60th Spring Topology
and Dynamics Conference

Code of Conduct

The 60th Spring Topology and Dynamics Conference (STDC60) is dedicated to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and harassment-free experience for all participants. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can engage fully in the scientific program regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, career stage, or institutional affiliation.

This code of conduct applies to all STDC60 spaces and activities, including talks, poster sessions, the welcome reception, lunch events, and any online spaces associated with the conference.

Expected Behavior

All participants, speakers, session organizers, local organizers, and volunteers are expected to:

  • Treat all attendees with respect and consideration
  • Engage in constructive scientific discussion and critique ideas, not people
  • Be mindful of the impact of their words and actions on others
  • Support a culture of inclusion in which all participants feel welcome to contribute

Unacceptable Behavior

The following behaviors are unacceptable at STDC60 and will not be tolerated:

  • Sexual harassment, including unwelcome sexual attention or advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
  • Harassment of any kind based on gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, or career stage — whether verbal, physical, or visual
  • Sexual assault of any kind
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following
  • Sustained disruption of talks or other conference events
  • Photography or recording of individuals without their consent
  • Unwanted physical contact

Reporting

If you experience or witness unacceptable behavior, or have any other concerns, we encourage you to report it as soon as possible. All reports will be handled with discretion and confidentiality.

To make a report, contact any member of the local organizing committee. Contact information for all organizers is listed on the conference website at stdc60.org.

You will not be required to confront the person you are reporting, and you may request that your identity be kept confidential to the extent possible while still allowing the organizing committee to respond appropriately.

Response and Resolution

The organizing committee takes all reports seriously. Upon receiving a report, we will:

  1. Acknowledge the report promptly.
  2. Investigate by gathering information from those involved and any witnesses.
  3. Take appropriate action, which may include:
    • A private warning to the offending party
    • Removal from one or more conference events
    • Removal from the conference without refund
    • Referral to the appropriate institutional or legal authorities

The organizing committee will inform the reporter of the outcome to the extent permitted by confidentiality constraints. Decisions made by the organizing committee are final.

Accessibility and Accommodation

STDC60 is committed to making the conference accessible to participants with disabilities. If you have accessibility needs or require accommodations, please contact the organizing committee at stdc60.org in advance of the conference.

This code of conduct was adopted by the STDC60 organizing committee and will be disseminated to all registered participants prior to the conference. Questions or concerns may be directed to the organizing committee via stdc60.org.