Poster Sessions
Poster sessions are a dynamic, interactive way to share research, exchange ideas, and connect with attendees during the INFORMS Annual Meeting.
Why Present a Poster?
- Engage in meaningful, two‑way conversations with attendees in a relaxed, interactive setting
- Share your work through a flexible, visual format that encourages questions and discussion
- Build connections across career stages, from students and early‑career researchers to senior leaders and practitioners
Poster Session Details
Poster submission deadline: May 20, 2026
Poster session: Sunday, November 1, 7PM-8PM, during the Welcome Reception
Applies to the General Poster Sessions and the Poster Competition
All posters will be displayed in the Exhibit Hall.
What’s Required
General Poster Session
- Title + 250-word abstract
- PDF of poster: optional but strongly encouraged (viewable in the mobile app)
- Video optional
Interested in Competing?
Authors may optionally participate in the Poster Competition, which includes additional submission requirements and awards.
Poster Sessions Co-chairs
Feng Ju
Arizona State University
Sherry Wan
Walmart
Onsite Poster Printing Option
INFORMS is partnering with the onsite FedEx Office in the Marriott Marquis to offer discounted poster printing through October 23, 2026.
To place an order for your poster, please complete the order form with your contact information and email the completed form, along with your PDF file(s), to [email protected].
- Sat, Oct 31: 8am to 7pm
- Sun, Nov 1: 9am to 5pm
Poster Format & Display
- Posters should be prepared in landscape orientation.
- Recommended size (if not printed by the Marriott Marquis FedEx Office): 36″ × 72″(Maximum board size: 48″ × 96″)
- Posters will be displayed using provided boards and pins.
- Presenters should bring a printed poster to the meeting.
- A PDF version is strongly encouraged and will be viewable in the mobile app.
Suggested Best Practices
To create a clear, engaging poster experience for attendees, we recommend the following best practices:
Design & Readability
- Use high contrast between background and text.
- Ensure the title is readable from 15–20 feet.
- Body text should be readable from at least 6 feet.
- Avoid dense, high word‑count layouts; 800 words or fewer is ideal.
- Posters should be understandable without relying on verbal explanation.
Content & Organization
- Limit acronyms and extensive mathematical notation where possible.
- Clearly communicate the key elements of your work, such as:
- Problem description and objectives,
- Methodology,
- Key findings or conclusions, and
- Relevant diagrams, charts, or graphs.
- Organize content into clear sections (e.g., Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusions).
- Arrange material in columns to guide the reader naturally through the poster.
- Use graphics strategically — self‑explanatory visuals should dominate.
Poster Design Resources
The following resources provide additional guidance and free poster templates:
- Swarthmore College Poster Advice
http://www.swarthmore.edu/NatSci/cpurrin1/posteradvice.htm - Free Poster Templates
http://www.posterpresentations.com/html/free_poster_templates.html - Spoonflower Poster Printing
https://www.spoonflower.com/presentation-posters
Files should be sized according to one of the following available packages:
- Print Package A: 42 in H x 72 in W (pretax $168)
- Print Package B: 42 in H x 84 in W (pretax $200)
- Print Package C: 42 in H x 96 in W (pretax $224)
