Rules & regulations

GSMA provides a positive, harassment-free Event experience for all Attendees, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age or religion. GSMA does not tolerate harassment in any form. The use of harassing language and imagery (including that of a sexualised nature) is not appropriate at any GSMA Event or related social activity sponsored or organised by GSMA. Any Attendee found to be violating GSMA’s anti-harassment policy, may be sanctioned or expelled without a refund at GSMA’s sole discretion. 

Examples of harassment include, but are not limited to: 

• Verbal comments or actions related to gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, age, or religion;
• Use of sexual images in public spaces;
• Deliberate intimidation, stalking or following;
• Unauthorised photography or recording;
• Use of sexualised or harassing content in presentations;
• Inappropriate physical contact;
• Unwelcome sexual attention; and
• Advocating for or encouraging any of the above behaviour.

If at any time You are made to feel unsafe or unwelcome at a GSMA Event, or witness this behaviour towards others, please report it as soon as possible. Reports can be made either personally onsite to GSMA staff or emailed to conduct@gsma.com. Regardless of the reporting method, the name and/or company reporting a harassment incident will be held in strictest confidence. Onsite staff will have been briefed to immediately escalate incidents. 

If an Attendee engages in harassing behaviour, or GSMA reasonably suspects that an Attendee is engaging in harassing behaviour, GSMA retains the right to take any lawful actions to maintain a positive Event environment for all other Attendees. This includes warning the offending Attendee or the expulsion of the offending Attendee from an Event, with no refund, and without any liability whatsoever. Any Attendee asked to cease harassing behaviour, is expected to comply immediately. 

Exhibitors, advertisers, sponsors, partners, vendor stands, and all Event related activities sponsored or organised by GSMA, are also subject to GSMA’s anti-harassment policy. Exhibitors should not use sexualised images, activities, or other material. Stand staff (including volunteers) should not wear sexualised clothing/uniforms/costumes, or otherwise create a sexualised environment. Please see the dress code section below for further guidance.