Code of Conduct

Our expectations of all participants at the Congress

The EACR Congress will bring together participants from across the world to share their research, learn, and discuss. We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment at the congress with an atmosphere of mutual tolerance and respect. Below are the expectations we have for all participants at the congress, including speakers, exhibitors and staff.

If the EACR believes that any participant’s behaviour is detrimental to the safety, security or wellbeing of others, we may ask them to change their behaviour or in extreme circumstances we may require them to leave the venue.

Electronic devices

All devices should be switched to silent mode during scientific lectures to avoid disturbance for the speaker and other participants.

Personal and professional conduct

We expect all participants to communicate professionally and constructively, handling dissent and disagreement with courtesy, dignity, and an open mind, being respectful when providing feedback, and being open to alternate points of view.

On a personal as well as professional level, we expect participants to treat each other with courtesy and respect. We do not allow intimidating, threatening or harassing behaviour of any kind from anyone.

Canvassing

Participants are not permitted to canvass other participants or to distribute flyers outside of the officially designated literature display area. Any promotional material found outside of the officially designated literature display area will be disposed of.

The only exception is that participants may leave their own contact information on their own poster display board.

Networking through the EACR 2027 app

Shortly before the Congress, all registered participants will receive access to the EACR 2027 app, where they can browse the programme and abstracts, and message other participants who have opted in.

The EACR 2027 app messaging facility is strictly for peer-to-peer networking and collaborative exchange. The networking feature is designed to allow all participants the opportunity to connect with fellow attendees in a personal and organic manner. Example scenarios may include:

• seeing a poster and wanting to know more
• attending a talk but didn't get your question answered
• connecting in passing during a parallel session and wanting to continue the conversation
• meeting between sessions and wanting to further the connection.

Please note that private messages exchanged within the app are not vetted or approved by the EACR.

Blanket messaging for commercial solicitation or business canvassing is strictly prohibited.

We ask all attendees to use the networking facility in the app responsibly. Inappropriate use or reported spamming will result in the immediate disabling of your app profile. Thank you for helping us maintain a professional environment.

Children

For safety and insurance reasons, under 18s are not permitted in the Congress venue at any time, except when travelling directly to or from the onsite childcare facility.

Safety and security

For security purposes, participants must wear their congress badge at all times when in the venue. Personal items should not be left unattended.