All presenters are expected to prepare a poster. Please consult the following guide when preparing your poster.
The usable area of the poster board will be 1m high x 0.7m wide (approximately 39in high x 27in wide).
The top of the panel should contain the abstract number, title of the abstract, and the names of the authors.
The top section of the poster board will be at eye level for the great majority of viewers and is therefor the best location for the text. Properly drawn charts and diagrams will still be easy to read in the middle of the poster board, but you should make every effort not to use the space at the bottom of the board.
A poster should be arranged like a page with several columns so that it can be read from left to right and from top to bottom.
Professionally drawn tables and illustrations will greatly increase the effectiveness of any poster presentation.
Set up the poster about an hour before the session begins. Proofread it again. The hour will allow for any necessary repairs or alterations and for chatting with other presenters.
The best approach is to minimize the number of details presented in the poster and to communicate specific data during discussions with visitors.
As with any oral presentation, clarity of expression is essential; technical jargon, highly specialized vocabulary, and unfamiliar abbreviations should be avoided. Direct eye contact with your audience will assist your listeners. Watch for areas of the poster that draw the most attention. Use the observations for additional explanations or to elicit useful comments from the audience. Think of it as an on-the-spot peer review. Encourage viewers to ask questions. Ask questions to encourage discussion, but avoid arguments.
At the end of the session, please disassemble the display, collect and pack up odds and ends, put scraps and waste in the trash, and leave the display area as clean as it was when you arrived.
No blackboards will be available in the poster area.
To attract readers from across the exhibit hall, the poster must possess an element that catches the eye. A color graphic of unusual shape or startling clarity may draw crowds while large arrows or other symbols act as attention-getting devices.
On a poster, everything should be large except for the number of words.
Emergency supplies are often in short supply at the conference site. Supplies that may be needed and should be at hand include: