How to Cite Conference Posters

Learn how to create citations for poster presentations at academic conferences and professional meetings.

Basic Format

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year, Month Day). Title of poster [Poster presentation]. Conference Name, Location.

Note: For digital posters or online conferences, include the URL or DOI if available.

Examples with Explanations

Traditional Poster Presentation

Martinez, A., & Lee, S. (2023, July 15). Effects of climate change on marine ecosystems [Poster presentation]. International Marine Biology Conference, Sydney, Australia.
  • • List all authors in order
  • • Include exact presentation date
  • • Specify [Poster presentation]
  • • Add conference location

Digital Poster

Wilson, R. (2023, August). Machine learning in healthcare [Digital poster]. Virtual Medical Conference. https://conference.org/posters/123
  • • Specify digital format
  • • Include URL if available
  • • Omit physical location for virtual events

Archived Poster

Chen, K., & Park, J. (2023, September). Neural networks in robotics [Poster presentation]. Robotics Symposium 2023. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx
  • • Include DOI for archived posters
  • • Add repository information if relevant
  • • Maintain standard citation format

Special Cases

Poster with Supplementary Materials

Thompson, M. (2023, October). Data visualization techniques [Poster and supplementary materials]. Data Science Conference. https://repository.org/posters/456

Note the inclusion of supplementary materials in the description.

Interactive Poster

Johnson, B. (2023, November). Virtual reality in education [Interactive poster]. EdTech Summit. https://edtech.org/posters/789

Specify the interactive nature of the poster presentation.

Format Variations

Physical Formats

  • Traditional poster
  • Large format print
  • Multi-panel display
  • Poster with handouts

Digital Formats

  • Digital poster
  • Interactive display
  • Virtual reality poster
  • Multimedia presentation

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't omit [Poster presentation] or similar descriptor
  • Don't confuse poster sessions with paper presentations
  • Don't forget conference details
  • Don't include poster dimensions or technical specifications
  • Don't cite unpublished posters without permission

Best Practices

  • Archive digital posters when possible
  • Include DOI or permanent URL if available
  • Specify any interactive or multimedia elements
  • Note if poster is part of a series or session
  • Include conference website for virtual events