Conference Safety Tips

We are so excited to be joining you here!
 You are an important part of making sure this is the best experience for yourself and your fellow attendees.

Consent is:

  • Mutual - All parties agree
  • Ongoing - The conversation is always open
  • Verbal - If it’s not a “yes” it’s a no
  • Enthusiastic - Without question marks
  • Sober - Fully awake and present
  • Reversible - There’s space to say no as you go
  • Informed - Knowing exactly the permissions being given, recognizing that power influences the ability to give it
  • Freely Given - Without coercion, manipulation, or convincing
We hope you will say with us:
“I am committed to being engaged in an experience where every voice is heard, believed, and encouraged to thrive in the safety that I will build here.”

Green Flags (Positive Behavior to Look For)


✅     We honor our differences always, centering them when appropriate.
✅     Be aware of your personal boundaries, and the boundaries of others.
✅     Walking taxis - When walking outside the conference, go with a group. There’s strength in numbers.
✅     Be sure to take care of your body - good nutrition and sleep are important!
✅     Check in daily with fellow attendees about their conference experience.
✅     If you are feeling under the weather, please take care of yourself, and consider how your presence might affect other attendees.

Red Flags (What to Watch Out For)

🚩     Language that excludes, judges, or shames others
🚩     Unwanted physical contact or proximity
🚩     Body language that exudes discomfort
🚩     Making light of infractions of safety. Statements such as, “I’m just joking.” Or, “You take things too seriously.”
🚩     Talking over or ignoring the voices of others

When You See Red Flags

If you feel comfortable in the moment, we invite you to stand with the victim and encourage better behavior from the attendees causing harm.

Check with the victim after the incident to see if they’re okay or open to other forms of support.​

Safety is possible when we work together to build an environment that supports everyone participating. It takes bravery to build safe spaces, and we are grateful to have you be a part of that process.