Abstracts

Request Abstract Poster Printing

A local print service in Singapore is able to offer printing and delivery of your poster to the congress venue.

The deadline to request print service is August 29. The deadline to submit the poster artwork is September 1.

For more detailed instructions and information, please read the form.

The authorized print service is Refine Printing.

Poster Abstract Schedule

View the Poster Abstract Schedules for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday evenings below. The poster hall is located on Level 4.

Browse the poster abstracts for each day using the links below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I edit my abstract submission?

1. Log into the abstract system with the account you used to submit the abstract.
2. Click on the edit icon (next to the title) for the abstract you wish to update
3. Perform the changes you wish to make
4. Save the changes
5. There is no need to re-submit: the abstract remains submitted
6. In the abstract preview, you may generate a new PDF of your latest abstract

Note: if you need to change the presenting author, please email Angie at [email protected].

Is there a limit on how many presentations an individual can present?

Each individual is limited to a single oral abstract presentation for the congress. For poster presentations, each individual is limited to a single presentation per poster hall session.

Are encore presentations accepted?

Yes, encore presentations (i.e. abstracts presented at a previous meeting) are accepted for presentation at World Sleep.

Does the presenter have to register?

Yes. Unfortunately, the congress is unable to provide honoraria or reimbursements for speaker travel or registration fees.

How can I hang my poster on the poster board?

There will be clips or pins available on the boards for you to hang your poster. You can also tape the poster to the board.

What is the required word count for the abstract?

The maximum word count for an abstract is 500 words. It must include the following sections: introduction, materials and methods, results, conclusions, and acknowledgments

What are the printed poster guidelines?

• The surface area of each poster board measures 93 cm wide by 250 cm tall. To ensure optimal readability and accessibility for attendees, we recommend that posters not exceed 90 cm in width by 120 cm in height.
• Each poster must have a top label indicating the title of the paper, the names of the authors and their affiliations.
• The size of the font characters for the title should be large enough to be viewed at a distance of 2 meters (6 feet).
• Tape will be provided for you to affix posters to the display boards. Other adhesive methods may be accepted if brought in by the author.
• Authors may hand out information sheets to those viewing the poster.
• Charts, drawings, and illustrations may be used within the poster.
• Posters should be printed on paper or laminated paper. Do not use heavy cardboard or other heavy materials for mounting.
• “Introduction” and “Conclusion” sections are preferred. When feasible, use graphs for demonstrating qualitative relationships, tables of precise numerical values. Photographs should be printed on non-glossy matte finish paper.
• Do not mail poster presentations to the convention center.
• Do not fold posters. Instead, transport the poster in an appropriate container.
• World Sleep Society staff and/or volunteers will be present to assist with locating poster boards and mounting.
• The cost of printing the poster is the responsibility of the author(s).
• Oral abstract presentations may not be repeated with a poster presentation (with the exception of Young Investigator Award recipients).
• Final dates and times of presentations will be announced in July 2025 and August 2025 based on time of abstract submission.
• Poster numbers will not be assigned until August 2025. Numbers will be communicated via forthcoming email.
• We will have a local print supplier in Singapore available to print and deliver posters in A0 or A1 size at cost. A sign-up form and pricing details will be shared shortly.
• Questions can be sent to [email protected].

Will posters need to be uploaded to a congress website?

No. The physical poster is brought to the congress. We do not ask for a copy to be uploaded to our system.

Will there be a virtual component to this year’s congress?  If so, what are the requirements?

There will be no virtual attendance or presentations at World Sleep.

What is the expectation of the poster presenter?

Each poster abstract will be assigned to a poster hall session during which the presenter must be present to answer questions about and discuss their research.

With there be an audio or video component? Is this mandatory?

Oral abstract presentations will be recorded if the speaker’s consent is granted. The recording includes the presentation slides and the audio. Recorded sessions are released on demand and available for purchase after the congress.

Will the abstract be published?

All accepted abstracts are published in a Sleep Medicine journal supplement.

Don’t see your question answered here? Contact Angie Granum at [email protected] with any questions about abstract presentations at the World Sleep 2025 in Singapore.