1. Overview

• Goal
  • Poster Session Provides a platform for students and researchers in computer science, data science, and engineering to present their projects, exchange ideas, and compete for awards.
• Who Can Participate?
  • Poster Session is open to all undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate researchers eager to share their research.
• When and Where?
  • Dates: April 10, 2025 (Farvardin 21, 1404)
  • Venue: Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran

2. Poster Session Format

• In-Person Display

  • Posters will be displayed for 90 minutes on the first day of the event. The poster session will take place on Thursday, 10 April (21 Farvardin), from 13:30 to 15:00 (Iran Standard Time, GMT + 3:30).
  • Presenters must stand by their posters during this session to discuss their work with judges and attendees.

• Two-Step Judging Process

  • Prior to the event, a review panel will examine all submitted posters (in PDF format) to ensure they meet adequate quality and relevance standards. Each submission will be reviewed by specialists in its respective field. Only selected submissions will move on to the on-site round.
  • During the WSS poster session, a panel of field-specific reviewers will assess each filtered poster in person, focusing on the following evaluation criteria:
    • Presentation Quality: The clarity and effectiveness of the presenter's explanation.
    • Poster Quality: The design, readability, and informativeness of the poster.
    • Publication Quality: Whether the research has been accepted in a recognized conference or journal (this is an advantage but not mandatory).

• Awards

  🥇1st Place: 15 million Tomans

  🥈2nd Place: 10 million Tomans

  🥉3rd Place: 5 million Tomans

  🏅Best presentation as voted by participants: 10 million Tomans

  • Certificates will be awarded to all presenters.

3. Submission Requirements

• Deadline
  • Poster Submission Deadline: Farvardin 6, 1404
  • Initial Review Results Announcement: Farvardin 9, 1404
• Submission Portal
  • In Signup page on the WSS website, you are allowed to upload your poster (as a PDF) for the initial filtering round.
• Poster Specifications
  • Size & Orientation: A1 (594 mm × 841 mm).
  • Font Usage: Large, legible fonts (minimum 28 pt for body text).
  • Language: Persian or English. If using Persian, consider Nazanin or Lotus for a formal, professional look.
  • Sample guide for creating a good poster:
    • Designing an Award-Winning Poster
    • 10th WSS Optional Latex Template

4. On-Site Presentation

• Interaction with Judges
  • Have a concise 5-10 minute overview ready, focusing on what makes your research unique.
• Engaging Attendees
  • Encourage questions and be ready to provide quick explanations for non-expert viewers.

5. Award Ceremony

• On-Site Evaluation and Awards
  • The filtered posters are judged in person. The final ranking is announced at the closing ceremony on the first day, and awards are presented.
  • People’s Choice Vote: Attendees cast their votes during the session.

6. Contact and Further Information

• For any inquiries regarding submissions or logistics, feel free to contact us.