Guidelines for the Poster Session
- Dimensions of each poster should be 200 cm (width) X 100 cm (height) mounted horizontally.
- All posters will be arranged by topic.
- The first author of the poster abstract is responsible for the proper assembly, mounting, and presentation of his/her poster.
- The poster board surface consists of wood. Pushpins/stapler pins can be used to mount the poster. Each presenter must provide pushpins for his/her display.
- At the top of each poster, you should post a label stating the title, authors, and author affiliations. Logos and advertising material must NOT be used.
- The official language at the Poster Session will be English.
- Illustrations and text must be read from a distance of at least one-and-a-half meters away. The poster should be understandable without oral explanation.
All lines should be heavily drawn. - In the planning of your poster presentation, remember that the poster will be available for viewing and discussion for several hours.
- The poster should contain an abstract, an introduction, methodology, results and discussion with illustrations (e.g. figures, tables) conclusions and recommendations.
It should follow the diagram below:
Suggestions - It is helpful to bring handouts of your poster, as well as your business cards, to pass out to those who are interested.
- If circumstances prevent you from making your presentation, you must arrange for a substitute to present your paper. Presenters are expected to discuss their work with scientists visiting their poster display particularly during the coffee breaks of the conference.
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