleasant atmosphere for all attendees is a core aim of the BSides Amsterdam organisers and as an attendee/participant you agree to be bound by the BSides Amsterdam Attendee Code-of-Conduct.

Purpose

The purpose of this Code-of-Conduct is:

  • To ensure a constructive, inclusive and pleasant atmosphere for all volunteers and attendees of the BSides Amsterdam conference.
  • To ensure that all participants know what behaviour they have a right to expect from other attendees, volunteers and organisers.
  • To ensure that all participants know what behaviour is expected of them whilst attending the BSides Amsterdam conference.

Respect for Others

Attendees will:

  • Treat the organisers and volunteers with respect and follow any instructions given. The BSides Amsterdam volunteers and organisers have given up a significant amount of time to facilitate this conference for the benefit of the attendees.
  • Respect the presenters, do not talk among yourselves during their presentations, ensure your mobile phones are muted or switched off once you are attending a presentation, avoid leaving until the end of the presentation, as to minimize disruption to the other attendees and the presenter. Heckling and constant harassment of presenters will not be tolerated.
  • Asking questions is what makes this a great community, but do respect the presenter’s method for handling questions (e.g. do not interrupt to comment or jump to ask a question if the presenter prefers questions at the end of the session) and do not monopolise the presenter/speaker (be concious of time and allow other attendees the opportunity to ask questions as well).
  • Treat all that are present at the conference fairly and equally.
  • Do not discriminate against any person.
  • Allow others to express themselves and understand that all views are important even if they are not the same as your own - as long as no offence is caused even if that is unintentionl.

Photographs and Recordings

We will be taking photographs during the event and we will be video-recording the sessions for both promotional and knowledge-sharing purposes. By attending the event, you consent with BSides Amsterdam to share such media to its online (social media platforms) and offline communication channels.

Equal Opportunities

All attendees must:

  • Understand, respect and act at all times without prejudice to race, age, ethnic origins, disability, gender, physical and mental health, religion, sexuality or cultural background.
  • Understand that all forms of discrimination, including bullying and harassment are unacceptable.
  • Listen to and adhere to the organiser’s and volunteer’s instructions.

Reporting

If you are having an issue with any BSides Amsterdam participant of ANY type, report it to a member of BSides Amsterdam team (organiser or volunteer). They will take tge appropriate actions and if needed will take an official incident report and determine next steps.