Expectations for everyone participating in the Security Festival

Security Festival is an event organized by the Norwegian Information Security Forum (ISF), and has many partners/co-organizers. The festival brings together participants from different businesses and associations, each with their own norms, working methods and cultures. At this event, we are gathered under a common banner and it is expected that everyone contributes to a safe, inclusive and professional environment, regardless of background, role or affiliation. 

This text is to clarify what is expected of you who participate in Security Festival , whether you are a participant, sponsor, exhibitor, speaker, co-organizer or other support staff, and what are the possible consequences of unacceptable behavior. By participating in the festival, you accept the terms in this text.

Security Festival is an arena for the exchange of experiences and interaction on information security. The organizers have a goal of creating a friendly and safe climate for learning, networking, conversations, brainstorming and other forms of constructive communication. The festival should be an arena where everyone feels welcome and included, no matter who they are.

Organizers' instructions – What do we expect from you?

• We want you to actively contribute to supporting the festival's goals.
• We expect you to act considerately and respectfully towards others at the festival.
• We expect you to show consideration for the city and its residents, and to act respectfully as a guest.
• We expect you to be considerate, respectful, and law-abiding when mentioning or featuring others on social media.
• We expect you to refrain from using Security Festival as an arena for demonstrations, celebrations, protests, actions or similar that address conflicts or perceived injustice that by their nature lie outside the Safety Festival's professional focus areas.
• We expect you to refrain from unacceptable behavior and to help discourage or report unacceptable behavior from others.
• We ask that you help the organizers by reporting any risky situations or obvious violations of these expectations.

What is unacceptable behavior at the Security Festival?

Unacceptable behavior includes:

• activity that is contrary to Norwegian law
• interruptions or violations of instructions given by session or meeting chairpersons
• activity that is contrary to agreements, guidelines, or instructions from the organizers
• any form of discrimination, harassment, bullying or derogatory speech or writing related to another person's beliefs, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation or health condition
• sexual harassment, i.e. unwanted sexual attention that has the purpose or effect of being offensive, intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or distressing. The emphasis is on the victim's experience, and there is no requirement that the harasser do it intentionally. (Sexual harassment can take place physically, non-physically, verbally and digitally, and can range from sexually charged staring, crude jokes and questions, to sexual assault).

Do you want to report a violation of the Code of Conduct?

The organizers want there to be a low threshold for reporting violations of the Code of Conduct so that we have the opportunity to counteract unwanted incidents and behavior. You can report to:

• ISF Board, st **** @ * sf.no . You can also chat directly with one of us, or send an email ( Board — ISF )
• Project Manager Macsimum, Janece Mack Roald, jm * @ ****** um.no
• say ****************** @ ****** um.no

When reporting, the project manager from Macsimum and the project manager from ISF are normally involved, who make an initial assessment of further follow-up. All inquiries will be treated confidentially.

Consequences of unacceptable behavior

The Security Festival does not tolerate unacceptable behavior, and such behavior is considered a breach of contract. The organizers will take action if unacceptable behavior is observed or reported. It is expected that unacceptable behavior will cease immediately when pointed out. The organizers' reaction will vary depending on the severity and may include warnings, expulsion or reporting. Anyone who is expelled for unacceptable behavior is not entitled to a refund of the participation fee or other payments to the festival.