Code of Conduct /  

We exist to help the industry be the best it can be.  

Contagious delivers inspiration and insights that will help the industry create better, braver work. One way we do this is by bringing people together to share ideas, celebrate achievements and build new connections.  

 

Be respectful   

The Contagious Event is not a place for inappropriate, disruptive, or abusive behaviour, either in person or online, to other delegates, partners, speakers or our staff. We have zero tolerance towards such behaviour at any time or any location during the Event. For the avoidance of doubt, this type of behaviour could include (but is not limited to):  

  • offensive spoken or written comments related to (but not limited to) gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, ethnicity, religion, belief or political opinion  

  • deliberate intimidation and bullying in person or virtually  

  • a lack of respect, including microaggressions and harassing or degrading others 

  • harassing photography or videography  

  • sustained disruption of talks, content or other events  

  • inappropriate or unwanted physical contact  

  • violent or aggressive behaviour - both verbal and physical  

  • Sexual harassment, such as unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favours or visual, verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, including intrusive staring of a sexual nature 

  • acting in a way, or running an activity, that feels like it is not equitable or excludes people 

  • behaving inappropriately and acting in a way that negatively impacts others under the influence of alcohol and/or any other substance. 

Our expectation is that every delegate, representative, partner attending one of our events or interacting with our brand, as well as every member of the Contagious team is behaving in a decent, fair, responsible and reasonable way towards our colleagues, company property, customers and suppliers. Everyone at our Event or working with our brand has the right to feel safe, welcomed, supported, treated with respect and heard.  

 

Be Safe 

Ensuring that we operate in a safe and secure manner is integral to the Event. We require that you support us by: 

  • complying with any security and safety procedures and policies applicable to the Event 

  • follow all instructions given by event staff and/or security, in the case of emergency or otherwise 

  • report any incidents or hazards to us that you become aware of, during the Event. 

 

Be professional 

Delegates are required to comply with the dress code for the Event, which is ‘business casual’. You may be asked to change into more appropriate clothing if you do not comply with the dress code. If you refuse to comply with the dress code, you may be asked to leave the Event. 

 

Consequences of failure to comply with the Code 

Contagious may act if it feels any individual or group has failed to meet the standards set by this Code of Conduct. This could include revoking the individual or group's Event passes without refund, but further action could also be taken, which could involve informing the appropriate authorities.  

 

Help us and report Incidents 

If you experience a violation of this Code of Conduct at the Event please contact a member of staff or use our email events@contagious.com to let us know.  

If you feel uncomfortable in a certain situation while attending the Event, please extricate yourself from the situation.  

As you would in any major city, please take precautions to stay safe and protect your possessions at all times.  

All violations of the law should also be reported to local law enforcement. For emergencies, immediately dial 999 (UK).  

 

General 

All determinations of appropriate or inappropriate behaviour are at our sole discretion and our decision is final. This Code of Conduct may be revised at any time by Contagious. 

This Code of Conduct is without prejudice to our rights, all of which we expressly reserve.