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„The University of Vienna is a place where knowledge for the present and future is generated,
shared and critically reflected upon, under conditions of freedom of inquiry and expression.”
(Preamble to the Code of Conduct of the University of Vienna)

All participants of the ICBS 2026 must observe the Code of Conduct of the University of
Vienna.
The ICBS 2026 seeks to create a safe and productive environment for everyone, regardless
of race (including ethnic or national origin, nationality or color), gender, gender identity
and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, religion, pregnancy
or maternity status, marriage or civil partnership status, or any other characteristic or
perceived characteristic.

To ensure that everyone can make the most of the academic, networking, and social
opportunities that the ICBS 2026 offers, the organizers expect all delegates, exhibitors, and
staff to adhere to our policy on dignity and mutual respect at all conference venues and
conference-related social events, as well as online and on any form of social media.
The ICBS 2026 is a diverse international event, and attendees come from a variety of
different backgrounds with a wide range of opinions and perspectives. Please be mindful of
this and appreciate that behaviors and comments that seem harmless to you may impact
other people in different ways.

We do not tolerate any form of harassment or bullying against any delegate, exhibitor, or
member of staff, whether in person or online. If you feel you are being harassed or bullied,
notice harassing or bullying behavior, or have any other concerns, please contact a
member of ICBS 2026 staff immediately. We value your attendance and take all reports
seriously and wish to ensure that all delegates feel safe throughout the ICBS 2026.
If you are asked to stop a behavior which is deemed to be inappropriate, we will expect
you to comply immediately. We reserve the right to take action against people who violate
these standards, which may include expelling offenders from the ICBS 2026 with no
refund.

We use the following definitions of harassment, sexual harassment, and bullying:
Harassment: Unwanted conduct that has the purpose or effect of either violating another
person’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive
environment for that person.
Sexual harassment: Unwanted verbal, visual, or physical conduct of a sexual nature, or
other conduct based on sex, which affects a person’s working or learning conditions or
creates a hostile or humiliating working or studying environment for that person.
Bullying: Offensive, intimidating, malicious, or insulting behavior which intentionally or
unintentionally undermines, humiliates, denigrates or injures the recipient.