CHAOSS Badging Initiative is meant to encourage open source projects and event organizers to obtain our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion badges for the purposes of leadership self-reflection and self-improvement around the ways that they are centering DEI. This badging initiative uses CHAOSS DEI metrics that address issues that are critical to making open source projects and events a safe space and inclusive for everyone.
The DEI Badging initiative is structured in two parts:
- DEI Event Badging focused on Open Source Events, and Conferences
- DEI Project Badging focused on Open Source Projects and Software (Coming Soon)
How does DEI Event Badging work?
Once an event organizer applies for the DEI badge, the application goes through a human review, where two reviewers examine the event’s application, making sure it is in line with either our in-person or virtual event review checklist.
This is a transparent and open process, as all reviews and feedback are done publicly.
Once the review is concluded, we award badges according to the performance of the review. These badges come in four different levels.
When an event is awarded the DEI Badge, it tells potential speakers, sponsors, and attendees how much the event organizers are concerned about making their events diverse and inclusive to everyone.
How to Apply for a DEI Event Badge?
Thank you for showing interest in DEI Badging for your event. The Event Badging section is about measuring the inclusivity of different open source events and conferences through a human peer-review process.
Before you Start
For additional information, please visit the official DEI Event Badging Repository. In order to submit an application for your event/conference, review the following documents:
- Event Submission Requirements: This document describes the minimum requirements for an event/conference to be eligible for a CHAOSS badging process
- Event Submission Guidelines: This document describes guidelines and steps on how an event can gain a badge under the CHAOSS Badging program.
Make sure to fill out all fields
Please Note
Once you click “submit,” you must use your GitHub account
Submit your Event for a CHAOSS Badge
In-Person Event Badge Submission
Event Demographics
This event commits to Speaker Diversity & Inclusion.References
Detail the process for measuring Event Demographics.
Provide an example of an opt-out option on the Event registration page if available.
(For example, the option of Prefer not to answer)
Provide an example of a demographics text input box on the Event registration page if available.
(For example, an alternative identity input for gender)
Criteria:
Measuring Demographics - The Event has a process for measuring speaker demographics.
Opt-Out - The Event provides an opportunity to opt-out of providing demographic data.
Text Input - The Event provides a text box to input certain data such as Gender, Race, or Ethnicity
Inclusive Experience at Event
This event commits to Attendee Diversity & Inclusion.References
Provide an example of the Event Feedback page if available.
Is the event team using feedback from previous event's attendees, speakers, and volunteers to improve DEI at this event?
(If so, provide an example)
Does the event team plan to use feedback from this event's attendees, speakers, and volunteers to improve DEI at future events?
(If so, provide a summary of the strategy involved)
How can attendees learn more about accessibility at the event?
Does the event platform allow attendees to suggest future accommodations for the event?
(If yes, provide the process)
Will the event platform be accessible to attendees and speakers after the event?
(If yes, provide the name of the platform)
Criteria:
Speaker Inclusivity - The Event requests feedback from speakers regarding Diversity & Inclusion.
Attendee Inclusivity - The Event requests feedback from attendees regarding Diversity & Inclusion.
Retention - The Event incorporates feedback from past events, or has a strategy to incorporate feedback into future iterations of the event.
Accessibility Requests - Attendees are able to inquire if accomodations are available and make suggestions for future accomodations at events.
Session Accessibility - Event attendees are able to access the event platform after the event.
Code of Conduct at Event
This event commits to the Code of Conduct at Event.References
Is the code of conduct posted at Event venue?
Provide the link for the Event Code of Conduct.
Criteria:
Findability - It is possible to find the Code of Conduct on the Event website.
Clarity - Event Code of Conduct provides a definition of expected behaviour.
Reporting venue - The event has a venue for reporting violations of the CoC at the event website.
Support at Event - The Event Code of Conduct provided information about possible methods to provide support to victims of inappropriate behavior.
Enforcement - The participants in the Event are required to accept the Code of Conduct.
Diversity Access Tickets
This event commits to the Diversity Access Tickets.References
How many different types of diversity access tickets are available for the event?
What are the criteria for qualifying for a diversity access ticket?
