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About IDWeek

About

Advancing Science, Improving Care

IDWeek is the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America, the HIV Medicine Association and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. Conference programming highlights the latest updates and breakthroughs on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infections, including HIV and emerging pathogens. IDWeek features over 100 sessions and symposia as well as a series of premeeting workshops dedicated to focused learning on infectious diseases topics. In addition, the Exhibit Hall brings together leading industry partners, publishers and nonprofit organizations showcasing the latest diagnostics, therapeutics, technologies and resources supporting infectious diseases practice, research and education.

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Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct

In order to provide a professional atmosphere in which diverse participants may learn, network and participate in an environment of mutual respect, IDWeek is committed to providing a safe and productive environment free of discrimination, hostility, harassment and retaliation based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. IDWeek has a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and retaliation and is committed to enforcing this policy at all IDWeek activities or events.

Prohibited conduct includes:

  • Discrimination, harassment or retaliation of any kind
  • Harassment or intimidation based on any of the protected characteristics enumerated above or protected by law
  • Sexual harassment or intimidation, including unwelcome sexual attention, stalking or unsolicited physical contact
  • Harassment, intimidation or coercion based upon a position as a board member, committee member or any position of influence
  • Abusive, lewd or threatening conduct
  • Bullying, harassment or unprofessional conduct toward conference participants, staff clients or any affiliate of IDWeek
  • Physical violence or threats of violence
  • Sexually charged communications or conduct

Participants are asked to observe these additional rules:

  • The unauthorized recording or transmission of any event session, presentation, demo, video or content in any format is not allowed.
  • Do not engage in disruptive behavior in presentations during any conference sessions, or at networking and social events organized by IDWeek throughout the conference. All participants must comply with the instructions of the moderator or IDWeek staff/security.
  • Presentations, postings and messages should not contain unauthorized promotional materials, special offers, job offers, product announcements or solicitations for services. IDWeek reserves the right to remove such messages and potentially ban sources of those solicitations. 
  • Participants should not copy or take screenshots of Q&A or any chat room activity that takes place in the meeting app.

IDWeek encourages reporting of all perceived incidents of unacceptable behavior, regardless of the offender’s identity or position. Individuals who believe they have been the victim of or a witness to such conduct should report the incident to IDWeek staff at 703-740-4691 or to IDWeek staff on premises. If the complaint involves IDWeek’s CEO or Board of Directors, the complaint should be reported to the VP of organizational development at 703-740-4960.  All involved parties should keep concerns confidential and only disclose information on a need-to-know basis. If it is determined that an individual has engaged in prohibited conduct, IDWeek shall determine the appropriate action to be taken, which may include, but is not limited to:

  • Private reprimand
  • Expulsion from the IDWeek activity or event without warning or refund
  • Implementation of conditions upon attendance at future IDWeek activities and events
  • Removal of the individual as a board or committee member
  • Restriction from attendance at future IDWeek activities and events

 

Policies

IDWeek Policies

Bullying is unwelcome, aggressive behavior (including verbal, social or physical in nature) involving the use of influence, threat, intimidation or concern to dominate others in the professional environment. 

Harassment includes verbal, written or physical conduct that denigrates or shows hostility toward an individual based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Harassment is defined as behavior that is severe or pervasive enough to create an environment that a reasonable person would consider to be intimidating, hostile, offensive or abusive. Examples include but are not limited to commenting on or making fun of a person’s religious beliefs, using racially biased epithets, stalking or deliberate intimidation. 

This policy reflects IDWeek’s commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive meetingenvironment, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.*

Vaccination Status Update: Effective immediately, the “Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy” is no longer in effect.  Attendees, speakers, employees and guests are no longer required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination to access IDWeek or participate in organization-related activities.
Voluntary Vaccination: While vaccination is no longer mandatory, IDWeek strongly encourages all attendees, employees of partner Societies, vendors and guests to consider getting vaccinated to contribute to the overall health and well-being of themselves, their colleagues, and the community. These considerations are in alignment with CDC recommendations.
Health and Safety Measures: Vaccination status will no longer influence access to facilities, travel, or participation at IDWeek. However, we strongly support individual decisions to mask and practice hand hygiene protocols.
Compliance with Other Measures:Attendees, employees and guests are reminded to adhere to any relevant health and safety guidelines and protocols issues by local health authorities or  gulatory bodies.
Review and Amendments: This amended policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with the CDC’s stance on COVID-19 and related health measures.

*Subject to change based on new evidence and recommendations. 
Last updated Sept. 21, 2023

Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, comments, gestures, or contact of a sexual nature whether on a one-time basis or in a continuous series of incidents that might reasonably be expected to offend or embarrass an individual. Some examples of sexual harassment include but are not limited to offensive comments, inappropriate touching, engaging in derogatory stereotypes about members of a particular gender, telling obscene jokes, discussing sexual activities, the use of sexual language and imagery, accessing pornographic internet sites while on IDWeek premises and network or offering professional advantages, coercion or attempted coercion in return for sexual favors.

Any person who believes that he or she is the victim of inappropriate conduct, including sexual or other forms of harassment or bullying, or that a colleague or IDWeek affiliate has been the subject of harassment, should promptly report the incident to IDWeek staff at 703-740-4961 or IDWeek staff on premises, identifiable by yellow lanyards with red “staff” ribbons. If the complaint involves IDWeek’s CEO or Board of Directors, the complaint should be reported to the VP of organizational development at 703-740-4960.  All involved parties should take care to keep concerns confidential and only disclose information on a need-to-know basis. 

All concerns will be treated seriously. IDWeek will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident and will keep the complaint and investigation confidential to the extent practicable. If the investigation leads IDWeek to conclude that an individual has committed an act of harassment, that individual will be subject to appropriate action, up to and including expulsion from the event premises.