Poster Session FAQs

Q1: What is a Poster Session?

A1:  A Poster Session informs the Summit participants about your group, program, strategies, impact, etc.  It combines text and graphics to make a visually pleasing presentation that invites viewers to ask more detailed questions about your program.

Q2: What should my poster look like?

A2:  Your presentation can look like a typical science fair poster.  Feel free to purchase a foam-core board.   The text should be large enough for participants to read from a 3’ to 6’ distance (at least 36 point font for your text and at least 48 point font for the title).  Pictures, photos, and graphs are also acceptable. You will need to bring a tripod of some kind on which you will display your poster.

Q3: Do I need to hand out brochures?

A3:  You may hand out brochures that may duplicate or supplement the information on the poster along with contact information.  You may want to bring 150-200 copies; if you run out, you can provide a sign-up sheet for those who would like the information emailed or sent at a later time.  Summit organizers will not make copies for you.

Q4: What is the set-up for the Poster Session?

A4:  The Poster Session will take place during the reception from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, December 3, 2010.  You can expect that participants will be networking with each other, walking around and viewing the posters. You will stand by your poster, greet people as they view your poster, answer any questions they may have about your subject matter, and hand out brochures.   This is your opportunity to talk about your program, its impact, etc.

Q5: How will I know where to go?

A5:  You will receive an email prior to the conference that will give you more specific information regarding the assigned area for you to display your poster.  You will need to be in the reception area to set up your poster and brochures 15 minutes prior to the start of the reception (6:15 PM).

Q6: Typically, who participates in the Poster Session?

A6:  Any organization represented at the Summit is encouraged to display a poster and to disseminate information about their program and network with the other great programs represented at the Summit.

Q7: How do I participate?

When you register for the Summit, please mark your desire to participate where indicated. If multiple people from your organization are attending, please only check the box once!