Guidelines for poster presenters.

• Poster presenters are expected to design posters that highlight key insights, experiences, or practices aligned with the submitted abstract and conference theme. 

•  Please use the prescribed template to design your posters as shared by the conference team via email. 

• Display the poster in a vertical orientation, with dimensions not exceeding 27 x 36 inches.

• The title of the poster should be brief (preferably not exceeding 15 words) and should be written using proper punctuation and title case. Include the full name and affiliations of all the authors. Please do not enter author names in all title case or all lowercase letters.

• Posters can include illustrative tables, figures, and graphs and large-print text. To enhance readability, the primary text font can be 14 points or larger, and headings can be 20 points or larger. References can be 7-8 points. 

• Text and presentation should be in English only and follow APA 7 guidelines for referencing and formatting. 

Please refer to the following link for more guidance: 

1. https://lynn-library.libguides.com/Academic_Posters/Home

2. https://convention.apa.org/presenters/posters

3. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D25pAZlNoVF3OnLiv2Mh2r7DQGQkqa9g/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102986287341947942530&rtpof=true&sd=true 

• All posters must include the following key sections:

-        Introduction  

-        Research Question 

-        Method

-        Results 

-        Discussion

-        Conclusion 

-        References (in APA 7 style)

•  Kindly print the poster using biodegradable paper (not plastic).  The conference team can support you in printing your posters. Please write to <gratcon2026@christuniversity.in> with the subject line <support to print poster>. Please note that you will have to bear the printing costs and provide a print-ready copy of your poster before 1st December, 2026. 

• Each poster proposal may designate one individual as the presenting author. However, multiple co-authors may take turns in presenting the poster. 

• No audiovisual equipment, such as computers, sound, projection equipment, or freestanding displays, will be available at the poster presentation venue.

•  Presenters will be assigned a specific time slot and numbered space for their poster presentation. Authors must bring their posters to the conference venue and mount them in the designated area. The conference team will provide sticky tape for mounting the posters.

• All posters must be set up within the allotted time, at least 15 minutes before the session, and must remain up until the session ends. Presenters must stay by their posters for the entire session to answer questions from the delegates and session chairperson. After the session, please remove the posters and materials promptly. 

Guidelines for oral presenters.

• One author may make the presentation when there is more than one author. 

• The conference committee will assign volunteers to introduce presenters

• There will be a chairperson to oversee the whole session, and the decision of the chair will be final in terms of time and Q/A. All presenters are requested to respect the chair's decision. 

•  Each presentation will be allocated 10 minutes on the program schedule, including the time for Q/A. Please be aware of your session timings and adhere strictly to your allotted slot.

•  Please use the prescribed templates provided by the conference committee via email to design your presentations.

•  Presenters are requested to share a copy of their presentations with the conference committee in advance. Please upload your presentations using the link by 8th December, 2026, 11:00 PM.  Please keep your file name as <abstractcode_corresponding author name> (eg: A999_Tom). For group presentations, name the file after the presenting author. 

•  When preparing the presentation, ensure the slides are in horizontal orientation, and the total file size is under 10 MB.

•  Please ensure the following when creating your slides:

1.  Plan your presentation for 8-10 slides, including the title and reference slides.

2.  The title slide must include the names and affiliations of all contributors and the institution name.       

3.  Follow APA 7 guidelines for formatting and references. 

4. Text and presentation should be in English only.

5.  Presentations can include illustrative tables, figures, and graphs. To improve readability, use a primary text font of 14-point or larger, and headings can be 20 points or larger. 

6.  The title of the presentation should be brief (preferably not exceeding 15 words) and should be written using proper punctuation and title case letters.

7.  When using images, ensure they are clear, high-resolution, and visible to all participants.

8. Please include the relevant sections given below in your presentation:

-        Introduction & Review of Literature 

-        Rationale/ Objectives

-        Method

-        Findings

-        Discussion

-        Significance / Implication

-        Limitations

-        References

Guidelines for workshop facilitators.

•   Workshops will be 90 minutes in total, including the time for Q/A. Presenters should not schedule breaks during the session.

• The facilitator/s should prioritise experiential learning and guide participants in gaining hands-on experience and skills on the topic they proposed. 

• The session will have a moderator who will oversee the entire session, introduce the facilitator/s, keep track of time, and moderate the Q/A session. The moderator will support the facilitator/s in setting up the presentations. 

• Each workshop is expected to have roughly 10-15 participants, though attendance may vary, as all delegates are welcome to attend the workshops they are interested in. There is no extra fee for attendees. The conference team will circulate a pre-registration form to the delegates closer to the conference date to get a rough estimate of the number of participants for each workshop. 

• Participants will receive a conference kit containing a pen and notepad. The organisers may not be able to provide additional stationery or workshop materials. 

• The room will have an LCD projector and other audio-visual equipment. 

• A PowerPoint presentation is optional. Presenters who choose to use a PowerPoint presentation are requested to use the prescribed templates provided by the conference committee.

• The presenters will be required to share a copy of their presentations with the conference committee in advance. Please upload your presentations using the link provided by 8th December, 2026. Please keep your file name as <abstractcode_corresponding author name> (eg: A999_Tom).

• When preparing the presentation, ensure the slides are in horizontal orientation, and the total file size is under 30MB. If using a PPT, please refer to the relevant guidelines for oral presentations mentioned above. 

• The date, time, and venue of the workshop presentations will be announced along with the final schedule.

Guidelines for gratitude practice facilitators.

• • Each presentation will be allocated 15 minutes on the program schedule, including Q/A (10-12 minutes for the presentation and 2-3 minutes for Q/A). Please be aware of your session time and adhere strictly to your allotted slot.

  • The conference-assigned session chair will oversee the session and introduce the presenters. Each session may include up to 4-5 presenters. 

  • One author may make the presentation when there is more than one author. 

  • PPT is optional. However, if participants choose to create one, please use the templates provided by the conference committee to design your presentation and follow the guidelines for oral presentation. 

  • Please upload your presentations using the link provided by 8th December, 2026. Please keep your file name as <abstractcode_corresponding author name> (e.g., A999_Tom). For group presentations, the author's name should match the presenting author's name.

  •  When preparing the presentation, ensure the slides are in horizontal orientation, and the total file size is under 30 MB.

  • Presenters may incorporate experiential components in their presentation, where they can guide participants in gaining hands-on experience and skills on the topic they proposed within the given time. Presenters must arrange and bring any materials that will be required for conducting the activity, as conference organisers will not be responsible for providing them.