Provide a link to the page containing information about Diversity Access Tickets.
Criteria:
Availability - The event provides one or more Diversity Access Tickets.
Ticket allocation - The Event has a process for allocating diversity access tickets.
Findability - The information about Diversity Access Tickets is public.
Family Friendliness
This event commits to Family Friendliness.References
Does the Event provide childcare facilities for its attendees and speakers?
What are the other ways that a family-friendly environment is being created in the Event?
Provide relevant links related to family friendliness at the Event.
Criteria:
Availability - The Event provides one or more services/facilities for families.
Findability - The information about the family friendly services provided at the Event is easy to find on the website.
Event Accessibility
This event commits to Event Accessibility.References
Is the Event in a wheelchair-accessible venue?
Are speakers given guidance about creating slides that are colorblind accessible?
Is signage at the event and the event website colorblind accessible?
Does the Event provide other accessibility accommodations, or will upon request?
Provide relevant links related to event accessibility at the Event.
Criteria:
Wheelchair Accessible - The Event is in a wheelchair-accessible venue.
Colorblind Accessible - The Event guides speakers and provides colorblind-friendly signage.
Other Accommodations - The Event will provide other accommodations as requested.
Findability - The information about the accessibility accommodations provided at the Event is easy to find on the website.
Event Location Inclusivity
This event is aware of non-inclusive event locations.References
CHAOSS Metric Document
Equality Index for LGTBQ+ Community by Location
Disability Laws and Acts by Country/Area
To the best of your ability, has the Event's geographic location been checked against lists of places of concern for the following demographics: sexual and gender minorities, people with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, women, or religious minorities?
To the best of your ability, have the Event's dates been checked for other events happening in the same location at the same time that could potentially bring harm to a subset of any attendees?
In what ways does the event communications address or acknowledge any cause for concern for marginalized attendees?
Criteria:
Inclusivity Check - The Event organizers check for potential vectors of harm due to cultural differences, civil unrest, and local legislation in the event's location.
Findability - Any cause for concern is communicated to attendees and is easy to find on the website.
Public Health and Safety
This event commits to public health and safety procedures and provisions.References
Have you participated in the Public Health Badging Program?
Please provide a link to the Badges received from the Public Health Pledge Badging Program
Please provide a link to information about public health and safety on the event website.
Criteria:
PHPledge Badging Check - The Event organizers have participated in the Public Health Badging Program.
Findability - Information about public health and safety procedures and provisions is publicly available on the event website.
Once you click "submit", you must use your GitHub account to finalize the issue on their Website by clicking "Create New Issue".
Virtual Event Badge Submission
Event Demographics
This event commits to Speaker Diversity & Inclusion.References
Detail the process for measuring Event Demographics.
Provide an example of the Event Feedback page if available.
Provide an example of an opt-out option on the Event registration page if available.
(For example, the option of Prefer not to answer)
Provide an example of a demographics text input box on the Event registration page if available.
(For example, an alternative identity input for gender)
Inclusive Experience at Event
This event commits to Attendee Diversity & Inclusion.References
Provide an example of the Event Feedback page if available.
Is the event team using feedback from previous event's attendees, speakers, and volunteers to improve DEI at this event?
(If so, provide an example)
Does the event team plan to use feedback from this event's attendees, speakers, and volunteers to improve DEI at future events?
(If so, provide a summary of the strategy involved)
How can attendees learn more about accessibility at the event?
Does the event platform allow attendees to suggest future accomodations for the event?
(If yes, provide the process)
Will the event platform be accessible to attendees and speakers after the event?
(If yes, provide the name of the platform)
Criteria:
Speaker Inclusivity - The Event requests feedback from speakers regarding Diversity & Inclusion.
Attendee Inclusivity - The Event requests feedback from attendees regarding Diversity & Inclusion.
Retention - The Event incorporates feedback from past events, or has a strategy to incorporate feedback into future iterations of the event.
Accessibility Requests - Attendees are able to inquire if accomodations are available and make suggestions for future accomodations at events.
Session Accessibility - Event attendees are able to access the event platform after the event.
Time Inclusion for Virtual Events
This event commits to Attendee Diversity & Inclusion.References
Are speakers able to pre-record their presentations, as opposed to presenting them live?
