Posters - Call for Participation

IEEE VIS Posters

The IEEE VIS 2026 Poster Program (Boston, MA, Nov 9-13) welcomes contributions that showcase emerging ideas, work in progress, follow-up or extended studies, practical applications, and evaluations of existing visualization techniques.

Examples of appropriate visualization work include, but are not limited to

  • research exploring new problems, ideas or areas,
  • early results and demos of pilot projects,
  • new angles on existing (collections of) work or known datasets,
  • provoking perspectives,
  • work-in-progress presented prior to its full publication,
  • any work that might particularly benefit from demonstration to and active discussion with the visualization community,
  • the application of visualization techniques synthesized highlights of recent work published or presented in another venue: submissions need to contain original content, i.e., no verbatim re-submissions of existing work is allowed (please see the plagiarism statement in the end).

The presentation of posters will happen as a physical event at the conference. There will be a dedicated poster session in which poster authors can meet and discuss their work with conference participants. An additional web presence of posters will supplement the traditional physical installation of poster boards. More concrete details will follow soon, with the goal of creating an engaging atmosphere.

In addition to the poster presentation, the submitted two-page summary (below) will optionally be included into the non-archival conference website for download.

SUBMISSION INFO

Poster authors must submit

  • a two-page (including references) poster submission summary of their work in the VGTC conference two-column format, using the poster format in line with the IEEE VIS Posters’ formatting guidelines. Summaries should include a concise description of the idea, the results or findings, supporting imagery and figures, and a discussion of the implications of the work to the selected domain. Full literature searches are not expected, although relevant citations should be included.
  • a poster design draft meant for final presentation at the conference. The submission draft will not be part of the assessment criteria but is required to give authors feedback on the poster design. To help with the design of posters, please refer to these IEEE VIS Poster Design Guidelines, which will also be shared with the poster reviewers to give appropriate feedback.

All IEEE VIS poster submissions should be made through a single submission category on PCS - IEEE VIS Poster. After logging into PCS, start your submission by selecting “VGTC > VIS 2026 > VIS Posters 2026” and then selecting a respective IEEE VIS Area.

IMPORTANT DATES

All deadlines are at 11:59pm (23:59) AoE Anywhere on Earth (AoE).

  • Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 24, 2026 (AoE)
  • Notification of Acceptance: Thursday, July 24, 2026
  • Final Submission of Camera Ready Summaries and Poster PDF: Thursday, August 21, 2026 (AoE)

POSTER DESIGN AND PRINTING

A PDF copy of the display poster must be submitted on PCS by the camera-ready deadline for inclusion in the online program.

We will provide contact points to print posters locally.

VIS has no specific formatting requirements or template for display posters. However, all posters must

  • include the same title and authors as the 2-page poster summary
  • be legible from a distance of 2 meters.
  • be no larger than size A0 (841 x 1189 mm / 33.1 x 46.8 inches)
  • be in a portrait orientation.

If planning to laminate your poster, make sure you leave the requisite margin on all sides. The conference will supply poster boards and Velcro for mounting and displaying all posters.

POSTER SESSION

There will be 1-2 dedicated poster presentation sessions throughout the week in which the posters will be presented. During these times, one or more authors have to be available physically at their poster to discuss their work. More details will follow soon.

POSTER REVIEW PROCESS

Poster submissions are single-blind and do not need to be anonymized. Submissions will be reviewed using a juried process involving a program committee, during which each poster will be read and evaluated by at least two reviewers with final decisions made collectively by the Posters Chairs. Authors will receive reviews of their submissions explaining the decision and providing feedback. Authors of accepted posters are expected to address any recommendations and conditions of acceptance prior to final submission.

