Call for Professional Poster Submissions

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Colleagues in the field of sign language interpreting and translation, we invite you to participate in our Call for Professional Poster Submissions for The Together Conference 2025 – Blurred Boundaries: Sharpening Perspectives. This online event offers a unique opportunity to showcase your innovative work, share insights, and contribute to a global conversation about the evolving challenges and opportunities in our profession.

 

Who Can Submit?

We welcome submissions from:

• Professional interpreters and translators

• Researchers and academics in sign language studies, linguistics, interpreting, and translation

• Educators and students at all stages of their careers

• Practitioners from community, legal, medical, or educational settings

• Professionals involved in research, teaching, or advocacy

 

Collaborative and interdisciplinary projects are highly encouraged, and all submissions should represent original work that has not been previously presented or published.

 

Poster Format and Design Guidelines

To ensure your poster is presented in the best possible way, please follow these guidelines:

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Format: PDF

Aspect Ratio: 16:9 or 4:3 for optimal viewing across devices

File Size: Maximum of 10 MB

Design Recommendations:

• Use sans-serif fonts (e.g., Arial, Calibri) for clarity

• Suggested font sizes: Title (36pt), section headings (24pt), body text (18pt)

• Organise your content clearly into distinct sections (e.g., Introduction, Objectives, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion)

• Employ bullet points, charts, and concise statements to keep the information digestible

• Choose a high-contrast color scheme to ensure readability, including for those with visual impairments

 

Content Requirements

Your poster should clearly reflect your research or professional project. Be sure to include:

• A title that accurately reflects the subject matter

• Authors' names and affiliations

• A structured presentation covering:

• Introduction/Background

• Objectives/Research Questions

• Methods/Approach

• Results/Findings

• Discussion/Implications

• Conclusion (including future directions, if applicable)

• References (if applicable)

 

Consider incorporating interactive elements (such as QR codes or hyperlinks) to supplementary resources, ensuring all links work seamlessly across devices.

 

Review and Presentation

All posters will be reviewed by our dedicated panel based on relevance to the theme, originality, and quality of presentation. Accepted posters will be displayed on our online conference platform, offering you the chance to showcase your work to a global audience. Additionally, presenters are encouraged to engage with attendees via the platform by answering questions and participating in discussions.

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Submission Process and Key Dates

Submit your poster via the official conference submission by clicking the yellow button below.

Please name your file in the following format: [LastName_FirstName_ConferenceTitle.pdf].

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Submission Deadline: 31st April 2025

Notification of Acceptance: 16th May 2025

Conference Dates: 28th & 29th June 2025

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Late submissions may not be accepted, so be sure to submit on time.

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For full details, please download the information pack from our website.​​​