The Organising Committee of the International Conference Dark Matter and Stars: Multi-Messenger Probes of Dark Matter and Modified Gravity is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment that promotes the constructive exchange of scientific ideas. All participants—including attendees, speakers, session chairs, organisers, staff, volunteers, and sponsors—are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner that contributes to the advancement of science.
All stakeholders of the meeting have to:
- Respect and value diversity.
- Treat others with tact, courtesy, and respect.
- Refrain from, and actively discourage, all forms of discrimination.
- Communicate with care and restraint, recognizing that words or actions not intended to be offensive may nevertheless be perceived as such.
- Avoid offensive, demeaning, or disparaging remarks or actions, particularly those based on sex, age, religion, beliefs, nationality, culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, status, disability, family situation, or any other characteristic protected by anti-discrimination laws.
Unprofessional conduct includes inappropriate behaviour both during conference sessions and elsewhere at the conference venue. This includes, but is not limited to, sustained disruption of talks or events, repeatedly making negative or hostile comments, pressuring others to respond when they do not wish to do so, intimidating or inappropriate language or behaviour, unwelcome jokes or remarks, unwanted physical contact or attention, offensive images, photography without consent, stalking, or any other behaviour related to the conference that disturbs participants, conveners, or organisers before, during, or after the event.
The organisers reserve the right to decline participation from individuals without an academic affiliation.
Any violations of this Code of Conduct must be reported immediately to the Local Organising Committee. Sanctions for inappropriate or harassing behaviour may include a verbal warning, removal from the meeting without refund, withdrawal of financial support, or notification of the appropriate authorities. Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern or files a complaint will not be tolerated.
Statement regarding the Russian war against Ukraine
The ICDMS 2026 Organising Committee strongly condemns the illegal and brutal war inflicted by Russia on the people of Ukraine. In response, and in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the ICDMS 2026 will not accept registrations or contributions from participants affiliated with institutes from the Russian Federation and Belarus. Scientists employed by these institutions may participate in the conference activities only as private individuals.
This Code of Conduct reflects the commitment of the Dark Matter and Stars conference to a respectful, inclusive, and high-quality scientific environment.
ICDMS2026 confidential reporting form
This form is intended to provide conference participants with a confidential way to report incidents of harassment, discrimination, inappropriate conduct, or other behaviour that may violate the conference's Code of Conduct.