Poster Instructions & FAQ for Canfly 2021
On the Canfly 2021 website you will find all the conference information, the code of conduct, scientific abstracts, and the program of events:
https://event.fourwaves.com/e3d15bd8-716d-4c22-ab45-9b441f75111c/pages
Poster format:
Image format (jpeg, png or gif);
Maximum of 30 Mb;
Landscape is ideal, but portrait will work as well.
You must upload a poster (under the “poster” upload tab), with the option of also including a few slides (under the “slides” upload tab).
Instructions on uploading your poster:
https://help.fourwaves.com/how-participants-can-upload-their-poster
Here are some extra questions and answers for conference attendees that will help make the virtual conference format run smoothly!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do presenters deliver their virtual poster session and start a discussion?
Here is an article with detailed information on how presenters log in to their session and wait for others to join their poster session:
https://help.fourwaves.com/how-do-presenters-join-and-deliver-a-virtual-poster-session
2. How can I find abstracts of interest?
On the day of the event, participants will be able to search by keyword, filter by topics, and see the abstract’s poster, figures, and the attached Powerpoint.
3. How many participants can view a poster?
When in front of a poster the participants can ask the presenter to start a video conversation. Up to 8 participants can be in the video conversation while looking at the poster and abstract-related material.
4. How do I get ready for a virtual event on Fourwaves?
Here is a link that will help you activate your forwav.es account, choose the best internet browser, run a test video call, and share your screen.
https://help.fourwaves.com/how-do-i-participate-to-a-virtual-poster-session
5. What do I do if I have problems?
Check out this troubleshooting guide for the event platform:
https://help.fourwaves.com/troubleshooting-guide-virtual
Also feel free to email the organizers at canflymeeting@gmail.com
6. Can I update my submission or registration form?
Yes you can! Use this link:
https://help.fourwaves.com/how-to-access-and-edit-my-forms
7. How do I join a virtual poster session?
Here is a great link to help you get connected to the virtual poster session on the day of the event:
https://help.fourwaves.com/how-does-the-virtual-poster-session-platform-work-the-day-of-the-event
8. How do I give my browser access to the camera and microphone?
Follow these easy steps:
https://help.fourwaves.com/how-to-give-your-browser-access-to-the-camera-and-microphone
https://help.fourwaves.com/i-need-to-allow-access-to-the-camera-and-microphone-to-my-browser
9. How do I give my browser permission to share screen?
No problem! Check out this link:
https://help.fourwaves.com/how-to-give-your-browser-permission-to-share-screen-os
10. Which browsers can I use for video communications and screen sharing?
https://help.fourwaves.com/en/what-browsers-and-devices-are-supported-for-virtual-events
11. How do I log on to each session?
Links and calendar entries will be sent out to all participants before the event. Links for individual days’ events will also be sent again on the morning of that day.
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