ALPS Conference 2026

Research Poster Guidelines

Everything research poster presenters need to know: content, format, setting up and presenting your research poster at the conference, 9–10 October 2026, Aarau, Switzerland.

All research posters

Research Poster Content

  • Posters must be relevant to the field of psychedelic science.
  • The paper title, all authors, and affiliations must be displayed at the top of the poster.
  • Posters should include a brief introduction, goals, methodological details (when applicable), conclusions, and references, presented in a logical and clear sequence.
  • The research presented must be conducted ethically, with the safety and well-being of participants in mind.
  • Original research is highly encouraged. We also accept methodological perspectives, meta-analyses, reviews, case reports, and other topics relevant to psychedelic science.

Research Poster Format

  • Size: A0 portrait format, 84.1 cm × 118.9 cm (33.1 × 46.8 in).
  • Orientation: Portrait only. There will be no possibility for horizontal display.
  • Presenters are responsible for printing their own poster. ALPS does not print posters.

Setting Up Your Research Poster

  • In order to present your poster at the conference, you must hold a valid conference ticket.
  • All presenters are encouraged to put up their posters at the beginning of the conference on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 9:00 if possible.
  • ALPS will provide push pins, tape, or Velcro for hanging posters.

Presenting Your Research Poster

  • Each poster presenter is responsible for printing their poster and bringing it to the conference.
  • The poster must be printed in vertical (portrait) format. Horizontal display is not possible.
  • Prepare a short tour of your poster that you can present to visitors.
  • Presenters are encouraged to stand by their posters during breaks to engage with attendees and answer questions.
  • Presenters must remove their printed posters before the end of the conference.

Your Research Poster on the Website

To publish your research poster on the website, please send us:

  • Your research poster as a print-ready PDF.
  • A short summary of your research.
  • A profile picture.

These will be uploaded on the ALPS 2026 conference website with your consent. By presenting a research poster, presenters agree to allow their work to be displayed and published in conference materials and online platforms.

Any questions? Contact cyril.petignat@alps.foundation