IdeaFest Poster Help

Step 1: Register for Portland-Metro IDEAfest

Fill out the IDEAfest registration form here by Wednesday, May 15th, 2024.

Step 2: Make a Copy of the Portland-Metro Poster Template

You MUST use the following template for your IDEAfest poster. If you do not use this template, the library cannot print your poster:

Portland-Metro Ideafest Poster Template (download and edit your own copy)

Step 3: Register for a Poster Workshop

Not sure about what your poster should contain?  Register for a virtual workshop to learn about poster creation, the purpose of the various sections, and examples.

Poster workshops will be held via Zoom on the following days/times. You only need to attend one. Workshop slides and individual consultations are available for those who cannot attend. 

2024 Virtual Workshop dates/times:

• Wednesday May 1st from 9-10am 
• Thursday May 9th from 2-3pm 
• Tuesday May 14th from 10-11am 
• Monday May 20th from 3-4pm 
• Virtual poster office hours will be held Tuesday May 21st from 12 - 2pm. Log in anytime to ask questions and discuss your poster. 

In-Person Workshops (PM Only)

• Drop-in poster office hours in person on Tuesday May 21st from 4-6pm - Location PM 209
• Drop-in live presentation feedback on Thursday May 23rd from 3-4:30pm - Location PM 250

Register for a workshop here

If these times are not convenient, you may book a virtual appointment with a librarian to review your poster by emailing PMLibrary@oit.edu.

Step 3: Submit Your Poster for Printing

The Portland-Metro library is covering all poster printing costs for students. To have your poster printed for free, submit your file by Wednesday May 22nd, 2024. 

Submit your finished poster for printing here. This form is for Portland-Metro only!

The form will ask you for permission for a copy of your poster to be made available publicly on the web in the Oregon Tech Library's digital repository for student projects. Check "no" for this option if your work is under a non-disclosure agreement.

If the file upload fails, you can email a link to your poster file to PMLibrary@oit.edu. Note: the library will alert you when your poster is printed so you can come view it.  However, we keep the poster until the day of the event, and we will hang it up on a posterboard for you.

Step 4: Attend the Portland-Metro IDEAfest!

On the Portland Metro campus, the IDEAfest event will take place on Wednesday May 29th, 2024 from 4:00-6:30pm in Rm 120, check the website for the latest details and be sure to look specifically for the Portland Metro info.

More tips:

• It's a good idea to bring copies of your resume
• Business attire is recommended

Recording of IDEAfest Poster Workshop

A recording of the first portion of the IDEAfest poster workshop is below, as well as a link to the slides.  Note, this does not include the interactive portion of the workshop. We still recommend attending the live version of the virtual workshops if possible.  Dates/times and a registration link are available on this page, above.