Safety and Security at our Conferences

1. Introduction

The safety, and security of everyone attending the Conference is our utmost priority. To achieve this, Elsevier works closely with the venue and suppliers to undertake risk assessments and develop safety and security protocols for each Conference.

The policies and procedures below apply to everyone attending the Conference, in whatever capacity, including (but not limited to): delegates, exhibitors, sponsors, presenters, staff members, contractors, sub-contractors, security, and anyone else who attends the Conference.

2. On-site security measures

During the Conference, a variety of security measures are implemented to protect you and maintain a safe environment. In particular:

• You are required to wear the Conference ID badges provided to you at all times whilst entering and attending the Conference;

• Security safeguarding measures and operational plans are in place at our Conferences, which may include but are not limited to:

  • badge/ ticket verification (e.g. at the Conference entrance)

  • possible bag checks

  • monitored security surveillance/ CCTV

  • uniformed and covert security guards

  • crowd management, stewards, signage, barriers and loudspeaker announcement as Elsevier determines is necessary

  • Walkthrough or handheld scanners

You are required to:

• Ensure you allow enough time to comply with our entry requirements and remain patient and courteous while undertaking any security checks.

• Keep personal property with you at all times and do not leave any items unattended. Elsevier is not responsible for any lost or missing property.

• Refrain from attending with any baggage which is not strictly necessary for your attendance at the Conference.

• Report anything that looks unusual, suspicious, or out of place to a member of security or Conference personnel.

• Carry a recognized form of photo ID (e.g. driver license, identity card) with you at all times during the Conference.

• Comply with all Conference policies, signage and instructions of Conference personnel, e.g. with respect to crowd management etc.

• Refrain from attending the Conference if you are not feeling well.

• Respect the personal boundaries of everyone else attending the Conference.

• Dispose of your badge inside the Conference area on your final visit to the Conference or on your return home and not in the waste bins located immediately outside the Conference to prevent mis usage by others.

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