PLAGIARISM

All submissions must be either:

    1. original work that has not been presented previously at any workshop, symposium, or conference and not published previously in any archived conference proceeding, magazine, or journal.
    1. a summary that highlights work presented or published by the authors in a related venue with a clear statement of attribution to the original work and clearly new content such as results, observations or reflections

At the time of submission, it is required by the authors to state explicitly in the submission form that the submitted work is the work by the authors themselves or is a summary of the authors’ previously presented/published work with clear attribution. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable and will lead to the removal of the submission from the review process. For more information, please see the IEEE Plagiarism FAQ and the IEEE Publication Services and Products Board Operations Manual.

BEST POSTER AWARDS

The Best Poster and Honorable Mention Awards will recognize the most outstanding poster contributions. It will be based on (1) the significance of the research contributions described in the submitted two-page poster summaries, as well as (2) the clarity, creativity, and design of the poster. These awards will be noted in the program and presented with a signed certificate.

Poster Design & Evaluation Guidelines

The below guidelines aim to support authors in designing effective and engaging posters and provide reviewers with a shared basis for evaluation and feedback. They are based on the chairs’ experience, community feedback, and an analysis of successful posters from prior IEEE VIS conferences.

Technical Requirements and Compliance

  • Posters must be A0 size (841 × 1189 mm / 33.1 × 46.8 inches).
  • Posters must be suitable for high-quality printing and display (appropriate resolution and file format).
  • Author names and contact details must be clearly visible and readable.
  • Any use of Generative AI in creating images or visual elements must be disclosed, including the prompt, model, and date of generation, and illustrator credit where applicable.

Core Content Expectations

  • Every poster should clearly communicate:
  • Research problem and motivation
  • Research question
  • Methodology, ideally illustrated with diagrams or schemas
  • Main findings, focusing on 2–3 key insights
  • Limitations and future work
  • Implications and takeaways for academic and/or practical audiences
  • Claims should be proportional to the evidence shown.

Organization, Flow, and Hierarchy

  • Sections should be clearly delineated and logically structured.
  • The layout should make the reading order obvious, using spatial grouping, alignment, arrows, or numbering if needed.
  • The most important content should occupy the most visual space.
  • Posters should be readable at multiple distances.

Text and Language Guidance

  • Prefer bullet points over paragraphs.
  • Use short, simple sentences.
  • Create clear and informative headlines.
  • Avoid excessive text; refer readers to the paper or supplementary materials for details.
  • Use consistent fonts and avoid overly decorative or distracting typography.
  • Spellcheck and make sure the poster is free of typos and grammatical errors.

Visual Communication and Graphics

  • Use images generously to explain ideas, including screenshots, schemas, sketches, and visual examples.
  • Figures should be self-explanatory, supported by captions and annotations.
  • Directly annotate figures to explain visual encodings, interactions, or patterns.
  • Use color sparingly and purposefully, for emphasis rather than decoration.
  • Ensure figures and screenshots are readable at print scale.
  • Use white space deliberately to improve readability and structure.
  • Align elements using a visual grid to create a clean, organized layout.
  • Icons and pictograms should be used sparingly and thoughtfully.

Accessibility and Inclusivity

  • Use colorblind-safe palettes and do not rely on color alone to convey meaning.
  • Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background.
  • Use clear, inclusive language and avoid unnecessary jargon or culturally specific references.

Poster Presentation and Interaction

  • The poster should encourage face-to-face interaction, conversation, and questions.
  • The design should support a short pitch rather than force to read from the poster.

Optional yet encouraged:

  • QR codes linking to demos, websites, or supplementary materials.
  • Small handouts or postcards to help attendees remember the work and authors.

Visual Identity and Memorability

Authors are encouraged to give their poster a distinctive visual identity that:

  • Helps it stand out among many posters.
  • Makes it easier for attendees to remember the work and the authors.
  • This can be achieved through thoughtful layout, typography, color schemes, illustrative elements, or design sketches, while maintaining clarity and readability.

Examples of Strong Posters (IEEE VIS 2023)

POSTER CHAIRS

Email: posters@ieeevis.org

  • Lingyun Yu, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
  • Narges Mahyar, City St George’s, University of London
  • Thomas Höllt, Delft University of Technology
  • Benjamin Bach, Inria