Poster Submissions

Design Guidelines & Evaluation Criteria

The Iowa Water Conference invites attendees to present posters addressing how individuals
and communities evaluate and protect Iowa’s water resources. Join us as we celebrate 20 years
of advancing water solutions in Iowa.

Poster Topics

We welcome posters on any topic related to water in Iowa and the Midwest. Conference focus
areas include:

  • Integrated watershed and agricultural solutions
  • Water quality and public health
  • Flood and drought resilience
  • Nature-based and green infrastructure solutions
  • Water recreation, tourism, and economic vitality
  • Fisheries, wildlife, and aquatic ecosystem health

These are starting points—creative and interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged.

How to Enter

To enter the poster contest, submit your abstract by August 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm through the
Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit. No submissions will be accepted via email.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Submission Steps:

  1. Go to https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IWC2026/Submission/Index
  2. Select “Create Account” and fill out the requested information to register
  3. Once logged in, select “Create New Submission”
  4. Select “Posters 2026” for poster submission
  5. Enter your title and abstract
  6. Select “Add” under the Authors section to add additional authors (if any)
  7. Select the subject area
  8. Upload your poster
  9. Answer additional questions
  10. Select “Submit”

Your abstract should follow the same principles as your poster: use plain language, avoid
jargon, and clearly communicate your main message. In 150–250 words, explain what question
you’re exploring, why it matters, your approach, and what you’ve found or expect to find. A
reviewer unfamiliar with your field should be able to understand the significance of your work.

Poster Format

  • Size: 48” by 48”
  • Physical poster required for conference display
  • Digital submission may also be requested for the conference website
  • Use the attached guidelines to design and prepare your poster and presentation

Poster Design Information