Create and print your poster
The most successful posters are graphically rich presentations of your research that highlight and summarize the main points, with the poster presenter filling in the details in person at the session and with a preview video to complement your published poster PDF (see below). The least effective poster format is an enlarged copy of your manuscript.
Your poster should include:
- The paper title and all authors at the top of the poster
- A brief introduction, goals, experimental detail, conclusions, and references; presented in a logical and clear sequence
- Explanations for each graph, picture, and table
Size, fonts, and color
- The maximum poster size is 44” x 44” (112cm x 112cm). View the SPIE Poster template
- Use easily read type. Suggested minimum font sizes:
- Title: 36 point type
- List of authors: 25 point type
- Body copy should be double-spaced text: 15 point type
- Choose your colors to provide strong contrast and avoid pairing red and green elements to assist those with red-green color blindness
Print a high-resolution copy of your poster to present onsite (size must not exceed 44" x 44" [112 cm x 112 cm])
Set up your poster in person
- Bring your high-resolution printed poster with you to the meeting (size must not exceed 44" x 44" [112 cm x 112 cm])
- Check the individual conference program to find your poster session location and timing
- Set up your printed poster at least one hour before your session start time on the day you are scheduled to present
- Paper numbers will be placed on the poster boards in numerical order
- Find your paper number and put up your printed poster in the designated space
- Push pins, tape, or Velcro will be provided to hang your poster
Present your poster in person
- Each poster must have a presenter
- Poster presenters are required to stand by the poster during the scheduled poster session to answer questions from attendees
- Presenters who have not placed their poster(s) on their assigned board at least 60 minutes prior to the start of the poster session, and for the duration of the poster session, will be considered a "no show," and their manuscript will not be published
- Presenters must remove their posters immediately after the poster session
- SPIE assumes no responsibility for posters and will not save abandoned posters
