Lattice 2026 organizers are committed to making this conference productive and enjoyable for everyone. All participants are responsible for creating a supportive, professional environment where open and frank scientific discussion can take place and everyone is treated with respect and kindness. We will not tolerate harassment of attendees or others involved in the conference in any form. For the entire duration of the Lattice conference, and in related professional interactions associated with the conference, you agree to follow these guidelines:
- Behave professionally in personal interactions at the conference venue, reception, excursion, banquet, and all other conference events, as well as in any other form of communication, including social media and online conference environments. Harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary comments or jokes are not appropriate. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, sexual attention or innuendo, deliberate intimidation, stalking, and photography or recording of an individual without their consent, except where permitted by law. It also includes offensive comments related to gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, nationality, or the religious status of participants.
- Be kind to others. Do not insult or put down attendees or other individuals associated with the conference. Scientific discussion and criticism are vital and should be conducted in a kind, respectful spirit.
- All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience, including people of many different backgrounds.
- If participants wish to record online talks or share photos of a speaker on social media, we strongly recommend that they first obtain the speaker’s permission. Participants may share the contents of talks or slides via social media unless speakers have asked that specific details or slides not be shared.
- Should a participant be asked to stop any inappropriate behavior, they are expected to comply immediately. In serious cases, they may be asked to leave the conference at the discretion of the organizers, without a refund of the conference fee, consistent with applicable university policies. They may also be restricted from participation in future Lattice conferences.
Should a participant witness incidents of bullying, harassment, or aggression, we recommend that they approach the affected person and show support. The witness may also suggest that the inappropriate behavior be reported and offer to facilitate that reporting if requested. Participants can report any violation of these guidelines to any member of the Lattice Diversity and Inclusion Committee or to the conference chair (davoudi@umd.edu), who will coordinate an appropriate response. Such reports will be treated confidentially to the fullest extent possible under applicable laws.
Thank you for helping to make the Lattice-Field-Theory community welcoming to all.
Acknowledgements: This code of conduct was adapted from the LDIC’s recommended Code of Conduct, which is based on the London Code of Conduct (by A. Pontzen and H. Peiris). The latter was derived from the original Creative Commons documents by PyCon and Geek Feminism. It is released under a CC-Zero licence for reuse.