Code of Conduct

SXSW London - Ethical Framework

Our Code of Conduct is our public statement setting out our principles. It applies to all those participating in SXSW London events in any way, both in-person and online, including partners, speakers, musicians, contributors, delegates, venues, suppliers and our workforce.

SXSW London is a major business and arts festival that fosters open debate and helps creative people achieve their goals by serving as a platform for engaging, thought-provoking conversations and experiences. SXSW London celebrates creative exchange, collaboration and curiosity. We champion environments where diverse industry voices learn, challenge, inspire and build understanding.

SXSW London is not a place for behaviour that is off-topic, abusive, illegal, intimidatory or conducive to the spread of misinformation.

SXSW London defines inappropriate behaviour as that which undermines the spirit of SXSW London, including any form of written, verbal or physical abuse or threats, the use of derogatory or discriminatory language, gestures or actions, any or all forms of harassment or discrimination, or any other targeted comments which may violate any laws or cause harm to another SXSW London participant before, during or after the SXSW London events, whether in-person, at satellite events, via the SXSW London mobile app, through social media channels, using the SXSW London submissions portal, while engaging in any online aspect of the events, or any other method of communication.

SXSW London may take action at its discretion to address any individual(s) or group(s) it believes fail to meet the standards set out in this Code of Conduct, including, without limitation, revoking the violating parties’ credentials without refund and/or revoking the violating parties’ right to participate.

Please contact hello@sxswlondon.com if you believe you’ve observed or experienced a violation of this Code of Conduct, and SXSW London will work to assess the situation via our internal processes and to respond as soon as possible. Every incident reported will be taken seriously and dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Notifying SXSW London does not constitute or replace a notification to police or other authorities as applicable.

All suspected violations of the law should be reported to the police. If you feel unsafe in your immediate situation, alert our staff, move to a safe location and dial 999.