JSConf Iceland 2018 will be held at Harpa, Reykjavik. Our mission is to provide an inclusive and accessible conference for all attendees.
What to expect at the conference venue
- There are parking places for disabled next to the entrance to Harpa from the indoor parking.
- The building is accessible for everyone with a lift that connects the floors.
- All doors are accessible to the disabled and accessible restrooms are located widely around the building.
- There are both gendered and gender neutral bathrooms.
- For blind or sight-impaired people that require assistance in getting around, please contact organizers in advance either on Slack or via email.
- All talks will be in English. We will also provide live captions.
- Anyone with mobility, hearing or vision issues can reserve a front-row seat, please contact organizers in advance either on slack or via email.
- Service dogs are welcome.
- Our speakers have been advised to avoid using epilepsy-inducing videos and animations, however we cannot fully guarantee compliance.
- Any food served will include vegan and non-vegan options, with clear allergy labels.
- Beverages (coffee, tea and water) will be available at all times.
- Wi-Fi and outlets will be available.
- We have a media policy in place, with lanyards indicating if attendees are comfortable with being photographed or recorded.
- A Code of Conduct response team is available throughout the entire event to address any incidents or microaggressions.
What to expect at our parties
- All party venues are accessible to the disabled.
- All parties will be catered, and we will be providing alcoholic beverages as well as soft drinks. Drinking straws will be available.
- Any food served will include vegan and non-vegan options, with clear allergy labels.
- Our media policy also applies at our parties.
- Service dogs are welcome.
- A Code of Conduct response team is available throughout the parties to address any incidents or microaggressions.
Contact
If you’re in need of any further assistance or have questions, do not hesitate to contact the organizing team.