4. Author Attendance and Presentation

• At least one registered author must be physically present at the poster during the scheduled core presentation time indicated in the SPCOM 2026 program.
• The presenting author is expected to:
  • Provide a brief overview (1–3 minutes) of the work, and
  • Engage with attendees, answering technical questions.
• Failure to present the poster during the scheduled time may be considered a no-show under conference policies, which may affect inclusion in the proceedings.

5. Mandatory Poster Content

The top section of the poster must contain:

• Paper Title (matching the accepted SPCOM 2026 paper title).
• Author Names and Affiliations, including city and country; clearly indicate the presenting author (e.g., with an asterisk).
• A small line indicating:

  “Presented at SPCOM 2026, International Conference on Signal Processing and Communications, Department of Electrical Communication Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India, July 16–18, 2026.”

• The paper ID and/or poster session code in a visible but unobtrusive location (e.g., a corner at the top or bottom).

Recommended structure for the main body: [this is for guideline]

• Introduction / Motivation / Problem Statement
• Related Work / Background (brief)
• System Model / Methodology / Proposed Approach
• Experimental Setup / Simulation Environment
• Results and Discussion (with clear figures and charts)
• Conclusions and Key Takeaways
• (Optional) Future Work and Selected References

5. Layout, Fonts, and Readability

• The poster must be readable from a distance of 1.5–2 meters.
• Recommended minimum font sizes (for A0 portrait):
  • Title: 60–90 pt
  • Section Headings: 36–48 pt
  • Body Text: 24–32 pt
  • Figure/Table Captions and Labels: ≥ 20–24 pt
• Use simple, legible fonts (such as Sans Serif or any equivalent font) with consistent styling across sections.
• Prefer short paragraphs and bullet points over dense text blocks and maintain a clear column structure with sufficient white space to guide the reading flow.

6. Figures, Graphics, and Color

• Emphasize figures, diagrams, and charts as primary communication tools; text should support and explain these visuals.
• Use high-resolution images and vector graphics where possible; ensure that axes, legends, and labels are clearly visible from 1.5–2 m.
• Use consistent color schemes and ensure good contrast between text, figures, and background.
• A light, plain background (e.g., white) with dark text is strongly recommended; avoid highly saturated or textured backgrounds that may reduce legibility.

7. Language, Printing, and Optional Additions

• All poster content must be in English.
• Focus on conveying the key ideas, methodology, and main results, rather than reproducing the full paper.
• Authors are responsible for arranging their own printing; SPCOM 2026 will not provide on-site poster printing.
• Optional elements:
  • A QR code linking to the full paper, preprint, code, or supplementary material may be placed unobtrusively in a corner.
  • Business cards or small handouts may be used where practical.

8. Final Checklist Before Arrival [guidance to Authors]

Before traveling to SPCOM 2026 at the Indian Institute of Science located in Bengaluru, please verify that:

• The poster is A0, portrait, printed on a single sheet, and physically ready to bring to the venue.
• The title, authors, affiliations, conference name “SPCOM 2026”, venue, dates (July 16–18, 2026), and paper ID/session code are clearly shown.
• Session Codes will be Released Shortly on the SPCOM Website via a separate email.
• Fonts, figures, and labels are readable at distances of 1.5–2 meters.
• The presenting author is registered and aware of the session time and paper ID.
• The printed poster is safely packed for transport to the Indian Institute of Science.