Poster Presentation Production Guidelines
- Each poster should be no larger than 4’ x 4’ (1.2m x 1.2m). That is, 4’ width and 4’ height.
- Your poster will be attached to a large foam core board on an easel (see the image below). The foam core boards will be provided.
- You must use thumbtacks to hang your poster.
- No other furniture, freestanding equipment, etc. are allowed in the poster presentation area.
Readability of Poster Presentations
Posters for presenting medical/scientific papers allow you to have your work viewed by a large audience. However, they also present technical challenges. To accommodate several people viewing simultaneously, the lettering (type) size must be large enough to be legible at a minimum distance of approximately 6’ (1.83m).
The key to a visible and eye-catching graphic presentation is contrast. Keep this in mind when choosing your shades. For example: Black on white, Blue on white, White on blue, White on black
If the presentation is typeset, choose a typeface (design of type) that is particularly simple and clear (e.g., Arial or Helvetica). The weight of the type chosen (the thickness of each letter) should be medium or bold. The actual size of the type is measured in “points”. To be legible at a distance of 6’ (1.83m), the minimum type size used should be 24 points; and to be legible at 8’, you should use 30 points.
Author Photo & Brief Biography
Each poster presentation should include a photo of the presenting author and brief biography.
Disclosure of Conflict of Interest
All authors must include COI disclosures on their posters.
Disclosure of Off-Label Usage
If any part of your presentation includes the discussion of a medical device or pharmaceutical agent that is not approved by the FDA and/or a medical or surgical procedure that involves an unapproved or “off-label” use of an approved medical device or pharmaceutical agent, this must be disclosed on your poster.
Responsibility for Damage and Loss
The Global Vitiligo Foundation and the Hotel will not be responsible for damage, destruction, loss, or theft of exhibits or property used in connection therewith, however, caused, nor for goods sent to the building before or remaining after the exhibits have closed.
By attending the meeting and placing your poster, the poster presenter agrees to the above and will present no claims to the Global Vitiligo Foundation or the Hotel.
Avoidance of Commercialism
All poster presentations must avoid commercialism. NO TRADE NAMES SHOULD BE USED FOR DRUGS, SURGICAL TECHNIQUES, DEVICES, AND/OR INSTRUMENTATION INCLUDING LASERS. Advertising matter of any description may not be distributed, nor any material displayed that in any way directly promotes the commercial interest of any particular company, enterprise, or the exhibitor(s). Any medications or other substances referred to in the presentation material must only be identified by their scientific names.
Selling/Order Taking
No selling or order-taking is permitted, even concerning products or services provided by non-profit enterprises. Any medications or substances referred to in exhibit materials must only be identified by their scientific names.
