Abstracts: Frequently asked questions
Where can I view my abstract?
Your abstract will be showcased in two ways:
1) In-person: displayed on traditional poster boards in the exhibition hall, offering a dedicated space to share and discuss your work with your peers.
2) Online: Available as an e-Poster on the conference online platform, CrowdComms and for 30 days post conference. Additionally, it your poster will be displayed on the SciGen website for an unlimited time, ensuring broad and lasting visibility of your work.
What are the requirements for physical poster display?
- Size and orientation: all physical poster sizes must be portrait AO size, 841mm (w) x 1189mm (h), one to a side – your poster must not exceed these measurements.
- RCR branding: it is not permitted to include the RCR logo or crest on your poster. Any poster containing the RCR logo will not be displayed or published.
- Display times: posters can be displayed from the morning of day one of the conference, Monday 29 June 2026, until the end of the second break on day two, Tuesday 30 June 2026.
- Presenter presence: presenters are welcome to stand by their posters at any point during the conference, but this is not compulsory.
- Collection: it is the sole responsibility of the presenter to take down their poster during the second break on day two. We are unable to return uncollected posters; any posters remaining after this time will be recycled.
How can I access the ePosters?
Posters will be displayed on the SciGen Technologies platform and our virtual conference platform CrowdComms. You can view the posters in the exhibition hall on conference days. After the event, they will be accessible on CrowdComms, our virtual conference platform for 30 days and on the SciGen platform for an unlimited period.
Details on how to access the SciGen website will be included in the event reminder emails, sent two weeks before the conference. Abstracts will also be published in the RCR Open online journal.
Can I use the RCR logo on my poster or oral presentation slides?
No, the RCR logo or crest must not be displayed on or included on the poster. Any material containing the RCR logo will not be displayed or published.
Who can submit a poster?
All abstract competitions are open to RCR Fellows and members and non-members, giving more opportunities for colleagues worldwide to share and learn from others around the world.
In-person attendance
All accepted abstracts are required to be displayed as a physical poster at the conference. It is a requirement of the competition that at least one author is registered in-person. In person places at the conference are limited due to capacity, therefore please secure your place as soon as possible to guarantee your attendance.
Will I earn CPD credits for submitting and participating in the abstract competitions?
Yes, you will earn an additional three CPD credits as lead author and one CPD credit for each co-author. Only lead authors will receive a CPD certificate. Co-authors can claim their CPD by completing a self-reflective form.
How can I vote for the People's Choice Award?
In-person attendees will have the opportunity to view all physical poster submissions. You can vote for the best poster by using the QR code displayed on the poster boards at the conference.
How will the winners be decided?
Judges appointed by the Conference Leads will assess and score submissions based on the scientific content and quality. To avoid any conflict of interest, a “blind” review process will be used. The decision of the judges is final. Physical posters will be eligible for the People’s Choice Award and voted live at the conference.
When will the winners be announced?
Abstract winners will be announced during the conference on Monday 29 June 2026. The People's Choice Award winner will be announced across our social media channels and on the RCR Global AI Conference website on Wednesday 1 July 2026.