Poster Sessions

Dimensions

• Maximum size: 1.8 meters W x 1.2 meters H (6 feet W x 4 feet H)

• Allow for a 2.54-centimeter (1-inch) border

Font Requirements

• Paragraph/captions — 24 points (0.9 centimeters high) Minimum

• Headers — 36 points (1.2 centimeters high) Minimum

• Use different colors and textures/symbols for each line or bar.

• Use a serif font (e.g., Times) for the main text.

• Use a non-serif font (e.g., Arial or Helvetica) for headers and labels. 

Important Details

• Highlight authors’ names and contact information

• Make sure diagrams or charts can be read from 2 meters away.

• Allow for a 2.54-centimeter (1-inch) border

Best Practices

• Organize the poster so it is clear, orderly, and self-explanatory. 

• Group similar ideas together.

• Label elements as I, II, III; or 1, 2, 3; or A, B, C. 

• Avoid clutter (e.g. too much text).

• Include key details such as background, results, and conclusion.