tEQuitable is an independent third-party Conference Ombuds that provides a neutral and impartial resource for you to get advice when you’ve experienced an uncomfortable situation.

We’ve partnered with Grace Hopper Celebration to provide you with a sounding board to discuss matters concerning any Code of Conduct related behaviors and activities that affected your conference experience.

There are no minimum requirements to engage with a tEQuitable Ombuds. If what you encountered felt inappropriate or made you feel uncomfortable, we are here to help.

To engage with tEQuitable, you can click on either button below:

• Submit an incident feedback form

• Speak with a tEQuitable Ombuds via phone

What is a Conference Ombuds?

A Conference Ombuds is an independent, impartial, and neutral resource for conference attendees to obtain information, seek guidance, and discuss options for how they can deal with concerns that they may experience or observe at a conference.

If I schedule a call, who will I talk with?

The person you talk with by phone is a Conference Ombuds. They serve as a neutral sounding board, and resource to discuss any matters concerning Code of Conduct related behaviors and activities, or if you were made to feel uncomfortable.

How can a Conference Ombuds help me?

A Conference Ombuds will...

• Provide a safe place

• Listen carefully and actively seek to understand concerns

• Help the visitor analyze complex issues and difficult situations

• Help the visitor identify and clarify their needs and interests

• Refer the visitor to resources and services

• Help the visitor identify options and potential solutions

• Serve as an impartial party