PyCon India 2023 is not just about code and technology. It's about creating an atmosphere where all attendees can learn, collaborate, and grow together.

PyCon India 2023 welcomes everyone and is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, physical appearance, disability, neurotype, race, religion, political opinion, culture, or employment.

We don’t tolerate harassment, exclusionary or offensive behaviour of any kind. This includes but is not limited to offensive verbal comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, sexual images in public spaces, deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention.

Why a Code of Conduct Matters

The CoC isn't just a set of rules; it's a commitment to fostering an environment where every everyone can learn, collaborate, discuss, and grow together without any fear of discrimination, harassment, or disrespect. It's our commitment to maintaining a safe space where diversity is celebrated, and all voices are valued.

So, when you attend PyCon India 2023, remember that the Code of Conduct isn't just a formality. It's a collective promise to make our event an enriching experience for everyone.

The Code of Conduct applies to speakers, participants, sponsors, volunteers, and organizers at the venue of the PyCon India 2023 Conference, pre-event & post-event informal gatherings, related online forums, and all conference-related events organized by PyCon India.

Please read our complete Code of Conduct.

Being Respectful and Reporting Incidents

As a member of the PyCon India 2023 community, to make the event a friendly and delightful experience for everyone, one should:

• Be kind, sensitive, understanding t and respectful to other attendees.
• Listen with empathy when someone has a different perspective.
• Talk to the volunteers if you see something inappropriate or feel something is wrong.
• All communication should be appropriate for a professional audience, including people from many different backgrounds.
• Do not insult or put down attendees or engage in any action that violates the open, welcoming, and sharing spirit of - the conference.

If you are being harassed or notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please reach out to us at coc@in.pycon.org before, during, or after the conference.

Feel free to contact a conference volunteer to report any such incidents. Volunteers will be wearing "PyCon India Volunteer" badges.

The Code of Conduct Committee

If you are unable to locate a conference volunteer or would prefer to report directly to the Code of Conduct Committee, please feel free to contact any of the following committee members. The Help desk can assist you in finding them at the venue:

• Nivesh Krishna (CoC Chair)
  • Code of Conduct Workgroup
  • vniveshkrishna.98 at gmail dot com
• Vandana PV (Diversity & Inclusion Chair)
  • Diversity Workgroup
  • pv.vandana29 at gmail dot com
• Amritha Madam
  • Communications Workgroup
  • madamamritha at gmail dot com
• Bhanu K
  • R&D initiatives Workgroup
  • talk2kish at gmail dot com
• Kalyan Prasad
  • Co-Conference Chair
  • kalyan.prsd at gmail dot com
• Snehith Allamraju
  • Co-Conference Chair
  • snehith_allamraju_2019 at cba dot isb dot edu
• Sanchit Balchandani
  • Conference Chair
  • balchandani.sanchit at gmail dot com

Join Us in Upholding the CoC

As we gear up for PyCon India 2023, we invite all the speakers, participants, sponsors, volunteers, and organizers to uphold the principles of our Code of Conduct. By doing so, we contribute to an event that reflects the best of the Python community – a place of collaboration, support, and growth. Let's ensure that PyCon India remains a hub of innovation and learning, where everyone's contribution is respected and valued.