IEEE Policies

IEEE Ethics Statement

IEEE strives to achieve the highest standards of integrity and endeavors to conduct business around the world in a responsible and ethical way. It is important that those who act on the organization’s behalf ensure IEEE’s compliance by adhering to the same standards and expectations. The IEEE code of Conduct describes the commitment of IEEE members and staff to the highest standards of integrity, responsible behavior, and ethical and professional conduct. Find the IEEE Code of Conduct at https://www.ieee.org/about/ieee_code_of_conduct.pdf

The IEEE NPSS and SOFE2019 reaffirm their commitment to an environment free of discrimination and harassment as stated in the IEEE Code of Conduct, IEEE Code of Ethics, and IEEE Nondiscrimination Policy.

Reports of violations, or concerns regarding potential violations, of IEEE Policies or the IEEE Code of Conduct can be filed anonymously through EthicsPoint at +1 888 359 6323 or by submitting an online report at https://secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/en/report_custom.asp?clientid=20410

IEEE Non-Discrimination Policy

IEEE is committed to the principle that all persons shall have equal access to programs, facilities, services, and employment without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by IEEE policy and/or applicable laws. For more information on the IEEE policy visit http://www.ieee.org/about/corporate/governance/p9-26.html?WT.mc_id=hpf_pol.

IEEE Event Photography Statement

Attendance at, or participation in, this conference constitutes consent to the use and distribution by IEEE of the attendee’s image or voice for informational, publicity, promotional and/or reporting purposes in print or electronic communications media. No flash photography will be used.

Video recording by participants and other attendees during any portion of the conference is not allowed without special prior written permission of IEEE.

Photographs of copyrighted PowerPoint or other slides are for personal use only and are not to be reproduced or distributed. Do not photograph any such images that are labeled as confidential and/or proprietary.

Contact

Questions?Have a complements? Please contact: sofe2019@ieee.org

Ombudsman

Please immediately address all complaints and report any problems regarding the conduct of SOFE2019 directly to the conference ombudsman. Your concerns will be addressed promptly.

Ombudsman contact info:
Charles Neumeyer
neumeyer@ieee.org
904-466-6421