Code of Conduct

State of Social is a place to learn, connect, and exchange ideas with people from across the digital and social industry. What makes the event special is the community around it. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and welcome.

Our Commitment

State of Social welcomes attendees of all backgrounds and identities. This includes, but is not limited to, differences in ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, politics, or personal preferences. Discrimination, harassment, or any form of exclusionary behaviour is not tolerated.

Expected Behaviour

All attendees, speakers, sponsors, staff, and partners are expected to:

  • Treat others with respect and consideration
  • Engage in professional, courteous, and inclusive behaviour
  • Be mindful of personal boundaries and shared spaces
  • Follow all venue rules and event instructions

Unacceptable Behaviour

Unacceptable behaviour includes, but is not limited to:

  • Discriminatory, offensive, or demeaning language or behaviour
  • Harassment, intimidation, bullying, or threats
  • Unwanted physical contact or sexual attention
  • Disruptive, aggressive, or unsafe conduct
  • Behaviour that interferes with the experience or safety of others

Reporting an Issue

If you experience or witness behaviour that breaches this Code of Conduct, or if you see someone in distress, please notify a member of the State of Social team or Optus Stadium staff as soon as possible.

Reports* will be handled discreetly and respectfully. Information will remain confidential where possible, noting that details may need to be shared if involvement of venue security or emergency services is required.

Consequences of Breach

State of Social reserves the right to take appropriate action in response to breaches of this Code of Conduct. This may include:

  • A verbal warning
  • Removal from the event without refund
  • Exclusion from future State of Social events
  • Referral to venue security or relevant authorities

All decisions regarding enforcement of this Code of Conduct are made at the discretion of State of Social representatives and are final.

Health & Safety

We ask all attendees to act responsibly and consider the wellbeing of others. If you are feeling unwell, please do not attend the event. State of Social may implement reasonable health and safety measures in line with venue requirements or public guidance at the time of the event.

Agreement

By purchasing a ticket and attending State of Social, you agree to comply with this Code of Conduct. Failure to do so may result in removal from the event without refund.

State of Social reserves the right to amend this Code of Conduct at any time.

*All reports will remain completely confidential. However, if the State of Social or Optus Stadium teams have to involve third parties (i.e. the police), we may have to share your details. This policy is based on several other policies, including Google events anti-harassment policy, Pycon 2013 Code of Conduct, and Yxyy Community Code of Conduct.