Economist Impact events code of conduct
Our events team is committed to providing a professional, friendly and safe environment for all.
Our values
Independence
We are not bound to any party or interest and encourage exploration and freethinking. We champion freedom, both within our organisation and around the world.
Integrity
We are bold in our efforts to uncover the truth and stand up for what we believe in. We inspire trust through our rigour, fact-checking and transparency.
Excellence
We aspire to meet the highest standards in all we do. We are ambitious and inquisitive in our pursuit of progress and innovation.
Inclusivity
We value diversity in thought and background, and encourage healthy debate highlighting a breadth of perspectives. We treat our colleagues and customers fairly and respectfully.
Openness
We have a collaborative and empathetic culture that fosters the interests, wit and initiatives of our colleagues.
Our expectations
We expect all of our event participants to help ensure a safe and positive experience for everyone. Unacceptable behaviour will not be tolerated during any portion of an event.
Unacceptable behaviour includes, but is not limited to:
- Inappropriate disruption of meetings or events
- Rude or unprofessional messaging posted on our live discussion boards, in our group chats, Q&As or 1:1 chat messaging platform
- Violating the rules and regulations of the online platform specifically inappropriate use of the networking and messaging features, such as using it to send out mass messages
- Real or implied threat of professional or financial damage or harm
- Taking screenshots, videos or audio recordings of slides or presentations without the presenter or author’s permission
- Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory or demeaning speech or actions
- Harmful or prejudicial verbal or written comments or visual images related to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability or other personal characteristics, including those protected by law
- Inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images
- Derogatory or demeaning comments about someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity
- Name-calling or using slurs
- Making sexual comments about appearance, clothing or body parts
- Repeatedly asking a person for dates or asking for sex
- Staring in a sexually suggestive manner
- Unwelcome touching, including pinching, patting, rubbing or purposefully brushing up against a person
- Making inappropriate sexual gestures
- Sharing sexual or lewd anecdotes or jokes
- Sending sexually suggestive communications in any format
- Sharing or displaying sexually inappropriate images or videos
- Attempted or actual sexual assault
Complaint process
Any participant who has been affected by or witnessed inappropriate behaviour should report the matter to a member of the on-site team. Our staff will handle the matter directly or through an appropriate third-party agency. If participants prefer, they can report inappropriate behaviour by email to [email protected].
Consequences of misconduct may include:
- Immediate removal from the meeting or event without warning
- Exclusion from future meetings and events organised by The Economist Group
- Termination of subscription to The Economist