1. Poster Format
The recommended poster size is A1 (maximum), portrait mode. Please follow these guidelines when preparing your poster:
Each poster must include:
- Title of the presentation.
- Author information: Name(s) and institutional affiliation(s) of all authors, along with contact details.
- Clearly defined sections: These may include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusions, as appropriate to the topic.
- Legible text: All text should be readable from a distance of approximately 1.5 metres. Ensure sufficient contrast between the text and background, taking into account that lighting in large poster-session rooms may be dim.
Recommended Font Sizes
- Title: 78 pt (approximately 2 cm).
- Headings and subheadings: 48 pt (approximately 1 cm).
Body text: 24 pt (approximately 0.6 cm).
2. Poster Printing
Presenters are responsible for printing their own posters and bringing them to the conference. The organisers will not print posters on behalf of presenters.
3. Poster Display
- Installation: Tuesday, 17 November 2026, before 9:00 (9:00 a.m.). All posters must be installed before this deadline.
- "Pitch your Poster" session: Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
- Removal: Thursday, 19 November 2026, after 14:00 (2:00 p.m.).
The conference organisers will provide self-adhesive Velcro fasteners for mounting posters. Staff members will be available to assist with installation if necessary.
Please ensure that your poster is displayed before the poster session and removed within the designated time frame.
Should you have any questions about the information on this page, do not hesitate to contact us via email at icomdoc2026@africamuseum.be.
Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you and your contribution to the conference.