Events and workshops

Code of Conduct

In order to establish and maintain an inclusive environment we ask attendees, volunteers, speakers, facilitators and organisers to agree to the following code of conduct.

  • Have respect for all fellow participants. We should all create a harassment-free event for everyone regardless of gender, age, sexual identity, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion or belief. Harassment will not be tolerated in any form.
  • Help create a safe and welcoming environment. We can do this by being open to diverse points of view, by inviting other people to join and by keeping things people share confidential if they specify it.
  • Do not assume everyone has the same context. Encourage questions.
  • Listen to others, and ensure that all activities are respectful, participatory, and productive.
  • Consider your environment and minimise loud noises.
  • Provide constructive, helpful feedback rather than criticising. You can download a poster on giving feedback for tips.
  • Stay on topic as we only have a limited amount of time. If a conversation goes off topic we may ask you to hold off on the conversation until a more suitable time.
  • Be present – please try to make the most of the event. Engage with discussions and workshops as much as you feel comfortable. We want everyone to learn from others and meet people working on similar challenges. If you’re unable to attend, please cancel your ticket as soon as possible so people on the waitlist can attend.
  • Attendees should not record video or take photographs of sessions run unless specified by session runners. You can take screenshots of presentation slides for personal use or shared within a government context unless stated otherwise by the session runners.
  • Be considerate of what you share on social media. Do not share any content, insights or links from sessions without the explicit permission of the session runners.

The event organisers reserve the right to ask anyone in violation of these policies to not participate in further activities.

Organisers will reinforce this code throughout event engagements. If you have any concerns, contact any of our organisers immediately. Organisers will be wearing a Design System Day t-shirt.

Alternatively you can email the Design System Day inbox at design-system-day-enquiries@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk and a member of the team will get back to you.

List of organisers:

  • Bee Butler
  • Calvin Lau
  • Chris Ballantine-Thomas
  • Imran Hussain
  • Izabela Podralska
  • Kam Nijjar
  • Katrina Birch
  • Kelly Lee
  • Kim ‘beeps’ Grey
  • Nora Brodian
  • Owen Jones
  • Patrick Cartlidge
  • Romaric Pascal
  • Trang Erskine

(These guidelines are adapted from the Practical Service Design community guidelines, Afrotech Fest code of conduct, Code for America code of conduct, UKGovcamp code of conduct, and Services Week 2021 code of conduct codes of conduct.)

Need help?

If you’ve got a question about the GOV.UK Design System, contact the team.