ABSTRACT PRESENTATION GUIDELINES 

 

We're looking forward to your presentation at the 2026 Science of Tai Chi & Qigong as Whole-Person Health Conference to be held at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center at Harvard Medical School from April 30-May 1, 2026. 

 

Below are the details for the oral and poster abstract presentations. 

Oral Abstract Presentations

 

Presentation Details
  • Each presentation is 15 minutes total — please plan for a 10-minute talk followed by 5 minutes for Q&A.
  • Only PC laptops will be used; they will be equipped with the latest software. 
  • Personal laptops may not be used.

 

Onsite Presenter Instructions
  • Arrive at your assigned presentation room 15 minutes prior to the session start time to familiarize yourself with the microphone, slide advancer, and stage setup.
  • Please sit in the front row reserved for speakers.
  • The Session Chairs will introduce you and monitor presentation timing.
  • A slide advancer will be available at the podium.
  • Turn off mobile phones during your presentation.

 

Presentation Upload for Oral Abstract Presenters

All oral abstract session presenters uploaded their final presentation prior to the Conference via a Presentation Upload Platform. The upload process is in place to ensure that all sessions run smoothly. Failure to submit your presentation by the deadline could result in errors and/or missing information in your presentation.

 

Presentations will NOT be accepted in the session room. 

 

 This does NOT apply to non-abstract presenters. Computers are provided for oral abstract presentations in each session room. PowerPoint and Keynote are acceptable presentation formats.

 

Format Requirements

  • Oral abstract presentations will be best shown in a widescreen PPT format of 16:9 - Dimensions are listed as width x height.                                                   

  • The presentations should be easily read at a distance of 1.5 meters with a minimum font of 24 points on each slide.  

 

PRESENTATION UPLOAD PLATFORM

 

Poster Presentations

 

Each poster will be presented by the presenting author at one of the two poster presentation days at the Conference, and the schedule is listed below. Please note that all posters will be up for both days for attendee viewing. Push pins will be provided for hanging the posters.

 

Thursday, April 30 Odd-numbered posters presented
07:30 – 08:30 ALL POSTERS (Odd + Even) Install
10:20 – 11:05 Poster Session 01*
12:05 – 1:30 Lunch on Own
   
Friday, May 1   Even-numbered posters presented
07:30 – 08:15 Continental Breakfast & Poster Viewing
10:15 – 11:00 Poster Session 02*
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch on Own
13:30 – 14:00    ALL POSTERS (Odd + Even) Dismantle

           

*At least one of the authors must be present at the poster during its presentation day designated by the poster number. Presenters MUST PRINT their posters in advance (see recommended print shops below). Presenters do NOT need to submit a version in advance of the conference.

 

Note: Posters not removed during the designated dismantle times listed above will be discarded.

 

Format Requirements

  • Poster presentation space is limited to the dimensions of 44 in x 44 in (112 cm x 112 cm). Dimensions are listed as width x height.  

    • Any poster dimensions within that space are acceptable (example: 40 in x 36 in is just fine).                                                 

  • Posters should be easily read at a distance of 1.5 meters (see Components and Design of a Poster below for font sizes).

  • A poster printed on one large sheet of matte or semi-gloss paper is encouraged.

 

Layout

  • Include the title of the presentation in large letters, the authors' names, and the institution(s) where the work was completed at the top center of the poster.

  • Poster numbers will be provided onsite and will be placed above your poster; you do not need to leave room on your poster for your poster number.

  • Introduction and Summary/Conclusions sections are advised.

  • Double-space lines of text.

  • Only text, graphs, photographs, and artwork may be placed on the poster board.

 

Components and Design of the Poster
  • The heading comprises a title for the research project, author names, and author affiliations (including city and country). Headings have more impact in a sans-serif font such as Helvetica or Arial.
  • Title (no smaller than 72 points, preferably in a sans serif font)
  • Author names (no smaller than 36 points, preferably in a sans serif font)
  • Affiliations (no smaller than 26 points, preferably in a sans-serif font)

 

  • Abstract
    • The abstract summarizes the main results succinctly.
  • Body                         
    • The body text of the poster will describe the background, methodology, results, and interpretation. Body text should be no smaller than 16 points and preferably in a serif font such as Times New Roman or Garamond.
  • Graphics                 
    • The graphics are essential for an effective poster. Include captions below each graphic. Captions for graphics should be no smaller than 14 points and preferably in a serif font. Graphics should be understandable without recourse to a detailed text caption.
  • Conclusions           
    • Conclusions should be clear and succinct and provide "take home" messages.

 

Local Sommerville Print Shops

The below businesses are within 15 minutes of the resort for local pickup or delivery.

 

Questions? Contact the conference planners at tcq@conferencesolutionsinc.com or call 503.244.4294 x1003.