Can attendees change video quality on the Event platform while viewing a presentation?
Criteria:
Pre-Recording - Speakers have the ability to pre-record presentations.
Network Bandwidth Options - Attendees are provided with more than one option for video playback quality.
Code of Conduct at Event
This event commits to the Code of Conduct at Event.References
Is the code of conduct posted at Event venue?
Provide the link for the Event Code of Conduct.
Criteria:
Findability - It is possible to find the Code of Conduct on the Event website.
Clarity - Event Code of Conduct provides a definition of expected behaviour.
Reporting venue - The event has a venue for reporting violations of the CoC at the event website.
Support at Event - The Event Code of Conduct provided information about possible methods to provide support to victims of inappropriate behavior.
Enforcement - The participants in the Event are required to accept the Code of Conduct.
Diversity Access Tickets
This event commits to the Diversity Access Tickets.References
How many different types of diversity access tickets are available for the event?
What are the criteria for qualifying for a diversity access ticket?
Provide a link to the page containing information about Diversity Access Tickets.
Criteria:
Availability - The event provides one or more Diversity Access Tickets.
Ticket allocation - The Event has a process for allocating diversity access tickets.
Findability - The information about Diversity Access Tickets is public.
Event Accessibility
This event commits to Event Accessibility.References
Is a form of closed-captioning provided?
Does the Event provide other accessibility accommodations, or will upon request?
Provide relevant links related to event accessibility at the Event.
Criteria:
Availability - The Event provides closed-captioning.
Other Accommodations - The Event provides other accommodations as requested.
Findability - The information about the accessibility accommodations provided at the Event is easy to find on the website.
Once you click "submit", you must use your GitHub account to finalize the issue on their Website by clicking "Create New Issue".
# In-Person Event Submission
## Requirements
- Event Name: {pnameIP}
- Link to the Event Website: {linkwebIP}
- Are you an organizer of this event? {linkorgIP}
## Event Demographics
- [{EDIP}] This event commits to Event Diversity and Inclusion.
- `Q` Detail the process for measuring Event Demographics.
- `A` {EDIP1}
- `Q` Provide an example of an opt-out option on the Event registration page if available.
- `A` {EDIP2}
- `Q` Provide an example of a demographics text input box on the Event registration page if available.
- `A` {EDIP3}
## Inclusive Experience at Event
- [{IEEIP}] This event commits to the Code of Conduct at Event.
- `Q` Provide an example of the Event Feedback page if available.
- `A` {IEEIP1}
- `Q` Is the event team using feedback from previous event's attendees, speakers, and volunteers to improve DEI at this event?
- `A` {IEEIP2}
- `Q` Does the event team plan to use feedback from this event's attendees, speakers, and volunteers to improve DEI at future events?
- `A` {IEEIP3}
- `Q` How can attendees learn more about accessibility at the event?
- `A` {IEEIP4}
- `Q` Does the event platform allow attendees to suggest future accomodations for the event?
- `A` {IEEIP5}
- `Q` Will the event platform be accessible to attendees and speakers after the event?
- `A` {IEEIP6}
## Code of Conduct at Event
- [{COCIP}] This event commits to the Code of Conduct at Event.
- `Q` Is the code of conduct posted at Event venue?
- `A` {COCIP1}
- `Q` Provide a link for the Event Code of Conduct.
- `A` {COCIP2}
## Diversity Access Tickets
- [{DATIP}] This event commits to the Diversity Access Tickets.
- `Q` How many different types of diversity access tickets are available for the event?
- `A` {DATIP1}
- `Q` What are the criteria for qualifying for a diversity access ticket?
- `A` {DATIP2}
- `Q` Provide a link to the page containing information about Diversity Access Tickets.
- `A` {DATIP3}
## Family Friendliness
- [{FFIP}] This event commits to Family Friendliness.
- `Q` Does the Event provide childcare facilities for its attendees and speakers?
- `A` {FFIP1}
- `Q` What are the other ways that a family-friendly environment is being created in the Event?
- `A` {FFIP2}
- `Q` Provide relevant links related to family friendliness at the Event.
