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Posters

All contributions will be presented as posters in eight parallel one-day sessions. The maximum poster size is 75 cm in width and 95 cm in height. In the space 10 cm by 10 cm in the upper left corner the poster identification (Section_Number) should be placed. Use types sized 100 points. Example of poster identification: NS 9 or EI 10. ID numbers will be provided with the decision on paper acceptance.

Elevator Pitch (aka My-Topic-in-3-Minutes Presentation)

This year, we have decided to bring back the Elevator Pitch format and give you an opportunity to present your research not only as a poster but to also give a 3-minute oral presentation about it. 

What is an Elevator Pitch? 

An Elevator Pitch is essentially a short summary of your research that "takes less time than an elevator ride". However, it's not just a quick listing of the specific technical aspects of your research but a presentation that provides a succinct overview of your scientific work as a whole. In just a few minutes you should explain what your research is about, stress why it is meaningful and relevant and describe the approach you are adopting. Eventually, the pitch may also hint at the expected findings and contributions to the respective scientific field.

Guidelines for an Elevator Pitch at POSTER 2026

Prepare a 3-minute talk in which you will introduce your research based on the description of the format above. You may only use one presentation slide or a digital version of your poster for the Elevator Pitch.

Don't forget to:

• clearly formulate your research questions and aims 
• highlight the relevance of your research
• describe the methods used
• mention the expected findings and their impact
• be enthusiastic and engaging!

After your presentation, the audience will have a few minutes to ask questions, so be ready for a discussion of your research.

Work-in-progress Submissions

Work-in-progress submissions are primarily intended for early-stage PhD students who are in the initial phases of their research projects. We particularly welcome contributions presenting research ideas in development, conceptual frameworks, study designs, pilot studies, or preliminary findings, as well as reflections on methodological or theoretical challenges encountered at the outset of a project.

This format is designed to support researchers who are shaping their projects rather than finalizing them, and who wish to receive feedback, clarify research directions, and refine their approaches in a supportive environment. These contributions willnot be published in the conference proceedings.