Poster Guidelines

Please review the following guidelines for poster presentations.

  • Prepare your poster within the following dimensions:
    • maximum 4′ high x 3′ wide
    • each poster board will display two vertical posters side by side
    • please feel free to use this pre-sized .pptx poster template: CanCH4-PosterTemplate
  • Please email us a PDF copy of your final poster by May 5th 11:59PM (PT) at info@canch4.ca. The electronic copies will be posted on the conference website for our virtual attendees (protected by an access code)
  • We encourage you to print your posters with Carleton University’s PrintShop:
    • The PrintShop is offering a special conference rate of $65 + HST for posters printed on glossy poster paper, or $70 + HST for posters printed on vinyl.
    • Simply email your poster to theprintshop@cunet.carleton.ca with info@canch4.ca in cc by May 1st 11:59PM (PT).
    • Indicate “2025 CanCH4 Poster” in the subject line to receive the conference rate.
    • Once ready, our team will pick it up and set it up for you in the poster area.
  • If bringing your poster with you, our team will supply push pins and guide you to the assigned board in the poster area at the time of registration.
  • The posters will be displayed in the dedicated poster area for the entire duration of the symposium.
  • The event agenda includes dedicated time slots for the poster discussions. Please make sure that you (or your co-authors) are present at your poster and available for questions and discussions.

Additional poster tips

  • Use a large, legible font size for all text on your poster:
    • Title banner should be legible from 20 feet away
    • Body text should legible from 6 feet away
  • Utilize headings and subheadings effectively to make the content visually distinct.
  • Avoid overcrowding your poster with long paragraphs. Whenever possible, present information in concise bullet points, graphs and images.
  • Opt for light backgrounds with dark text to ensure readability.
  • Ensure that all figures, graphs, photos, and visual content are high-quality and clear. They should be visible and readable from about 10-15 feet away.
  • Label each figure, graph, photo, or visual content to provide clear reference.