Poster presentations
Poster Guidelines for Presenters
Format and Mounting
- Size & orientation: A0 portrait (841 mm × 1189 mm)
- Mounting: Each board will have 4 pins; you may bring sticky Velcro dots if preferred
Essential Content
- Title & authors: Include all contributor names and affiliations
- Problem or objective: What you studied and why it matters
- Approach: A brief, high-level explanation of methods or framework
- Key findings: Prioritise visualisation over dense text
- Takeaway message: What an attendee should remember
Readability and Design
- Font size: Large enough to read from ~1-2 metres (title ~100 pt; text ≥28 pt)
- Layout: Use clear sections and logical flow
- Colour: 2-3 colours maximum; ensure strong contrast for accessibility
- Graphics: Use high-resolution figures; avoid clutter
- White space: Leave ample margins so the poster is not visually dense
Communicating Across Disciplines
- Audience: Aim to make your poster accessible to non-specialists
- Clarity: Use concise, straightforward language
- Jargon: Minimise specialised terms and define them when necessary
- Relevance: Highlight the broader significance of your work for audiences outside your discipline
During the Poster Session
- Prepare a short 1-2 minute overview of your project
- Be ready to discuss your methods at different levels of technical detail
- Consider adding a QR code to share supplementary materials
People’s Choice Poster Award
A People’s Choice Poster Award will be determined via online voting, with posters available on the conference website in advance. Please ensure your poster is clear, engaging and accessible to readers who may review it ahead of the event.