Inclusion & Accessibility

CppNorth believes in an open, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere.

Our Commitment

CppNorth believes in an open, inclusive, and welcoming atmosphere. Therefore we plan the conference with inclusivity in mind. In fact, it is our first priority with planning. We recognize that no framework is perfect and we work to evolve our inclusivity framework continuously.

Here is what you can expect from us:

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Safety & Respect

We have a code of conduct team ensuring that the conference is a safe and respectful place to learn, collaborate, and have fun.

Accessibility

Our venue is small and fully accessible, accommodating those attendees with mobility needs.

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Quiet Rooms

We provide dedicated quiet rooms for those who need a break from the noisy conference environment.

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Dietary Planning

We publish our snack and meal plans ahead for those who have dietary restrictions and need to plan accordingly. Our event is hosted in downtown Toronto, with many food choices nearby.

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Fair Speaker Selection

Talk submissions are evaluated at first without speaker identity to make room for new speakers with interesting topics to share.

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Speaker Support

Flexible timeline for submission of talks and advice on how to submit the best possible talk will be provided.

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Inclusive Facilities

We provide dedicated all gender washrooms.

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Online Safety

Discord is moderated to ensure conversation is respectful. Published YouTube comments are moderated and turned off entirely when requested.

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Flexible Stage Setup

Stage and podium design allows for a wide variety of needs. Podiums can be moved, ramps can be installed. Let us know what you need.

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Social Connection

We plan events for connecting and socializing for those attending alone.

Dedicated Code of Conduct Team

We have a dedicated Code of Conduct team which makes sure we are hosting the most inclusive event possible.

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Diverse Team
Multiple perspectives
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Always Available
During the conference
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Confidential
Safe reporting process
Read Our Code of Conduct

Help Us Improve

We're Always Learning

Please let us know any areas that we are missing. Your feedback helps us continuously improve our inclusivity framework and make CppNorth better for everyone.

inclusion@cppnorth.ca

Special Accommodations

Need specific accommodations for the conference? We're here to help. Reach out to us early so we can work together to ensure your CppNorth experience is accessible and enjoyable.

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