Article 1: Core Principles (The "Como Commitments")

• Chatham House Rule Supremacy: Unless a session is explicitly designated as “on the record,” or has photo/video operators in the room, all information shared is for attribution-blind learning. In such case, you may use insights, but not reveal speaker identity or affiliation. Breach of this rule is grounds for immediate expulsion.

• Intellectual Property & Non-Disclosure: Do not record, photograph, or transcribe private sessions without explicit written consent. Respect preliminary, unreleased data. Treat all business presentations as privileged information.

Personal & Professional Respect: Harassment, intimidation, aggressive lobbying, or any form of discrimination is a zero-tolerance offense

Article 2: Prohibited Conduct Beyond standard harassment policies, the following are strictly forbidden:

• Corporate Espionage Lite: Attempting to extract proprietary data, unreleased financial data, or unreviewed regulatory strategy under false pretenses.

• Aggressive Networking: Cornering a speaker, interrupting a closed group discussion or a meal, or using access credentials to stalk or pressure another attendee.

• Weaponized Anonymity: Using pseudonymous badges, recording devices, or AI wearables (e.g., smart glasses with recording).

• Influence Peddling: Offering gifts exceeding €500 in value, or seeking exclusive access, policy positions, or investment terms.

• Physical & Environmental Safety: Operating drones over conference airspace or grounds, tampering with AV or security systems, or any action endangering the historic villa.

Article 3: Digital & Communications Conduct

• Verified Identity Only: Your registration name must match your legal ID on file. "Observation only" guests have no speaking rights.

• No Social Media Warfare: Do not livestream, quote out of context, or name-call other attendees publicly. Use the official WTC’s feedback channels for disputes.

• Phishing & Social Engineering: Attempting to deceive others into revealing login credentials or private contacts is a criminal offense and will be reported to Italian authorities.Article 4: Reporting & Enforcement How to Report

• In person: WTC Ombudsperson (WTC Silver pin).

• Emergency: Dial 112 (Italian emergency) then inform security.

Article 5: Venue & Lake Como Specifics.

• Historic Property Protocol: No food or drink in the frescoed halls of the Villa. No leaning on or touching 18th-century artworks.

• Sustainable Luxury: Reusable water bottles only (refill stations provided). Please use the ferry shuttle system—private water taxis cause wakes that erode the shoreline.

• Health Safety: If you test positive for COVID-19 or other contagious illness, attend remotely.

Article 6: Post-Conference Accountability

• All sessions are ethically audited. If, within 30 days post-conference, evidence emerges that an attendee materially misrepresented a deal, violated a signed NDA, or committed fraud discussed at WTC, the Code applies retroactively for banning and public disclosure of the violation (excluding private data).

Agreement

• By registering for and/or attending the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress, you acknowledge that:

• You have read and will abide by this Code.

• You consent to reasonable security screening (bag checks).

• You waive no legal rights but agree that the WTC organising Committee has sole discretion over immediate safety decisions.