Size of PDF Poster
As this is a virtual conference, we do not have a size requirement. In previous years, we used A0 size (841mm X 1189mm). There are no size requirements for stacks created in the e-poster environment.
Readability
The official language for the posters is English.
Even though our attendees aren't browsing your posters in a poster hall, don't make them zoom in too much! Please make sure all PDFs and image files use text at a reasonable size. For adequate visibility, it is recommended that headers be sized at least 48 points, and body text at least 20 points.
Layout
The following instructions apply to the classic single-panel poster, but it is recommended that posters in other formats also follow applicable instructions.
All posters should include a poster title, author(s) name(s) and affiliations, introduction, and conclusion.
Posters should be self-contained and self-explanatory, allowing different viewers to proceed on their own while the author is free to supplement or discuss points raised in inquiry. It is not necessary to include the entire research history; present only enough data to support the conclusions and show the originality of the work.
Avoid overcrowding figures and cramming too many numbers into tables. Legends and titles should accompany all figures, tables, photographs, etc., for identification.
Company (including non-profits) or university logos may be displayed in the lower right corner of the poster. Logo size on the final poster can be no greater than 3 inches (7.5 cm) high and 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide. No other commercial activity or advertising may be displayed on the poster. Please follow the Poster Content Guidelines below to ensure your poster meets scientific standards. Not complying with this rule may result in the poster being removed.
Your poster may also include:
- Diagrams and charts
- Reaction schemes
- Tables recordings, graphs, etc.
- Photographs
- Written text, such as abstract or summary, introduction, method, results, and conclusion
Some effects that may be used in a poster include:
- Colors (very effective in diagrams and charts)
- Transparent overlays
- Samples of materials, models, etc.
Additional eposter options:
- Audio
- Video
- Supporting Documents
- Links
- Social Media
Recommendations
- Font styles: Arial, Verdana, Times or Times New Roman, Garamond, Georgia, Symbols (math equations only)
- Font sizes:
- Title: sans serif, 48 pt
- Subtitles and Section Titles: sans serif, 36 pt
- Main Text: serif font, 24 recommended, no smaller than 12 pt
- Text design:
- Avoid shadow, emboss, engrave, or underline formats for text
- Keep text horizontal
- Use several columns
- Use lines or reasonable gutter spaces between columns
- Image format: .wmf; .jpg; .bmp; .gif; or .tif.
- Image resolution: 300 pixels per inch
Poster Content Guidelines
Scientific and technical posters use the following divisions, or similar:
- Title
- Abstract/Introduction
- Methods
- Results
- Conclusion
- References
Title
Your title should be the name of your presentation. It should be informative, but brief and attention-catching. By default, your abstract title will be how your poster is listed in the program. If you need to change the title, please
contact us to get the listing updated.
Abstract/Introduction
Your abstract should include all information necessary to understand the objective and/or hypothesis of your study. What problem are you trying to solve?
Methods
List your tools and procedures, being as specific yet concise as possible. Include all information necessary for another person to understand how you generated the data for your study.
Results
Present your data as clearly and straightforwardly as possible. It is recommended to use graphs and tables where appropriate.
Conclusion
Summarize what the data mean with regards to reaching your original objective and/or proving your hypothesis.
References
Acknowledge key sources used in the study.
Further Reading for Classic Poster Creation
