POSTER PRESENTATION GUIDELINES

IMPORTANT

The below information is important for all poster presenters. Please review all details to ensure you are prepared to present your poster at this event.

NOTICE!

In addition to the poster display on-site, we will also collect electronic PDF copies of the posters prior to the program for the nurse planners to review prior to the event. Please upload your poster PDF no later than 11:59 p.m. (2359) Eastern Time on 23 April 2025. You will need to log back in to the abstract management system and upload your poster PDF within your presentation invitation.

Poster presenters are highly encouraged to be at the Meet the Poster Author Session on their assigned presentation day listed below to allow attendees dedicated times to review poster content and to network with the presenters.

Poster Display Information

Sigma will provide the poster board for displaying your poster presentation. Posters can be printed on paper or fabric, but they must be able to be adhered to the poster panels provided.

Board Format: Horizontal (Landscape)
Useable Board Surface Dimensions: 7 feet 7 inches wide by 3 feet 7 inches tall (231.14 cm X 109.22 cm)
No tables, chairs, electronics, or audiovisual equipment are allowed in the poster viewing area.
Required poster adherence options - push pins and cups will be provided from the vendor. Push pins are the recommend adherence option.

Maximize your poster impact!

Make use of the entire useable board surface if possible.

Poster Session 1 – Friday, 18 July

Setup: 8:15-8:45 a.m. (0815-0845)
Viewing hours: 8:45-3:45 p.m. (0845-1545)
Meet the Poster Author session: 2:00-2:45 p.m. (1400-1445)
Removal: 3:45-4:15 p.m. (1545-1615)

Poster Session 2 – Saturday, 19 July

Setup: 8:30-9:00 a.m. (0830-0900)
Viewing hours: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (0900-1600)
Meet the Poster Author session: 9:45-10:30 a.m. (0945-1030)
Removal: 4:00-4:30 p.m. (1600-1630)

Note: All materials not removed by the specified removal time will be discarded. Materials used to ship or carry posters cannot be left in the poster area.

Presentation Guidelines and Requirements

Presenters will be asked to upload a PDF file.
Final presentations must be uploaded in the abstract management system by 23 April 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- To access the abstract management system, go to this website and log in using your username and password.
Presentation files should only be one slide and can be created in any software but must be saved and uploaded as a PDF document.
If unable to upload the presentation, contact abstracts@sigmanursing.org.

Recommendations for Effective Scientific Poster Communication

Don’t overload your poster. Please remember that you are not writing an article.
Seek simplicity; keep text to a minimum and avoid redundancies.
Be sure that your poster attracts attention, emphasizes important points, reads easily, and stimulates interest. Use, but don’t overuse, bold fonts and colors.
Facts should be printed in single phrases or words.
Define unfamiliar or complex terms as simply as possible.
Use pictorial or graphic illustrations to clarify and enhance a message. Figures and tables should cover approximately 50% of the poster area.
Use a typeface that is legible from six feet away.
Use a consistent font throughout.
Use a minimal amount of punctuation. Avoid abbreviations and acronyms where possible, especially in the conclusions.
The viewer should be able to grasp the total message in five minutes.
Feel free to provide one or more key references.
Handouts of your abstract, with your contact information, may facilitate future research communications with fellow conference attendees.