SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Poster Guidelines

1. Poster Size & Orientation
48″ × 36″
Landscape
Standard dimensions: 48" x 36" (120cm x 90cm)
2. Layout & Sections
Header

Title across the top in large font (30–50pt), include all authors and affiliations.

Sections
  • Introduction/Background
  • Methods
  • Results (with tables/figures/diagrams)
  • Conclusions
  • References
Header — Title / Authors / Affiliations spans full width
Introduction / Background
Methods
Results
Conclusions
References

Arrange left to right OR in columns so viewers read naturally from top left to bottom right.

3. Design for Print
Font Sizes
ElementSize
Main text≥ 24pt
Titles32–80pt
Font Type

Sans serif

e.g., Arial, Helvetica

Graphics
🖼

Large, clear, self-explanatory charts and images — prefer visuals over dense text.

👁

All figures and tables should be readable from at least 2–3 feet away.

Spacing

Use generous white space around sections to avoid clutter.

4. Materials & Mounting
Print on sturdy material
📄 Thick paper
🖼 Matte-finished vinyl
🧵 Fabric
📦 Cardboard
Mounting — hang with
📌Pushpins
🔲Velcro
🗂Clips
5. Accessibility & Etiquette
🔠

Avoid all-caps except for headings.

🎨

Do not use excessive color or dark backgrounds.

🔍

Make sure all details are legible and uncluttered.

📷

Do not photograph other posters without permission.

Checklist for Hard Copy Posters
Checklist for Hard Copy Posters

Confirm official dimensions and orientation before printing.

Use sections: Title, Authors, Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions.

Favor bullets, large readable font, clear visuals.

Graphics should be large and dominant.

Print on stable material and transport carefully.