1. Poster Display Format

• Type: Electronic poster (E-poster) displayed on large digital screens.
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (landscape orientation recommended for digital screens).
• Resolution: Minimum of 1920 x 1080 pixels to ensure clarity on large displays.
• File Format: PDF or JPEG format is preferred for high-quality images and to prevent any font or formatting issues.

2. Standard Poster Size

• Recommended Dimensions: 40 inches (height) x 23 inches (width) or any size that maintains the 16:9 aspect ratio.
• Ensure the text and visuals are legible on a large screen when viewed from a distance of approximately 1 meter.

3. Poster Content and Structure

• Title:
  • Font Size: 72-80 pt.
  • Place at the top of the poster and center-align.
  • Title should be concise and clear, preferably in sentence case.
• Author(s) and Affiliation(s):
  • Font Size: 36-40 pt.
  • Listed directly below the title.
• Introduction: Brief overview of the topic.
• Objectives/Research Question: Clearly stated, concise.
• Methods: Summarize in a way that’s visually engaging.
• Results: Use graphs, tables, and visuals to summarize findings.
• Discussion/Conclusion: Bullet points or key takeaways.
• Acknowledgments/Funding Sources: Optional, brief.

4. Text and Font Specifications

• Font Style: Use simple, sans-serif fonts like Arial, Calibri, or Helvetica for legibility.
• Font Sizes:
  • Titles: 72-80 pt
  • Headings/Sub-headings: 36-48 pt
  • Body Text: 24-32 pt
  • Captions/Footnotes: 18-24 pt
• Text Alignment: Left-align text for easy reading, avoid justified text to prevent gaps.
• Wording: Keep text concise. Avoid dense paragraphs; use bullet points to summarize.

5. Font Colors and Background

• Background: Use a white or light-colored background for optimal readability.
• Font Colors:
  • Use dark colors (e.g., black, navy) on light backgrounds.
  • Avoid neon or excessively bright colors as they can be difficult to read on a digital screen.
  • Use accent colors sparingly to highlight key points or sections.
• Contrast: Ensure high contrast between text and background for readability.

6. Visuals

• Images and Graphics: Use high-resolution images to avoid pixelation.
• Charts and Graphs: Use bold colors that align with the overall theme; avoid complex or cluttered visuals.
• Number of Visuals: Limit visuals to a few high-impact images or charts that directly support your message.
• Captions: Include short captions under each visual to enhance understanding.

N.B please kindly populate and submit all electronic posters by the 25^th of November 2024 to sanordconference2024@uwc.ac.za, please bring an electronic copy of your presentation as back up