Guidelines for Poster Abstracts for BCCE 2026

Poster presentations are an integral part of the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE) 2026 program. Posters support informal, extended, and interactive discussions of chemistry education work and provide valuable opportunities for feedback, connection, and sensemaking. Poster presentations are well suited for:

  • new or developing projects
  • exploratory or practice-based work
  • curriculum, assessment, or instructional design
  • chemistry education research at any stage of completion

Posters may also be used to present mature projects where extended discussion is beneficial.

Poster presentation format

Poster presentations at BCCE 2026 are hybrid. All accepted poster presenters will participate in the virtual poster session. Presenters may also choose to present their poster in person during scheduled poster sessions at the conference.

Virtual poster component (required)

All accepted poster presenters are expected to:

  • Upload a digital copy of their poster, and
  • Upload a five-minute recorded video introducing and explaining the poster

These materials will be available through the BCCE 2026 Virtual Site to support asynchronous engagement before, during, and after the conference.

Deadline for virtual materials: July 24, 2026

Submitting a poster abstract

Authors submitting a poster presentation abstract should:

  • Identify the Conference Context and relevant Intersectional Attributes that best align with the focus and goals of their proposed contribution
  • Limit their abstract to 300 words.

👉 Submit a poster presentation abstract via the BCCE 2026 Virtual Site (ExOrdo): https://virtualbcce2026.exordo.com/

In-person poster presentations

Authors whose poster abstracts are accepted may choose to present their poster in person at BCCE 2026.

Poster specifications 

  • Maximum size: 4 feet tall Ă— 4 feet wide
  • Posters may be printed on paper or cloth
  • Presenters are responsible for printing and transporting their posters
  • On-site printing facilities will not be available

Poster sessions

  • Poster sessions will be 90 minutes in length
  • Sessions are scheduled early afternoon on Monday and Tuesday
  • Presenters are expected to be present for the entire session
  • Posters can remain up for informal interactions during evening reception events

Each poster will be assigned a number corresponding to a poster board in the session rooms. Materials for hanging posters will be provided. Presenters should plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to set up.

Review and scheduling process

Poster abstracts are reviewed by the poster organizing team based on:

  • relevance to chemistry education
  • clarity and coherence of the proposed contribution
  • alignment with the BCCE 2026 Conference Contexts

Important Dates

All deadlines are firm deadlines

  • Abstract submission opens: January 12, 2026
  • Abstract submission closes: March 1, 2026
  • Poster abstract review and session scheduling completed: March 31, 2026
  • Program schedule posted: June 1, 2026

Presenter expectations and policies

By submitting a poster abstract, you acknowledge and agree to the following:

If your poster abstract is accepted:

  • All presenters must submit the required digital poster and video materials
  • At least one author must register for and attend BCCE 2026 in order to present in person
  • If no authors are able to attend in person, presenters must notify the organizers promptly to withdraw the in-person presentation option
  • BCCE cannot provide registration, lodging, or travel support, nor offer presenter discounts

Presentation Authorship Limits

BCCE follows the Rule of Two, which limits the number of presentations by any individual to one of the following combinations:   

  • 2 oral presentations (full talk or distillation)
  • 2 posters
  • 2 workshops
  • 1 oral presentation and 1 poster
  • 1 oral presentation and 1 workshop
  • 1 poster and 1 workshop

We look forward to your contributions to BCCE 2026 and to the conversations they will spark within the chemistry education community.