The NLIT Summit is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all attendees, including laboratory staff and vendors. This Code of Conduct applies to everyone and sets the expectation for behavior in professional, social, and informal settings.
1. Respect and Inclusion
All attendees are expected to:
- Treat others with respect, professionalism, and courtesy, regardless of background, title, or affiliation.
- Refrain from discriminatory or harassing behavior, including any form of unwelcome attention, offensive comments, or exclusionary behavior based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or any other characteristic.
- Foster an environment where diverse ideas and perspectives are valued.
2. Privacy and Confidentiality
- All participants should respect the privacy of others, especially in terms of sensitive or proprietary information shared during sessions.
- Discussions and materials at the NLIT Summit should remain unclassified. Please ensure that conversations and information exchange adhere to this policy.
3. Vendor and Attendee Interactions
- Vendors are encouraged to engage with laboratory attendees professionally and respectfully, without overly aggressive marketing or solicitation of business.
- Laboratory attendees should feel free to explore vendor offerings without pressure or undue influence.
- Professionalism is expected in all interactions between vendors and laboratory attendees.
4. Alcohol and Networking Events
- Networking and social events are an important part of the Summit, but attendees are expected to act responsibly and professionally.
- Please note that alcohol may be served at some events. Attendees are asked to drink responsibly and ensure their behavior remains respectful.
- Informal settings, such as hosted dinners and vendor events, are also professional environments. Attendance is limited to conference participants; guests of attendees are not permitted at these events.
5. Ethical Use of Information
- Attendees should not misuse information gathered at the Summit for personal or business gain.
- Any form of unethical behavior, including sharing confidential or proprietary information without permission, will not be tolerated.
6. Consequences
- Failure to follow this Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, at the discretion of the NLIT Planning Committee. Actions may include verbal warnings, removal from specific events, dismissal from the conference without a refund, and exclusion from future events.