EVENTS CODE OF CONDUCT
SNAME Meetings Code of Conduct
SNAME values the participation of all persons at its events and seeks to provide a respectful, harassment-free, and inclusive environment for all, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability status, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and others. All persons are expected to be respectful and courteous to others throughout the event.
This Code of Conduct applies to conduct during both SNAME in-person and virtual events and outlines SNAME’s expectations for participant behavior, as well as the consequences for unacceptable behavior. By participating in a SNAME event, you agree that you have read and will follow this Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct also applies to related events, including those jointly sponsored by other organizations. SNAME is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry partners, exhibitors, SNAME staff members, and service providers, all of whom are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.
SNAME promotes equal opportunities and treatment for all participants. All participants are expected to treat others with respect and consideration, follow venue rules, and alert staff to any violations of this Code of Conduct, dangerous situations, or any participant in distress.
Code of Ethical Conduct
- Be considerate, respectful, and collaborative.
- All your communications, whether written (including electronic) or verbal, should be delivered in a respectful and polite manner.
- Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert SNAME staff if you notice a dangerous or harassing situation or someone in distress.
Unacceptable Conduct
Unacceptable behavior includes:
- Intimidating, harassing, abusive, discriminatory, derogatory, or demeaning speech or actions by any participant at or in relation to the SNAME meeting or related events. All who participate in the SNAME meeting and related events deserve respectful treatment, regardless of the capacity in which they are attending or participating. Discussion of opposing or different viewpoints is appropriate but is expected to be conducted in a respectful tone and manner that avoids personal attacks.
- Verbal or physical abuse, intimidation, or efforts to annoy others, which in any way creates a disturbance that is disruptive or dangerous or creates reasonable apprehension in a person.
- Harassing behavior including, but is not limited to, offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, national origin, inappropriate use of nudity and/or sexual images in SNAME-sponsored spaces or in presentations, yelling at or threatening participants, stalking or unwelcome following, harassing or unwelcome photography or recording, or unwelcome physical or verbal contact or sexual attention.
- Disrupting a meeting or related event. All participants must comply with the instructions of the moderator and any SNAME staff.
What to do if you witness or experience conduct that violates this Code of Conduct
Prompt reporting is important so that SNAME can take action to stop the conduct before it is repeated. Violations of this Code of Conduct should be promptly brought to the attention of the SNAME Director of Membership, so that appropriate action can be taken.
Consequences of Unacceptable Behavior
Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated at SNAME meetings or related events.
Anyone asked to stop unacceptable behavior is expected to comply immediately. SNAME reserves the right to take any action deemed necessary and appropriate, including immediate removal from the meeting without warning or refund, in response to any incident of unacceptable behavior, and SNAME reserves the right to prohibit attendance at any future meeting, virtually or in person.
Participants must also cooperate with any SNAME investigation into reports of a violation of this Code of Conduct by providing information requested by SNAME that is relevant to SNAME’s investigation. SNAME will also report on the outcome of any investigation to individuals who have reported a violation of this Code of Conduct; the information provided to those individuals will be limited to whether SNAME found a violation of the Code, whether any sanctions or corrective actions were imposed, and, at SNAME’s discretion, the nature of those sanctions or corrective actions.
At its sole discretion, SNAME reserves the right to take any action it deems necessary or appropriate due to any breach of this Code of Conduct, up to and including immediate discharge from their position or removal from their leadership position and/or termination of membership.
ATTENDEE TERMS & CONDITIONS
I have voluntarily registered to participate in the SNAME Maritime Convention (the "Event") organized by the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers ("SNAME").
Full Registration: Full conference registrants will be permitted to attend all conference/educational sessions, panels, general sessions, demonstrations, and exhibits/events apart from identified ticketed events, such as the awards banquet, banquet reception, and continuing education courses.
Confirmation: An email confirmation of your registration will be sent immediately upon receipt. Please retain this confirmation for your records.
Badges: Badges will not be mailed. You may pick up your badge at the SMC Attendee Registration area.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be in writing. A cancellation fee of 15% will apply to all paid registrations. The cancellation deadline is October 15, 2026. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests received after the October 15, 2026, deadline. New registrations received after October 15, 2026, are non-refundable. Please note that ticketed events are non-refundable. Substitutions are permitted until October 20, 2026.
ADA/Special Services: The convention center complies with all ADA provisions. If you require special accommodations or assistance during your stay, please ensure you’ve checked the ADA option and have indicated your needs. We will make all attempts to accommodate your request, given sufficient notice.
Questions and Convention Updates: Please visit our show website at SNAME Maritime Convention 2026 | SNAME or contact us at events@sname.org.
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