Poster presentation information and dates
The ISBCW includes a session for poster presentations, providing researchers the chance to present their work in an alternative form to oral presentations. It is also an excellent opportunity to engage in discussion and network with other researchers.
Posters are to be erected during registration time on Sunday 8th March from 12:30 to 15:00 and before 13:00 on Monday 9th March. Posters will be on display from Monday 9th March, 15:30 until Friday 13th March, 16:30. Please remove your poster on Friday by 18:00. Unremoved posters will be disposed of.
Authors are expected to attend the poster session and be present at their assigned poster board during the poster session(s). Poster session days/times to be finalised in the near future.
Posters will be allocated an individual ID number. The boards will be numbered and labelled with each author’s ID number. Poster ID numbers will be provided online in the detailed scientific programme.
Each poster will be allocated a single display board. Posters are to be fixed to the display boards with Velcro stickers supplied by the organisers.
Posters can be presented in either portrait or landscape layout and should be prepared in A0 size (841mm x 1189mm).
Please be mindful of any unattended personal belongings left at poster boards. The ISBCW and venue management are not responsible for any items left unattended.
Printing of posters is available onsite for those authors who wish to do so.
– Printing posters onsite is NZD$45 per A0 poster (full colour, single-sided)
– Posters would need to be provided as a PDF by Friday, 20 February 2026
– Posters will be ready for collection at the Millennium Hotel Conference Registration Desk on 8 March 2026
– Please send posters to registrations@hpce.co.nz with: Name of the Submitter, Name of the Poster.
Requirements
Please add authors names and affiliations and indicate a corresponding author with e-mail address for contact.
The standard format of a poster follows that of an oral presentation and includes Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions and Recommendations.
General tips for an effective poster presentation
Effective posters are readable from a 1.5-2 metre distance, please include a clear, concise title, and use white space to organise content. The goal is to present complex information simply and effectively, allowing viewers to understand the main points quickly.
Content & Structure
Limit your text to essential information, aiming for 300-800 words. Use short bullet points instead of long paragraph
Self-Explanatory: Your poster should convey your message without you needing to explain every detail.
Clear Sections: Structure your poster logically with clear headings, such as an introduction and a conclusion.
Visuals: Incorporate meaningful images, graphs, tables, or flowcharts to illustrate your points and make your poster more engaging.
Design & Readability
Create a short, attention-grabbing title that is easily readable from a distance. Use large, clear, and legible fonts, preferably sans-serif (e.g., Arial, Calibri) for better readability.
Use dark text on a light background for maximum contrast.
Use white space effectively to organise your content and prevent the poster from looking too crowded.
Ensure the information flows in a logical direction, such as left-to-right, to guide the reader’s eye.