Poster Presentation Guidelines

A Poster Presentation is a visual representation of your abstract. Posters will be displayed digitally in the Summit Poster Plaza and presented during assigned sessions where authors will engage with participants and answer questions.

Poster Design & Technical Requirements

Posters for the 2026 SBCC Summit will be presented on digital screens. Please follow the following guidelines:

• If using the Summit-provided template (PPT version | Google Slides version), export your final version as a PDF
• If not using the template, use a vertical 9:16 (portrait) layout
• Be optimized for a 43” screen (resolution: 2160 x 3840)
• Be saved and uploaded as a PDF
• Be uploaded to your Dryfta account by June 1, 5 p.m. EDT
• Be saved to a USB drive as a backup

Instructions for uploading your poster to Dryfta are available.

Accessibility & Inclusive Design Standards

To ensure your poster is accessible to the widest possible audience:

Layout & Structure

• • Use a clear, logical flow (top-to-bottom or left-to-right)
  • Keep the design simple and uncluttered
  • Prioritize key messages over dense text

Text & Readability

• • Use large, legible fonts:
    
    • Titles: large and readable from a distance
    • Body text: readable from 10–15 feet
  • Use sans-serif fonts (e.g., Verdana, Arial)
  • Avoid ALL CAPS, italics, and decorative fonts
  • Use consistent font styles and sizes
  • Avoid acronyms, abbreviations, and jargon where possible

Color & Contrast

• • Ensure high contrast (e.g., dark text on light background)
  • Do not rely on color alone to convey meaning
  • Avoid busy or patterned backgrounds

Images, Graphs & Visuals

• • Use clear, relevant visuals (charts, images, icons)
  • Label all graphs and figures clearly
  • Keep visuals simple and easy to interpret
  • Avoid overly complex or crowded graphics

Language & Content

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  • Use plain, concise language
  • Structure content clearly (e.g., Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions)
  • Ensure your poster is understandable to a broad, global audience

Additional suggestions can be found here.

Preparing for Your Poster Session

• You may use the Summit provided templates (PPT version | Google Slides version), but this is not required
• You will be assigned a time to present your poster and engage with attendees
• A full schedule will be available on the Summit website after June 1
• Be prepared to briefly explain your work and answer questions

Helpful Tips

• Bring optional handouts (do not ship materials to the venue)
• Include your email address or a QR code for follow-up
• Clearly display:
  
  • Author names
  • Affiliations (institution/organization)

Presenting Accessibly

When discussing your poster:

• Verbally describe key visuals and findings
• Speak clearly and at a moderate pace
• Be mindful that attendees may engage in different ways (visual, verbal, or discussion-based)

Submission & Deadlines

• June 1, 5 p.m. EDT: Deadline to upload your poster to Dryfta
• Save a backup copy on a USB device

For questions or support, contact:
info@sbccsummit.org