The International Conference on Neuromorphic Computing and Engineering (ICNCE 2026) website currently provides specific details regarding abstract submission and important dates, but it does not yet display a formal, integrated “Data Privacy Policy” or “Code of Conduct” document.
However, since the conference is hosted at Eurogress Aachen and is supported by Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) and the NeuroSys cluster, it must comply with standard German data protection laws (GDPR/DSGVO) and the professional ethics of its sponsoring organizations.
Below is a draft based on the legal requirements for a German-hosted academic conference and the standards of the neuromorphic computing community.
1. Data Privacy Policy
This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Controller: The controller responsible for processing your data is the Organizing Committee of ICNCE 2026, supported by Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH (Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße, 52428 Jülich, Germany).
Data We Collect:
- Registration Data: Name, affiliation, email address, and dietary requirements.
- Submission Data: Abstracts, author names, and professional biographies.
- Technical Data: IP addresses and cookies used for website functionality (essential cookies only).
Purpose of Processing:
- To manage your registration and participation in the conference.
- To evaluate and publish academic contributions (posters and oral presentations).
- To communicate important updates regarding the event.
Legal Basis: Processing is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract) for registration and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) for organizing a scientific event.
Data Retention: Personal data will be deleted after the conclusion of the 2026 conference cycle, except for published research metadata and data we are legally required to archive (e.g., financial records).
Your Rights: Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase your data, and the right to object to processing. Requests can be sent to the organizing team via the contact details provided on the ICNCE-2026 contact page.
2. Code of Conduct
ICNCE 2026 is an interdisciplinary community. We are committed to a harassment-free experience for everyone.
Expected Behavior:
- Professionalism: All participants (speakers, attendees, and sponsors) are expected to behave professionally and treat others with respect.
- Inclusivity: We welcome participants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, race, or religion.
- Constructive Critique: Scientific debate should be robust but respectful. Personal attacks are strictly prohibited.
Unacceptable Behavior:
- Harassment, intimidation, or discrimination in any form.
- Sustained disruption of talks or other events.
- Unwelcome sexual attention or inappropriate physical contact.
- Photography or recording of speakers/posters without explicit permission.
Consequences & Reporting: Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behavior, the organizers may take any action they deem appropriate, including expulsion from the conference without a refund.
How to Report: If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a member of the conference staff or email the organizers immediately.
Important Note for the User:
If you are the administrator of this website, you should ensure that:
- Imprint (Impressum): You include a legally required “Impressum” under German law (§ 5 TMG), identifying the legal entity behind the site.
- Consent: Any registration forms should include a checkbox for users to agree to these terms before submitting personal data.
- Specifics: Verify the contact email and specific data protection officer for Forschungszentrum Jülich or the NeuroSys cluster to include their official details.