Presentation guidelines

At least one author of the accepted abstract must register to attend the NORDTRIB conference to present your work and answer questions. Only talks and posters of registered participants will be scheduled in the programme and will be present in the abstract book.

Oral Presentation Guidelines

  • Each oral presentation is allocated 20 minutes, including 5 minutes for questions.
  • Presenters are encouraged to use their own laptops if possible. If you require a laptop, please inform the conference assistant in your lecture hall well in advance.
  • Please arrive at your session room at least 5–10 minutes before the session to check in with the chair and test your laptop and slides.
  • During the session, follow the chair’s time signals and ensure that your presentation concludes within the allotted time.

Poster Presentation Guidelines

  • Please display your poster after registration and remove it on the final day of the conference.
  • Poster size: A0 (841 mm × 1189 mm), portrait (vertical) orientation.
  • Template: No official poster template is required.
  • Posters should include sufficient characterization of materials, surface/topography, and clear descriptions of test methods.
  • Please note that your poster will be evaluated for the Nordtrib Poster awards

Quick Tips for a Scientific Poster

  • Focus on One Key Message – Keep it clear and simple.
  • Use Visuals – Prefer graphs and images over text.
  • Limit Text – Short bullet points, large readable fonts.
  • Organize Content – Title, Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions.
  • Choose Colors Wisely – High contrast, 2–3 colors max.
  • Make It Self-Explanatory – Assume viewers read the poster without you.
  • Add Contact Info – Name, affiliation, email.
  • Check Before Printing – Test layout, image quality, and readability.

Särkänniemi during sunset Photo: Jonne Renvall, Tampere University.