Expanding participation in computing is central to the goals of the IEEE Computer Society and all of its conferences. The IEEE Computer Society is firmly committed to broad participation in all sponsored activities, including but not limited to technical communities, steering committees, conference organizations, standards committees, and ad hoc committees that welcome the entire global community. IEEE’s mission to foster technological innovation and excellence to benefit humanity requires the talents and perspectives of people with many disciplinary backgrounds. All individuals are entitled to participate in any IEEE Computer Society activity free of discrimination and harassment.