POSTER GUIDELINES

Poster exhibition

Poster requirements

There are two designated areas for poster presentations at the conference venue, Hotel Post. During February, we will decide which area is best suited for your poster.

The purpose of a poster

The purpose of your poster is to convey your message and arouse interest, curiosity and attention.

In the recommendations below, you will find many useful tips for creating a truly engaging poster.

Content Checklist

Make sure your poster clearly includes:

the abstract title
the authors’ names
the subject matter
your conclusions
the significance of this research
a summary of the research conducted or the experience shared.

Recommendations

Keep it simple – focus on one or two main points.
Avoid long text and use subheadings to structure the content.
Start with the main results and conclusions.

Use bullet points, summaries, and simple charts or infographics to make it easier to read and to explain the results. But do not add too much detail.

Dimensions and margins

The poster should measure 70×100 cm. Make sure the margins are wide enough for a balanced look.

Main title

The title should be concise, descriptive, and preferably one or two lines.
Use a font size of 4–5 cm (approximately 114 pt), with sentence case capitalisation.

Body Text

Black text provides the best contrast.
Align text to the left for best readability.
Start with a brief introduction that summarises the content.
Use a font size of at least 1 cm (approximately 32 pt), which is readable from a distance of two meters.
Divide the text into paragraphs containing 5–6 lines, with approximately 40–50 characters per line.
Avoid abbreviations.

Images

Use relevant photos or graphics to minimise textual content.
Make sure the image is suitable for 70×100 cm printing. If in doubt, ask the printing office.

Tables and Charts

Place descriptive headings above each table or chart.
Make sure all text in tables and charts is horizontal.
Confirm print quality with the printing office when in doubt.

Margins

If you need more space, you are probably trying to fit in too much information. Shorten your text and stick to the space, including the margins.

Colours

Limit the number of colours. Bright colours can highlight your poster, but may also reduce the quality of color images.

High contrast between text and background works best, such as black text on white or light backgrounds. Avoid white text on colored backgrounds for longer sections.

Author names

Author names do not need to be visible from a distance. Use a smaller font size and place the names below the main title or in the footer on the right.

Timetable

Finish your poster well in advance.

Besides writing the text and creating the graphics, plan time for printing as well.