Poster format

The poster size is A0 – 120 cm (height) x 80 cm (width), presented in portrait orientation.

We recommend using Arial or Calibri fonts, or other fonts without serifs. Avoid using capitalized text, which can be less legible. To ensure readability, we suggest the following minimum font sizes (for a poster size set to 120 x 80 on pptx):

• Poster title: 80
• Author(s), institution, address: 56
• Headings: 56
• Body text: 40
• References: 28

Your poster should incorporate the following components: a prominent title, all author(s) and affiliated institution (positioned at the upper section); a concise introduction, methods, results, and conclusions (arranged in the subsequent sections). To save space, you can omit references.

We highly recommend integrating visual aids like graphs, histograms, and photographs to enhance the presentation’s visual appeal.

Keep in mind that your poster should be visually appealing to capture attention and easily digestible within a short timeframe. Ensure that the main takeaway messages are apparent and not obscured by excessive details.

Poster printing

We have an on-site printshop at EPFL, should you wish to print your poster on-site (please contact them directly to enquire: 

Welcome desk

enver.kalimashi@epfl.ch
021 693 42 95

opening hours

Monday to Friday, 8.30 to 11 am and 1.30 to 4 pm*.
* Friday and eve of public holidays, closing time 3 pm