Abstract Presentation Details

Submitters are responsible for the accuracy of the abstract and the list of authors!

All presenting authors must register for the meeting in order to submit or present an abstract.

Poster Presentation Format
Poster size should be no larger than 1.2 meters (4 feet) wide by 1.2 meters (4 feet) tall.  Posters will be hung using push pins, which will be provided.

Poster Printing Options in Montréal
If you prefer to print your poster onsite, there are options near to the Palais des Congrés. The stores indicate they offer large format printing but confirming with the retailer is recommended:

COPIE NOVA
1015 Sherbrooke W. Montréal QC, H3A 1G5
Located 1.6 kilometers from the meeting site. Tel: +1 514.848.0423
MP Repro
1080 Côte du Beaver Hall Bureau 010, Montréal, QC H2Z 1S8, Canada
Located about 400 meters from the meeting site.  Tel: +1 514.861.9281

Checklist for Oral and Poster Presentations As you prepare your poster or slides, please note the following suggestions for accessible communications:

Design
·     San Serif Font (unembellished, easily legible font)
·     Font size of 12pt or higher
·     8% of males are red-green blind: use blue/red (or yellow or orange) contrast rather than red/green; single hue palette is better than multi-color palette
·     Use labels on graphs rather than legends
·     Use different shapes of symbols and lines
Layout
·     Left Alignment
·     Use plain background, or, if using an image, ensure it does not obscure the text
·     Avoid using all capital letters, LIKE THIS
Content
·     Concise, informative text in plain English
·     Emphasize the key details by using large text, bold text and spacing the key facts into their own, prominent areas.
·     Include Contact Details for a named person who addresses accessibility considerations, e.g. to make individual appointment in quieter areas

Submission Deadline
Oral Abstracts: February 27, 2026 (CLOSED)
Poster Abstracts: EXTENDED April 24, 2026

Decisions
Decisions about oral presentations were sent March 13, 2026. All oral abstracts which were not selected for a talk were automatically accepted as posters.  One submission is sufficient – please do not submit the same abstract twice for both oral and poster.

Questions regarding abstract submission should be sent by email to RNA2026@nullrnasociety.org.