Code of Conduct

Last updated: September 2026

1. Scope

This Code of Conduct applies to everyone taking part in Future of Interior Spaces spaces, including the FOIS Community, the FOIS Conference, and FOIS Awards — whether interactions take place in person, such as at an event, or online, such as in community channels, comments, or correspondence connected to FOIS.

2. Expected behaviour

We want FOIS spaces to be welcoming, professional, and productive for everyone in the interior design industry. We expect everyone to:

• treat other participants, speakers, organisers, and staff with respect and courtesy;
• engage professionally, including when in disagreement;
• respect differences of background, experience, and perspective;
• follow the reasonable instructions of event organisers and staff.

3. Unacceptable behaviour

The following, among other things, will not be tolerated in FOIS spaces:

• harassment of any kind, including unwelcome comments about a person's identity or characteristics;
• discriminatory remarks or jokes;
• intimidation, threats, or deliberately disruptive behaviour;
• unwelcome physical contact or invasion of personal space;
• unwelcome sexual attention, or sexual or violent imagery or language that is out of place in a professional setting;
• sustained disruption of talks, sessions, or community discussions.

4. Sponsors and exhibitors

Sponsors, exhibitors, and partners at FOIS events are expected to follow this Code of Conduct in the same way as any other participant, including in how they staff booths, run demonstrations, and represent their brand. Promotional material and booth conduct should be professional and free of sexualized or discriminatory content.

5. Reporting a concern

If you experience or witness behaviour that concerns you in a FOIS space, please report it to hello@futureofinteriorspaces.com. Please include as much detail as you're comfortable sharing — what happened, when and where, and who was involved — so we can look into it properly. At in-person FOIS events, event staff will be identifiable and available to assist with an immediate concern. We will handle reports as discreetly as the circumstances allow.

6. No retaliation

We will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who reports a concern in good faith or who cooperates with a review under this Code of Conduct.

7. What happens next

Reports are reviewed by FOIS. Depending on the circumstances, this may result in a warning, removal from an event or community space, or exclusion from future FOIS activities, at FOIS's discretion. Where someone is removed from an event under this Code, no refund will be given.

8. A living document

This Code of Conduct may be updated from time to time as FOIS's community, conference, and awards programming grow. The most current version will always be posted here.

This Code of Conduct is issued by Maven School of Interior Decoration and Design, operator of Future of Interior Spaces.