Instructions for Posters



These instructions are written for PowerPoint, but are applicable to any other software you may wish to use.


Use PowerPoint 2007 or newer, and set the dimensions of your poster to: 140 cm (55 in) width x 73 cm (28.5 in) height, in landscape orientation.


  • Number of pages (slides): one (1).
  • Make sure your text and background have a large contrast (dark lettering on a light background or the reverse).
  • Minimum suggested font size: 24 (20 for references).
  • For embedded images prefer .jpeg or .png file formats in a resolution of 72 or 96 dpi.
  • Do not use animated effects, “animations” and videos.