Poster Presentation Guidelines | CUHK Teaching and Learning Innovation Expo 2026

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Poster Presentation Guidelines

The interactive poster presentation session is scheduled to take place on 15 December 2026, with an estimated duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The session will occur between 11:15 and 13:45.

UG/F and 1/F,

Lee Shau Kee Building, Main Campus,

The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin

Interactive poster sessions offer a dynamic opportunity to share your work and engage in meaningful conversations with participants and like-minded colleagues.

Each in-person participant will cast one vote to select their favourite poster (The poster that received the most votes will win the People's Prize.

Poster Presentation Requirements

Authors of accepted poster abstracts should:

[i] Submit a poster measuring 95cm (width) X 145cm (height) in 1:1 high-resolution JPEG or PDF format

by 26 November 2026. Save the print file without bleed marks.

[ii] Present the poster during the session on 15 December 2026. Engage actively with fellow participants and address any questions they may have.

Authors who wish to join the Expo 2026 Poster Awards should review the additional information in the section below.

Support Services for Poster Presenters

A free poster printing service will be available for accepted submissions. The organiser will set up all printed posters at the physical venue before the session begins.

Sustainable Poster Printing

All printed posters will use environmentally friendly paper that is PVC-free and recyclable.

Poster Awards at Expo 2026

To enter the competition, applicants should indicate their interest and choose the award category that best aligns with their work when submitting an abstract:
- Educational Technology Innovation: Projects that best illustrate innovative use of technology for teaching and learning.
- Pedagogical Innovation: Projects that best illustrate the use of innovative pedagogy, involving technology or not.
- Educational Impact: Projects that best demonstrate the impact on teaching and learning (e.g., impact on student achievement and academic performance, etc).

Submit the soft copy of your poster design in 1:1 high-resolution JPEG or PDF format to the Working Committee by 23 October 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified between 05 and 06 November 2026, and invited to participate in:
- An online interview session with the judging panel to elaborate on their work. Details of the interview schedule will be released shortly.

Awards will recognise posters that best represent innovative strategies or impactful projects in teaching and learning in various aspects. Results will be announced during the Presentation Ceremony and posted on the event website.

Key Dates for Poster Presenters

13 October 2026

Abstract submission deadline [For those who apply for poster awards]

16 -17 October 2026

Notification of abstract acceptance or rejection [For those who apply for the poster awards]

The Organising Committee reviews applications in batches and will inform authors of the results promptly.

23 October 2026, 09:00

Poster design submission for the poster awards (in soft copy)

[For authors opting to participate in the Expo 2026 Poster Awards.]

23 October 2026

Abstract submission deadline [For all other presentations]

05 - 06 November 2026

Poster awards shortlist announcement

[Only shortlisted candidates of poster awards will receive notification via email.]

06 - 08 November 2026

Notification of abstract acceptance or rejection [For all other presentations]

Mid-November 2026

Release of the themed parallel sessions' schedule, and poster presentation arrangements

26 November 2026

Final deadline for poster design submission (in soft copy)

[Required for all accepted poster presentations. Files must follow formatting guidelines.]

14 December 2026, Monday

Expo Day 1

Keynote Addresses and Poster Awards Presentation Ceremony will take place in the afternoon.

15 December 2026, Tuesday

Expo Day 2

All poster and oral presentations will take place on this day.

Important Note:

Authors involved in the Poster Awards should pay special attendion to the key dates highlighted in dark moderate blue.

Poster Presentation Preparation Guide

1. Poster Design

Poster Dimensions & Format:

[i] Submit your poster in a 1:1 high-resolution JPEG (.jpg) or PDF (.pdf) format. [ii] Required poster size: 95cm (width) X 145cm (height).

[iii] Save the print file without bleed marks.

Colour Specification:

Use CMYK (Cyan-Magenta-Yellow-Black) colour model for optimal print quality.

Required Information:

Ensure your poster includes the abstract title, author names, and institutional affiliations.

Layout Tips:

[i] Consider using multiple columns.

[ii] Present a brief introduction, a clear explanation of your project or strategy, and evaluation results if available.

[iii] Highlight a few key points using clear graphics, dot points, or outlines.

[iv] Ensure all text is readable, using an appropriate font size and style.

Image Guidelines:

Confirm that all images are of sufficient resolution and free of copyright-infringing materials.

Funding Acknowledgement:

Projects funded by a university or UGC (e.g.,TDLEG, FITE, CDGS) should include a brief acknowledgement on your poster.

2. Poster Submission

Authors and presenters of accepted abstracts will receive an online submission form via the notification email.
Upload the soft copy of your poster to a cloud storage platform, such as Office 365 OneDrive or Google Drive, and submit the shareable link to the Working Committee by the designated deadline.
Name the submission file using the assigned abstract ID and the first author's name.
If you make any changes to the submitted file(s), even if the shared weblink remains unchanged, notify the Working Committee at expo-cfp@cuhk.edu.hk.

3. On-Site Preparation (The exact arrangements will be sent to authors in November)

Attend your poster and demonstration station during your scheduled presentation time slot.
Poster presenters and representatives may access the poster booth areas starting from 09:00 am on Tuesday, 15 December 2026, to prepare for their session.
Engage actively during the session to showcase your project, explain your teaching approach, and address any questions attendees may have.
Do not use amplifiers at the individual poster stations.
Digital equipment loan services will not be available.

4. Special On-Site Arrangement Requests

If your poster station requires special on-site setup or logistics, contact the Working Committee at expo-cfp@cuhk.edu.hk by Friday, 13 November 2026, to coordinate arrangements. Special requests may include:

Additional space and/or desks to support your station's setup
Continuous electricity access throughout the session

[Note: Due to venue limitations, power access may not be available to poster stations that use notebooks with light or moderate tasks (e.g., browsing, video viewing).]