That's not really what it says though - "Report the harassment incident (preferably in writing) to a conference staff member - all reports are confidential, please do not disclose public information about the incident until the staff have had sufficient time in which to address the situation. "
It's saying 'please tell us first and give us a chance to sort it out to everyone's satisfaction'.
It's saying 'please tell us first and give us a chance to sort it out to everyone's satisfaction'.
That's really not tricky at all.