Your poster should capture the interest of conference attendees and spark conversations. Start by outlining the story you want to tell and consider drafting a narrative before designing your poster. There are many online resources with tips for creating effective scientific posters.
Each presenter is responsible for producing and bringing their poster to the conference.
Poster size: A0
- 118,9 x 84,1 cm
- 46,8 inches x 33.1 inches
- Portrait format
Suggested font sizes
- Headings: Minimum 72 point, maximum 158 point
- Section titles: Minimum 46, maximum 56
- Text: Minimum 24, maximum 36
- Strive for consistency across headings and sections.
Font type
- Use common and legible fonts (e.g. Arial, Verdana, Helvetica, Times or Calibri)
- Avoid capital letters, italics and underlined text
Spacing and size
- Use sufficient space. Do not overcrowd the poster
- Line-spacing should be set to between 1.2 and 2.0 to allow the reader greater ease to move from line to line
- If possible, increase the space between the characters (e.g. to 125%)
- A typical text block is associated with a particular heading and could hold about 100 words
Images, colours and graphics
- Use caption for images
- Do not write text on a patterned background, on top of photos, illustrations or graphics
- Ensure sufficient resolution when printed (minimum 300dpi)
Design
- Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background. For posters many people prefer dark background and white letters
- Use matt paper for your posters. Glazed paper will reflect the light and reduce the readability.
- We encourage you to create a digital version of your poster that can be easily accessed, e.g. via a QR code. This will allow participants with different needs and preferences to view your work more conveniently.