The 2027 AFA Ph.D. Student Poster Session will be held at the Westin DC Downtown Hotel from January 3–5, 2027, with a special poster preview during the AFA Welcome Reception on Saturday, January 2, following the AFA Ph.D. Student Panel.
Poster Setup & Display
We ask that all poster presenters participate in the following events on Saturday, January 2:
- 2:00–4:00 p.m. Poster Pickup (AFA Information Desk – Potomac Foyer)
- 4:00–5:30 p.m. AFA Ph.D. Student Panel (Anacostia D)
- 5:30–7:00 p.m. AFA Welcome Reception featuring the AFA Ph.D. Student Posters (Potomac Salon 2)
Please plan to hang your poster before the AFA Welcome Reception so it is available for viewing during the reception. Poster presenters are encouraged to enjoy refreshments and mingle with attendees from 5:30-6:00 pm, and then be at their posters from 6:00-7:00 p.m. to discuss their research.
The AFA Ph.D. Student Poster Session Tour, hosted by the AFA Vice President Andrea Eisfeldt, will take place on Sunday, January 3, from 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the Potomac Salon 2.
Poster Availability
Each presenter will receive a Poster Availability form to indicate when they plan to be available at their poster during the Annual Meeting. This will help attendees know when they can meet with individual presenters.
Students are not expected to remain at their posters throughout the Annual Meeting. Please indicate your availability on the provided sheet and plan to be at your poster during the times you list.
Poster Printing
- PhDPosters.com can print large-format posters and will ship all orders for the AFA Ph.D. Student Poster Session together for pickup at the AFA Information Desk.
- Order your poster through PhDPosters.com by December 20, 2026.
Poster Pickup
- Saturday, January 2: 2:00–4:00 PM
- Sunday, January 3: Starting at 7:00 AM
- Location: AFA Information Desk, Westin DC Downtown, Potomac Ballroom Foyer
Poster Size
- PhDPosters.com offers custom poster sizes. The largest paper width available is 42 inches, so at least one dimension must be 42 inches or less.
- A popular option among presenters is 36″ × 42″.
Additional Printing Options
The FedEx Office Print & Ship Center within the Westin DC Downtown offers printing services. Please visit their website for details on printing options, prices, and pickup.