A. Poster Dimensions Requirements & Set-Up Procedures

1. Poster size may be no more than 4 feet by 3 feet
2. Prepare your poster on laminated poster paper or flex allowing for space to mount it on the poster board with push pins.
3. Presenters will be assigned a specific time slot and numbered space for their poster presentation. Presenters will forfeit their opportunity to present their research if they are more than five (5) minutes late for their presentation.
4. The conference staff will provide stands for the posters and pushpins for mounting posters. Staff will also be available to assist with locating an assigned poster space.
5. Authors must place posters on the assigned poster board on Saturday, 5^th October 2024 at main conference hall between 10 am to 11 am.
6. Poster boards will be pre-numbered.
7. All posters must be set up in the time allotted before the session, and must remain up until the session ends. Presenters are to remain by their poster during the entire time of the assigned session time, to answer questions and be evaluated by poster judges. After the session ends,      posters and materials should be promptly removed and the area cleaned up.

8. Conference registration required for presenter.

B. Poster Schedule

     Saturday, 5^th October 2024

     10.00 am – 11.00 am: All presenter place posters on the assigned poster boards.

     11.00 am – 4.00 pm:   Posters available for general viewing.

     1.00 pm – 2.00 pm:     Poster Session (presenter must present at posters)

     4.00 pm – 5.00 pm : All presenters remove posters from boards. Posters not removed will be discarded.

C. Criteria for Judging Poster Presentations

     Given the number of posters, judges may only have 5 minutes or less to review, discuss, and evaluate a poster presentation.

Poster presentation will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Quality and relevance of the abstract.
• Content and lay out of the poster:

        (A) The title, names of authors, and the institution(s) where the research was performed should be included at the top of the  poster.

        (B) Poster layout should be in a logical order, including text and graphics that explain the objectives of the research and why the research is important; hypothesis/statement of the problem; methods and controls; results; conclusions and future research; and references and acknowledgements.

• Presentation: Presenters should demonstrate a good understanding of the study and related    areas and responds effectively and clearly to questions.

D. Poster Design Suggestions & Tips

1. All text material should be legible from about 4 feet away.
2. Posters should include text and graphics and use color to add emphasis and clarity.
3. Illustrations should be simple and bold, and photos should clearly show pertinent details.
4. Displayed materials should be self-explanatory and should enhance the verbal presentation and discussion.
5. Speak clearly and loud enough for observers to hear you.