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Hi Everyone,<br>
Just in case you haven't noticed, we have re-opened poster proposals
for PySangamam. The CFP closes on Aug 19th.<br>
<br>
Posters are a great way of show casing your projects and ideas. Here
are some FAQs to help you better understand, what a Poster Session
is all about.<br>
<br>
<b>Q: What is a Poster Session?</b><br>
<br>
A: A session where each speaker is given space to display their work
as a poster. During the session, speakers stand with their posters,
and the audience circulate freely, seeking out the particular
presentations they are interested in and talking directly to the
presenter in small groups. For PySangamam 2018, we will have a 1
hour slot after the lunch on the first day of the conference for the
poster session. We will be providing space for posters 120 cm x 90
cm in size, in the IITM ICSR exhibition hall.<br>
<br>
<b>Q: What makes a good poster presentation?</b><br>
<br>
A: First, a good proposal. Poster sessions are intended to give you
the chance to present interesting ideas and start conversations with
others. Additionally, proposal titles and abstracts are one of the
major tools the audience will use to identify posters of interest,
so it is important to communicate clearly.<br>
<br>
Second, the poster itself. It is important to understand that a
poster is neither a paper nor a slideshow. The poster isn't there
for the audience to just read, it is a visual aid for you to use in
creating a quick engaging impromptu presentation, and to refer to in
answering questions and fueling discussion. Use this session as a
way to make connections with people that you can continue through
the networking breaks during the conference.<br>
<br>
<b>Q: What should I submit as part of my proposal?</b><br>
<br>
A: You should submit the following information as part of your
proposal<br>
<ul>
<li>Poster Title</li>
<li>Objective of the Poster</li>
<li>Topics / Subtopics you will be discussing in your Poster
Presentation</li>
<li>A Draft Poster (Basic poster content, minus colors, fonts,
placement fine tuning, etc.)<br>
</li>
</ul>
So, do go ahead, and submit your poster proposal at
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://cfp.pysangamam.org/">http://cfp.pysangamam.org/</a> The CFP for posters closes on 19th
August.<br>
<br>
- PySangamam Organizing Team<br>
<br>
PS: The above description of the poster session was adapted from
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://us.pycon.org/2013/posters/faq/">https://us.pycon.org/2013/posters/faq/</a><br>
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