Poster Sessions

Facilitated Poster Sessions

This involves a short (3-5 minute) presentation from each poster presenter highlighting key points from their poster followed by group discussion. The purpose of facilitated poster sessions is to allow an opportunity for participants to share ideas and insights and interact around a theme addressed by a variety of related posters.

Dedicated Poster Session

During this time poster presenters stand by their posters as delegates view the posters. This encourages attendees to participate in extended discussion with the poster authors regarding their specific poster.

Suggestions for Effective Posters:

1) Letters and numbers should be large enough to be readable from 1.5 m. For example, font size recommendations for Arial font: Title = 72pt; Author and affiliation = 48 pt; Text = 36 pt. Use simple typeface and use bold type for headings.

2) Use bullets, and keep text to a minimum. Don't crowd information onto the poster.

3) Keep figures and tables simple.

4) Use a simple background and colour scheme that does not detract from the information being presented.

5) Excessive use of organized logos or advertisements is discouraged

6) If possible, provide miniaturized copies of the poster (e.g., 22 cm x 28 cm; 8.5" X 11") and your business card.

7) Provide an envelope where people can leave their business card requesting additional information.

8) Include a recent photo of yourself in the upper right-hand corner so that people can find you for discussion later.