Code of Conduct
1. PURPOSE
We believe our community should be truly open to everyone. As such, we are committed to providing a friendly, safe
and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or religion.
This code of conduct outlines our expectations for participant behavior, as well as the consequences for
unacceptable behavior.
We invite all sponsors, speakers, attendees, media, exhibitors, and other participants to help us realize a safe and
positive conference experience for everyone.
All determinations of appropriate or inappropriate behavior are at Informa’s sole discretion, and the
decision(s) of the Informa representatives on-site will be final.
. EXPECTED BEHAVIOR
• Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.
• Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior, materials and speech.
• Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert conference organizers if you notice a
dangerous situation or someone in distress.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
• Unacceptable behaviors and materials include intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or
demeaning materials or conduct by any attendees of the event and related event activities. Many event venues are
shared with members of the public; please be respectful to all patrons of these locations.
• Harassment includes offensive comments (verbal, written, or otherwise) related to gender, sexual orientation,
race, religion, or disability; inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in public spaces (including
presentation slides); deliberate intimidation, stalking or following; harassing materials, photography or recording;
sustained disruption of talks or other events (whether verbal or otherwise); inappropriate physical contact, and
unwelcome sexual attention.
• Wearing clothing that is not suitable for a professional work environment, that is provocative, or otherwise
potentially offensive.
• Physical, written, verbal or other abuse, intimidation, threats, annoyance, harassment, stalking, pushing,
shoving or use of any physical force whatsoever against any person, which in any way creates a disturbance that is
disruptive or dangerous, or creates apprehension in a person, as determined by Informa and its show management, in
their sole discretion.
• Possession of any item that can be used as a weapon, which may cause danger to others if used in a certain
manner.
• Any boisterous, lewd or offensive behavior or language, including but not limited to using sexually explicit
or offensive language, materials or conduct, or any language, behavior or content that contains profanity, obscene
gestures, or racial, religious or ethnic slurs,
• Possessing any open can, bottle or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverages, except in areas
specifically designated for the consumption of alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
• Possessing any illegal substance, including but not limited to narcotics, marijuana, or other illegal drugs.
Informa does not tolerate the use or abuse of illegal substances anywhere in the Venue.
• Smoking – other than in designated areas.
• Assembling for the purpose of, or resulting in, disturbing the peace, or committing any unlawful act or
engaging in any offensive behavior.
• Failure to obey any rules or regulations of the Venue.
CONSEQUENCES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated whether by other attendees, media, speakers, volunteers, organizers,
venue staff, sponsors, or exhibitors. Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately.
If a participant engages in unacceptable behavior, the conference organizers may take any action they deem
appropriate, up to and including expulsion from the conference without warning.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU WITNESS OR ARE SUBJECTED TO UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
If you are subjected to unacceptable behavior, notice that someone else is being subjected to unacceptable behavior,
or have any other concerns, please notify a conference organizer as soon as possible. All reports will remain
completely confidential.
Event Staff will be available to help participants contact venue security or local law enforcement, to provide
escorts, or to otherwise assist those experiencing unacceptable behavior to feel safe for the duration of the
conference. You can report unacceptable behavior to any member of staff. Staff can be found in the Show
Office onsite or you may email one of the contacts below.
SCOPE
We expect all conference participants (staff, sponsors, volunteers, speakers, attendees, and other guests) to abide
by this code of conduct at all conference venues and conference-related social events.
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY
Video recordings and photographs are being taken at this event. By entering you agree to have your image and
likeness used by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Rainmakers Strategic Solutions LLC.
COVID-19 Vaccination and Masking Policy
CMS is committed to providing a safe way to convene in person and will follow all country and regional guidelines
about safely gathering.
CMS strongly recommends that you remain up to date on your vaccinations and wear a mask for in-person events. CMS
will not require proof of vaccination for anyone attending, teaching, or speaking at CMS conferences or
programs.
Gathering Norms:
1. CMS strongly recommends vaccination but will not require going forward.
2. Mask are encouraged for all CMS sponsored meetings and events. If you need one, N95/KN95 masks are readily
available.
3. If you are coughing, have respiratory symptoms, or just generally feel sick, please do not participate in the
live/in-person activities. We will supply you with the virtual code if one is available.
4. Test at home if you are feeling ill OR if you have been exposed to a person with COVID-19. Self-administered test
kits will be available at all CMS sponsored meetings and events.
5. CMS strongly recommends masking in crowded spaces, at your own discretion.