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– By Priti Meena

Are you a conference attendee and feeling intimidated by the huge poster area? Are you wondering how best to navigate this section to discover a maximum of research and mingle with the people who wrote them? Do not be distressed – you are not alone! Read on to find out how to move through the poster area with ease.

With thousands of posters presented in one place, it can be challenging to know where to start. Before you take a deep dive, it’s important to get a sense of the poster section. Start by looking around to get a feel for the area and get familiar with the physical layout.

Now you’re ready to begin exploring the posters. There’s no right or wrong way to go about this, but here are some tips that can help you optimize your experience:

First, choose which posters you want to explore. You won’t have time to see every poster, so pick the ones you’re interested in and have time to delve into.

Before you start exploring, take a few moments to get a quick overview of what it’s about. Then ask yourself questions like, “How does this poster relate to my research?” or “What part of this poster do I find most interesting?” Asking yourself questions throughout the experience can help maintain your focus and ensure that you engage with the poster in a meaningful way.

Now that you’ve explored a selection of posters, it’s time to start networking! Attending one of the moderated poster sessions is a great way to better understand and appreciate each poster without feeling overwhelmed.

When exploring the poster area, it’s a good idea to engage with the poster authors themselves. After all, the authors are the experts on their posters and can provide you with additional insights! Consider bringing along a list of questions for each poster you visit. These questions may relate to the research methodology or the implications of their research. Don’t be shy! The authors are there to answer your questions and have conversations with you. Engaging with poster authors is a great networking opportunity.

With the vast amount of posters in the poster area, chances are high that you will only be able to remember some of the details included in each one. To make it easier, Why not take photos of the posters you’re interested in? This will help you remember the research without having to make copious notes. However, do check with the poster authors that it’s okay to take a photo of their poster before doing so!

Once you’ve navigated the poster area in the conference, Talk to your colleagues about the research you’ve explored, and plan future collaborations, or introduce yourself and share your research interests with other delegates.

Last but not least, remember to enjoy the process of learning something new!