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In addition to invited talks, the lion's share of a conference program consists of contributed talks. These are submitted by authors in response to a call for papers during the submission process.

At scientific conferences, a series of presentations on a specific topic is referred to as a session.

When discussing abstracts or (short) papers in the context of scientific conferences, we are referring to submissions from authors who wish to present their research.

What is a breakout session? What exactly is a keynote? And how specific should an abstract be? With our new "Converia Explains" article series, we will be gradually breaking down key terms from the world of academic conferences.

In this article, you will learn what a poster session is, how it works, the benefits it offers, and what you should keep in mind during planning and execution. You will also find tips for virtual and hybrid formats, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.