What is a Poster Presentation?

A poster presentation engages an audience by sharing research and ideas in a concise and visually appealing format. Poster sessions are a common presentation format at conferences, trade shows or community meetings. 

A poster presentation is typically comprised of two parts:

1. A physical or digital poster combining brief sections of text with infographics, tables, graphs and other elements summarizing your research
   
   

2. A brief oral explanation of your work delivered in an elevator pitch style or through more casual conversations with passing colleagues

A poster presentation is an opportunity to engage in two-way conversation about your research and let the audience get to know you personally.

Poster presentations encourage interaction and feedback, and can be more relaxed than giving a formal talk. The audience can absorb information at their own pace, ask questions about your work and findings, and offer constructive criticism. 

Poster presentations can also help you network with other researchers or professionals in your field, and may even spark future collaborations. 

Academic Conferences 

Poster sessions are a standard at most academic conferences. Researchers and students often present their work through posters to share early research findings and engage in discussions about their topics of study.

Trade Shows and Exhibitions

Industry-specific trade shows and exhibitions often have poster displays to highlight new products, initiatives,  technologies, and research in various sectors.

School Events 

Educational institutions often organize poster presentations as part of student projects, research days, or open-house events to showcase student work.

Public Awareness Campaigns

Non-profit organizations, government agencies and advocacy groups may use poster presentations to raise awareness of important issues, campaigns or community initiatives at events or gatherings.