ptn events is dedicated to providing a professional, collegial, and respectful environment for participants at all of our events.
This Code of Conduct applies to:
any event (including a digital/virtual event) that is organised and/or hosted (including in collaboration with any other person or entity) by a member of the ptn events or its affiliates, including but not limited to conferences, forums, webinars and exhibits (each an “ptn events”); and
any and all participants at ptn events, including but not limited to employees, customers, delegates, speakers, volunteers, interns, guests, vendors, contractors, exhibitors, and other attendees (each a “Participant”).
This Code of Conduct may be revised at any time by ptn events Group. A Participant’s registration for, or attendance at, an ptn event indicates their agreement to abide by this Code of Conduct and its terms. Participants at ptn events should conduct themselves at all times in a manner that is consistent with this Code of Conduct. This includes statements made in the media, social media postings, on-line publications, text messages, and all other forms of electronic communication.
All Participants are expected to:
Uphold the professional purposes of ptn events by respecting the rights, privacy, safety, and dignity of all persons and property
Behave in accordance with professional standards
Respect third parties’ intellectual property rights
Behave in accordance with applicable laws, including without limitation competition and antitrust laws
Be properly registered for the ptn events they are participating and benefiting from
Use their real name and identity in registrations and when communicating or interacting with other Participants
Unacceptable behaviours include (but are not limited to):
Harassment and discrimination including any verbal, written, physical, or visual conduct based on race, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, transgender status, disability or marital status
Inappropriate use of images; deliberate intimidation, bullying, stalking or following; sustained disruption of sessions, presentations or other events; inappropriate physical or verbal contact, and any unwelcome sexual attention (in all cases, including in written and/or message form)
Wearing clothing (in person or on camera/video) that is not suitable for a professional work environment, that is provocative, inappropriate or otherwise potentially offensive
Any boisterous, lewd or offensive behaviour or language (including in writing), using sexually explicit or offensive language or conduct, profanity, obscene gestures, or racial, religious or ethnic slurs
Taking of photos or any other recording at the ptn event without the prior permission of the individuals or owner(s) of the content therein
Carrying out any activity that is not consistent with PTN Media’s Antitrust Compliance Reminder (a copy of which is included at the bottom of this Code of Conduct)
Displaying (in person or on camera/video), distributing, advertising or promoting (including via web links) (1) any materials (including, but not limited to, music, video footage, images (including as background/wallpaper images) without the express permission of both the owner of the material (if any) and PTN and (2) any goods, products, services or advice without the express permission of ptn events
Being intoxicated, as determined by ptn events or its affiliates, at any ptn event venue or function (including where the attendance is via a digital platform)
Showcasing or promoting any illegal substance in conversation, chat, photo, video, or text
Sharing your delegate pass or digital/virtual event login credentials with other individuals
Failure to comply with ptn events’ Delegate Terms and Conditions or obey any of the rules or regulations of the venue or digital platform or instructions of the event venue or platform staff
Any illegal activity not already covered in this list
Failing to stop unacceptable behaviour when requested by a Participant, venue or digital/virtual platform provider, or by ptn events or its affiliates.
ptn events or its affiliates will not tolerate unacceptable behaviour. Any Participant asked to cease any unacceptable behaviour must comply immediately. PTN may take any action they deem appropriate if a Participant engages in unacceptable behaviour, including expulsion from the ptn event without warning or refund and, if appropriate, involvement of applicable law enforcement. ptn events or its affiliates reserves the right to exclude any Participant found not be complying with this Code of Conduct from participating in any further ptn event.
If you have a complaint or concern about harassment, discrimination, bullying or any other conduct that violates this Code of Conduct, please contact us immediately. If you witness this happening to someone else, please report that, too.
Contact via email : info@ptnevents.com
