SAS2027 is committed to promoting scientific excellence, gender balance, scientific freedom and diversity. As an international scientific conference, we recognise that scientific progress benefits from the exchange of ideas, experiences and perspectives across disciplines, institutions, countries and communities.

We aim to provide an open, inclusive and respectful environment in which all participants can engage in scientific discussion, present their research and establish new collaborations.

Gender Balance

SAS2027 recognises the importance of gender equality and balanced representation in the scientific community. We are committed to promoting gender balance throughout the conference, including in the scientific and organising committees, among invited speakers, session chairs and other programme contributors.

When developing the scientific programme and selecting invited speakers, we will consider gender representation alongside scientific excellence, expertise, research interests, career stage and geographical representation. We recognise the importance of providing visibility and opportunities to researchers of all genders and ensuring that scientific contributions are valued equally.

We will monitor gender representation among invited speakers and use this information to support transparency and continuous improvement in the organisation of future meetings.

For further information, please consult the IUCr Policy on Gender Balance 

Scientific Freedom

SAS2027 supports the freedom of scientists to conduct research, communicate scientific findings, exchange ideas and participate in international scientific activities.

Open scientific exchange and international collaboration are essential to the advancement of science. The conference aims to provide a forum in which participants can present and discuss scientific work, engage in constructive debate and exchange perspectives in a professional and respectful environment.

We support the principles of non-discrimination and equal opportunity in scientific participation, recognising the importance of enabling researchers to contribute to scientific discussions and collaborations without undue barriers.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

SAS2027 values diversity as an important contributor to scientific excellence, innovation and collaboration. We welcome participants from different countries, institutions, disciplines, career stages and backgrounds, and recognise the importance of creating opportunities for a broad range of researchers to contribute to the scientific programme.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which participants are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, disability or other personal characteristics.

We aim to encourage broad representation among speakers and contributors, support constructive scientific discussion and promote respectful interactions throughout the conference.

All participants share a responsibility to contribute to a welcoming environment in which different perspectives can be expressed and discussed openly and professionally.

Our Commitment

Through these commitments, SAS2027 seeks to contribute to a scientific community in which excellence, openness, equality and mutual respect go hand in hand.

We encourage all participants, speakers and organisers to support these principles and help make SAS2027 an inclusive and welcoming international scientific meeting.