7th World Sleep Congress

For Poster Presentation

• The poster surface area is 1 meter (100cm or 39 inches) wide horizontal by 2 meter (200cm or 78 inches) tall vertical. It is recommended that your poster size be 92cm x 120cm (36 inches wide x 48 inches tall) with final size determined by each author.
• Each poster must have a top label indicating the title of the paper, the names of the authors and their affiliations.
• The size of the characters for the title should be large enough to be viewed at a distance of 2 meters.
• Tape will be provided for you to affix your poster to the display boards.
• You may hand out information sheets to those viewing your poster.
• Charts, drawings, and illustrations may be used within the poster.
• Posters should be printed on paper or laminated paper. Do not use heavy cardboard or other heavy materials for mounting.
• “Introduction” and “Conclusion” sections are helpful. When feasible, use graphs for demonstrating qualitative relationships, tables of precise numerical values. Photographs should be printed on non-glossy matte finish paper.
• Do not mail poster presentations to the convention center.
• Do not fold your poster. Instead, transport the poster in an appropriate container.
• World Sleep Society staff and/or volunteers will be present to assist you with locating poster boards and mounting.