Presentation Guidelines
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Presentation Guidelines

If you are participating as an abstract presenter at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2026, please read through the information below. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact idfwds@idfwds2026.com.

Registration

All presenting authors need to complete their registration for the Summit by Friday 17 July, 2026. After this date, your poster may be removed from the program.

If you wish to withdraw your abstract, please advise us as soon as possible so that the program can be adjusted accordingly.

Poster presentations

  • Each poster is limited in size to A0 Portrait, this is 841mm (wide) x 1189mm (high). Dimension larger than those stated cannot be accommodated on the poster boards
  • Posters will be on display from the Monday morning until after afternoon tea on Wednesday. With dedicated lunchtime viewing sessions by theme (see poster programme) and an evening grand presentation of all posters on the Monday night during the welcome reception – please ensure you are available by your poster for the time allocated.
  • You will be connected with a Poster Theme Facilitator by 19th June 2026 who will be your point of contact on the day for your dedicated viewing session and to answer any questions.
  • You are requested to hang your poster by 1000hrs on Monday 16th November  and removed after 1545hrs on Wednesday 18th November
  • Poster numbers will be emailed by 31st September 2026 so you know where to hang your poster within your poster theme zone.

Guide for presentation of posters

INITIAL SKETCH
Plan your poster early. Focus your attention on a few key points. Try various styles of data presentation to achieve clarity and simplicity.  Does the use of colour help? What needs to be expressed in words?

ROUGH LAYOUT
Enlarge your best initial sketch, keeping the dimensions in proportion to the final poster. Ideally, the rough layout should be full size.  Draw rough graphs and tables. This will give you an idea of proportions and balance.

FINAL LAYOUT
The artwork is complete. The text and tables are typed but not necessarily enlarged to full size.  Now ask - "Is the message clear? Do the important points stand out? Is there a balance between words and illustrations? Is the pathway through the poster clear?"

BALANCE
The figures and tables ought to cover slightly more than 50% of the poster area. If you have only a few illustrations, make them large. Do not omit text, but keep it brief. The poster should be understandable without oral explanation.

TYPOGRAPHY
Avoid abbreviations, acronyms and jargon. Use a consistent type-style throughout. Use large type, for example HELVETICA. A 22mm x 30mm sheet photo statically enlarged 50% makes text readable from 1.5 metres.

MOVEMENT
The movement (pathway) of the eye over the poster ought to be natural (down columns and along rows). Size attracts attention. Arrows, hands, numbers and symbols can clarify sequence.

SIMPLICITY
Do not overload the poster. More material may mean less communication. Ask yourself, what do I want the viewer to remember?

If you have any queries, please contact us via email: idfwds@idfwds2026.com 

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