CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY

This Code of Conduct Policy of The Airline Group of the International Federation of Operational Research Societies (AGIFORS) approved by AGIFORS Council on August 19, 2025 requires that all participants conduct themselves during AGIFORS activities in a professional manner that is welcoming to all participants and free from any form of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or retaliation. Participants agree to treat each other with respect and consideration to create and ensure a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment.

All participants in AGIFORS activities agree to comply with this Code of Conduct Policy. “All participants” includes, but is not limited to, members, attendees, guests, speakers, sponsors, authors, reviewers, volunteers, and entrants.

This Code of Conduct Policy applies to all AGIFORS activities, which include but are not limited to:

• Any meeting or call, whether in-person or online, whose purpose is to conduct or discuss matters related to AGIFORS business, events, publications, awards, or initiatives.
• Any element of an AGIFORS conference or workshop, such as technical sessions, tutorials, tours, receptions, business meetings, and networking events.
• Any component of the review process associated with an AGIFORS student or fellow nomination process.
• Any communications that are hosted by AGIFORS.
• Any AGIFORS-sponsored social activity.
• Any non-AGIFORS activity, where the person is acting as a representative of AGIFORS, including posts on social media sites.

Participants are expected to avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, physical appearance, body size, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law. Harassment, including but not limited to sexual harassment, or disruptive behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, any behavior or language that is inappropriate, aggressive, or intimidating; unwelcome jokes or comments; unwanted touching or attention; stalking; harassing photography or recording; offensive or sexually oriented images; and aggressive physical behavior. Promoting or encouraging any of the above behavior is likewise prohibited.

AGIFORS reserves the right to take any necessary and appropriate action against a participant who engages in any form of harassment or inappropriate behavior in violation of this Policy, including removal of the participant from the event or barring the individual from future events. If there is a question of immediate danger, action may be taken to ensure immediate safety of all participants regardless of any procedure that may follow.