ISC HIGH PERFORMANCE
CODE OF CONDUCT
PURPOSE AND COMMITMENT
ISC High Performance is dedicated to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants. We are committed to ensuring that everyone – regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical appearance, nationality, ethnicity, culture, religion, disability, or technology choices – can participate fully and free from harassment or discrimination.
We are a professional event that brings together high performance computing professionals from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and expand their networks. We value and respect every individual, regardless of background.
All participants, including attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, and volunteers, are expected to conduct themselves professionally, with integrity, and with courtesy throughout the conference and its associated events.
EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
Participants are expected to:
- Treat all individuals with respect and kindness.
- Engage in professional and constructive communication.
- Respect differences of opinion, experience, and background.
- Contribute to a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere.
- Comply with venue rules and event policies.
All forms of communication and behavior should be professional and appropriate. We ask that participants avoid partisan or inflammatory political displays (including symbols) so that our focus remains on open technical exchange and collaboration.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR
- Harassment Harassment involves behavior that violates a person’s dignity. This behavior creates an environment that is intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive to someone. It can be expressed verbally, non-verbally, or physically. The main factor in identifying harassment is its effect, not the intent behind the actions. Source: Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, Germany – 2025 or discrimination of any kind.
- Offensive verbal comments, imagery, or gestures related to personal characteristics.
- Intimidation, stalking, or sustained disruption of talks or events.
- Unwelcome physical contact or attention.
- Deliberate exclusion or humiliation of others.
- Display of inflammatory or partisan political messages that detract from the event’s professional focus.
SCOPE
This Code of Conduct applies to all ISC High Performance activities, including:
- Conference sessions and workshops
- Exhibition areas
- Social events and networking activities
- Swapcard, Q&A channels, and correspondence associated with the event
REPORTING AND RESPONSE
If you experience or witness behavior that violates this Code, we encourage you to contact the ISC Awareness Team immediately* through the designated reporting channels. Reports will be handled promptly, professionally, and confidentially.
Anonymous reports are accepted; however, please note that our ability to investigate is limited without contact information. All parties involved will be treated with fairness and respect.
*Reports must be submitted during the event, to allow us the chance to speak to all involved parties. We will not accept reports after the event.
Participants who violate this Code of Conduct may be subject to corrective action, including removal from the event without refund and exclusion from future ISC High Performance events.
COMMITMENT TO CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT
ISC High Performance reviews this Code of Conduct regularly to ensure it reflects current best practices in academic and professional event management. Feedback from participants is welcomed and valued.
