WIBA's Code of Conduct

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WIBA is dedicated to welcoming people from diverse backgrounds and creating a professional, inclusive, and safe environment for all our attendees.  We expect our events to be a respectful, harassment-free environment for people of every race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, nationality, color, age, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, body size, marital status or partnership status, pregnancy or lactation status, or religion.  WIBA values the diversity of views, expertise, opinions, backgrounds, and experiences reflected among all attendees.  We believe that ensuring a wide, diverse range of voices is essential to thoughtful conversations, meaningful learning, and mentorship.  In pursuit of these goals, speakers, staff, attendees, volunteers, and exhibitors/sponsors, whether in person or virtual, are expected to abide by and fully embrace the following code of conduct. 

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• Demonstrate respect and consideration for all people.  Communicate openly and thoughtfully with others, listen well to others, and be considerate of the multitude of views and opinions that are different from your own.

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• Be conscious of how your words and actions might harm others (even unintentionally).  

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• Be respectful in discussing and debating ideas.  Demonstrate that differing perspectives are valued – critique ideas not individuals.  Be constructive, if offering criticism, and be gracious in accepting it from others. 

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• Be respectful, inclusive, and accepting of others. Actively seek to challenge your personal biases, assumptions, and preconceived stereotypes. Approach differences with openness and curiosity. 

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