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<h1>Diversity, Sustainability, & Inclusion</h1>
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-<h2>Diversity</h2>
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Open source projects such as PostgreSQL are stronger when all members of our community have an active voice in its leadership and development. Towards that goal,
our objective is to increase the participation of diverse community members PostgresOpen. Members of communities who have not historically been well-represented
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<h5 class="card-title mb-4">Code of Conduct</h5>
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- PostgresOpen is a non–profit, community–run conference series in the United States focused on PostgreSQL,
- the world’s leading open source database.
- Our conference delivers two days packed with tutorials and presentations about PostgreSQL and related
- technologies, one day of extended trainings, and the usual hallway and social track.
+ We apply a strict <a href="{{link("policies/")}}">anti-harassment policy</a> to our event to make sure we create a safe space for everyone. It includes clear
+ language, clear consequences, and multiple reporting options in terms of method and to people of different genders.
+ This Code of Conduct will be enforced. All attendees, sponsors, team members and vendors will be expected to abide by it.
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<h5 class="card-title mb-4">Venue</h5>
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- PostgresOpen is a non–profit, community–run conference series in the United States focused on PostgreSQL,
- the world’s leading open source database.
- Our conference delivers two days packed with tutorials and presentations about PostgreSQL and related
- technologies, one day of extended trainings, and the usual hallway and social track.
+ Our venue for this year's conference is committed to making hotels, amenities, and services accessible
+ to all guests regardless of abilities and disabilities. More information about accessibility at this year's
+ chosen venue can be found on the <a href="https://www.rosencentre.com/accessibility/">hotel's website.</a>
+ Additional information on the venue along with related airport and transportation details can be found on
+ our <a href="{{link("venue/")}}">Venue & Hotel</a> page. Gender neutral toilets are also available!
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<h5 class="card-title mb-4">Childcare</h5>
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- PostgresOpen has committed to providing an environmentally friendly conference experience, involving an organized approach
- to introducing sustainable materials and processes throughout the conference. 2019 is the first year of PostgresOpen's sustainable
- approach, and we are working on making small, manageable changes in order to move on to more widespread and effective permanent
- changes to how our conference is managed. Our goal is to contribute in a meaningful way towards a greener and more sustainable
- future.
+ We will be providing on-site childcare during all 3 days of the conference through Sunshine Babysitting.
+ They provide a comprehensive register of sitters who are background checked and competently trained in CPR and first aid.
+ Games, toys, and crafts are provided! This service is made available at no cost for all attendees.
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<h5 class="card-title mb-4">Food Accommodations</h5>
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- We always work to provide a quiet space for people to use for whatever purpose that they need. Need to do
- a bit of work? Are you a speaker who wants to look over your slides? Do you just need a quiet place to sit
- for a while and relax while getting away from the crowds. Regardless of the reason, we always make sure a
- room is available for that purpose.
+ All attendees have the option while registering for the conference to provide any information regarding desired food
+ accommodations or allergies.
+ </p><p>
+ We work with our venue to ensure we can provide adequate nutrition options for every
+ attendee based upon allergies and other dietary requirements detailed (such as Gluten, Nuts, or Shellfish allergies,
+ or Vegan or Kosher dietary restrictions).
</p>
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<h5 class="card-title mb-4">Sustainability</h5>
<p class="card-text">
- We always work to provide a quiet space for people to use for whatever purpose that they need. Need to do
- a bit of work? Are you a speaker who wants to look over your slides? Do you just need a quiet place to sit
- for a while and relax while getting away from the crowds. Regardless of the reason, we always make sure a
- room is available for that purpose.
+ PostgresOpen has committed to providing an environmentally friendly conference experience, involving an organized approach
+ to introducing sustainable materials and processes throughout the conference. 2019 is the first year of PostgresOpen's sustainable
+ approach, and we are working on making small, manageable changes in order to move on to more widespread and effective permanent
+ changes to how our conference is managed. Our goal is to contribute in a meaningful way towards a greener and more sustainable
+ future.
+ </p>
+ <p>
+ To that end, we have committed to several actions that will improve our environmental impact from the conference, including but
+ not limited to:
</p>
+ <ul>
+ <li>Recycling and composting systems will be put in place with convenient and well-marked receptacles.</li>
+ <li>Lights and equipment will be kept turned off when not in use through the use of motion sensors.</li>
+ <li>Explicit effort will be made to utilize food that is locally grown, organic, low in processing, and/or purchased in bulk.</li>
+ <li>Wherever possible, disposable dishes, cutlery, straws, stir-sticks, napkins, etc. will not be used for coffee breaks or meals.</li>
+ <li>Leftover materials from the conference, such as reusable tote bags, will be donated to appropriate nonprofit organizations such as food banks.</li>
+ </ul>
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