- `A` {FFIP3}
## Event Accessibility
- [{EAIP}] This event commits to Event Accessibility.
- `Q` Is the Event in a wheelchair-accessible venue?
- `A` {EAIP1}
- `Q` Are speakers given guidance about creating slides that are colorblind accessible?
- `A` {EAIP2}
- `Q` Is signage at the event and the event website colorblind accessible?
- `A` {EAIP3}
- `Q` Does the Event provide other accessibility accommodations, or will upon request?
- `A` {EAIP4}
- `Q` Provide relevant links related to event accessibility at the Event.
- `A` {EAIP5}
## Event Location Inclusivity
- [{ELIIP}] This event commits to Event Location Inclusivity.
- `Q` Has the Event’s location been checked against lists of places of concern for the following demographics: sexual and gender minorities, people with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, women, or religious minorities?
- `A` {ELIIP1}
- `Q` Have the Event's dates been checked for other events happening in the same location at the same time that could potentially bring harm to a subset of any attendees?
- `A` {ELIIP2}
- `Q` The Event website addresses or acknowledges any cause for concern for marginalized attendees.
- `A` {ELIIP3}
## Public Health and Safety
- [{PHIP}] This event commits to Public Health and Safety.
- `Q` Have you participated in the Public Health Pledge Badging Program?
- `A` {PHIP1}
- `Q` Provide a link to the PHPledge Badges received.
- `A` {PHIP2}
- `Q` Provide a link to publicly available information about public health and safety on the event website.
- `A` {PHIP3}
# Virtual Event Submission
## Requirements
- Event Name: {pnameVI}
- Link to the Event Website: {linkwebVI}
- Provide verification that you are an event organizer: {linkorgVI}
## Event Demographics
- [{EDV}] This event commits to Event Diversity and Inclusion.
- `Q` Detail the process for measuring Event Demographics.
- `A` {EDV1}
- `Q` Provide an example of an opt-out option on the Event registration page if available.
- `A` {EDV2}
- `Q` Provide an example of a demographics text input box on the Event registration page if available.
- `A` {EDV3}
## Inclusive Experience at Event
- [{IEEV}] This event commits to the Code of Conduct at Event.
- `Q` Provide an example of the Event Feedback page if available.
- `A` {IEEV1}
- `Q` Is the event team using feedback from previous event's attendees, speakers, and volunteers to improve DEI at this event?
- `A` {IEEV2}
- `Q` Does the event team plan to use feedback from this event's attendees, speakers, and volunteers to improve DEI at future events?
- `A` {IEEV3}
- `Q` How can attendees learn more about accessibility at the event?
- `A` {IEEV4}
- `Q` Does the event platform allow attendees to suggest future accomodations for the event?
- `A` {IEEV5}
- `Q` Will the event platform be accessible to attendees and speakers after the event?
- `A` {IEEV6}
## Time Inclusion for Virtual Events
- [{TIVEV}] This event commits to Time Inclusion for Virtual Events.
- `Q` Are speakers able to pre-record their presentations, as opposed to presenting them live?
- `A` {TIVEV1}
- `Q` Can attendees change video quality on the Event platform while viewing a presentation?
- `A` {TIVEV2}
## Code of Conduct at Event
- [{COCV}] This event commits to the Code of Conduct at Event.
- `Q` Is the code of conduct posted at Event venue?
- `A` {COCV1}
- `Q` Provide a link for the Event Code of Conduct.
- `A` {COCV2}
## Diversity Access Tickets
- [{DATV}] This event commits to the Diversity Access Tickets.
- `Q` How many different types of diversity access tickets are available for the event?
- `A` {DATV1}
- `Q` What are the criteria for qualifying for a diversity access ticket?
- `A` {DATV2}
- `Q` Provide a link to the page containing information about Diversity Access Tickets.
- `A` {DATV3}
## Event Accessibility
- [{EAV}] This event commits to Event Accessibility.
- `Q` Closed captioning is provided for this event.
- `A` {EAV1}
- `Q` Other accommodations are provided, or will be provided upon request.
- `A` {EAV2}
- `Q` Provide a link to the page containing information about Event Accessibility.
- `A` {EAV3}