Code of Conduct

MoBI 2024 Code of Conduct

As a community we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants, including attendees, speakers, sponsors, and organizers. Help us create a human-centered space for collaboration, communication, and contribution, rather than competition. We expect all individuals to adhere to the following code of conduct during the conference:

1. Respect

   • Treat everyone with respect and kindness.

   • Avoid offensive language and gestures.

   • Do not engage in harassment, personal attacks or any form of disruptive behavior.

2. Embrace Diversity

   • Welcome people with different profiles, such as gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, nationality, age, or religious beliefs.

   • Do not make stereotyping remarks.
     
     

3. Professionalism 

   • Be open-minded: MoBI community encourages interdisciplinary communication. Accommodate varying levels of scientific expertise, different perspectives, and different skill sets of all researchers.

   • Engage in constructive conversations. 

   • Encourage everyone to ask questions and speak up comfortably: refrain from making intimidating, derogatory or gate-keeping comments. 

4. Report Incidents

   • For minor violations, remind the individual of this code of conduct.

   • Report any major violations to conference organizers or staff immediately (mobiconference@protonmail.me) 

   • In case you want a more private space for reporting, please email one of the following contacts: klaus.gramann@tu-berlin.de / nadine.jacobsen@uol.de / sein.jeung@campus.tu-berlin.de / anna.wunderlich@tu-berlin.de / manca.peskar@zrs-kp.si . The corresponding organizer will keep your identity and contents of the report strictly confidential and engage in a discussion with you to find a solution you feel comfortable with.  

   • Violations may result in warnings, expulsion without refund, or prohibition from participation in future MoBI Conferences.

Remember, MoBI conference aims to create a positive and inclusive environment. By following this code of conduct, you help us build a respectful and collaborative atmosphere.

*This document was drafted by Sein Jeung with the help of ChatGPT 

Cover photo by Nikola Jurišič; https://www.slovenia.info/en