Poster Format & Size

Size: A1 (59.4 cm x 84.1 cm) is recommended; do not exceed 1m x 1m (whiteboard size).

Material: Matt finish preferred (reduces glare from lighting).

Text:

• Title: 50 pt minimum (clear and visible from 1-2 feet).
• Body text: 25 pt minimum (easy to read from a distance).
• Fonts: Arial or Times New Roman, sans serif for headings.
• Avoid full uppercase or bold paragraphs.

Layout:

• Use columns, not rows for better readability.
• Introduction in the upper left, conclusion in the lower right.
• Use large type in short, separated paragraphs.
• Figures should be clear, have captions (1-2 lines), and include a legend if needed.
• Use numbered or bulleted lists to convey points clearly.

Content:

• No abstract required.
• Include the title, author names, and affiliations.
• Display purpose, methods, results, and key takeaways.
• Highlight both positive and negative aspects of the work.

Photographs:

• High contrast and sharp focus.
• Indicate scale where relevant.

Poster Fixing & Display

• You are responsible for bringing and setting up your poster.
• Fixing materials: Bring your own; limited supplies available at the Secretariat.
• Posters will be displayed by topic or theme.
• Must be removed by the end of the same day.

Poster Award

• Best Poster Award announced on the last day of the conference.
• Award presented by the chief guest.
• Take time to make your poster visually appealing and clear.

E-Poster Guidelines

• Displayed digitally at the venue and on the website.
• Single-page with static text and images.
• Cannot be modified after submission.
• Use dark backgrounds with light fonts (or vice versa) for readability.
• Avoid red and green fonts or backgrounds (hard to read).

Virtual Video Presentation

• Formats: .avi, .mp4, or .flv video recordings OR a PowerPoint with recorded voice.
• Time limit: 15 minutes.

• PowerPoint guidelines:
• .ppt format only.
• Use Arial or Times New Roman fonts.
• No slide transitions, animations, or Flash files.
• Each slide should have an accompanying audio file.

Judging criteria: Originality, Educational value, Presentation quality, and Medium use.

Certification

• All participants (speakers, poster presenters, and delegates) will receive a certificate of participation.
• Any changes to name or affiliation must be communicated one month before the conference.