Participants

Everything selected participants need to know for Posters in the European Parliament, Brussels, 9–10 November 2026 — deadlines, travel, programme, and poster preparation.

Act now — key deadlines

1
13 August 2026
Register the second participant

A maximum of two participating students per poster can attend. Additional authors may still be named on the poster.

Complete event survey
2
15 August 2026
Book accommodation

A reserved contingent is available at the Sleep Well Youth Hostel in central Brussels until the deadline.

Accommodation details
3
As soon as possible
Upload photograph and consent form

If two students attend, upload one clearly labelled joint headshot using both surnames. A signed consent form is required.

Monday, 9 November 2026

Evening
Informal participant gathering Details to follow

An optional get-together in Brussels the evening before the event. Venue and time will be announced once confirmed.

Tuesday, 10 November 2026

12:30–14:30
Poster exhibition

Poster presentations in the Paul-Henri Spaak Building, European Parliament.

Afternoon
Guided tour of the European Parliament Details to follow

Exact times will be published once confirmed.

18:00
Evening reception

Reception at the Representation of Lower Saxony to the European Union.

Programme and venues

Accommodation

⚠ The reserved contingent expires on 15 August 2026 — book early.

Sleep Well Youth Hostel, Espace Du Marais asbl
9 and 10 November 2026

  • Rue du Damier 23, 1000 Brussels
  • From €40 per person per night in shared rooms, breakfast included
  • Booking reference: GF26321 PiB Students Group
  • Guests book and pay independently
  • Staying at the hostel is optional, participants may arrange other accommodation.
Visit the hostel website

Preparatory workshops

All three online workshops are mandatory and free of charge. Exact dates and joining links will be published here once confirmed.

1
Poster design

Learn how to translate your research into a clear, accessible scientific poster.

2
Feedback on poster design

Receive individual feedback on your draft poster before final submission.

3
Poster pitch training

Practise presenting your research concisely to policymakers and a non-specialist audience.

Poster design resources

Resources coming soon

The poster template, format and dimensions, branding rules, accessibility checklist, submission deadline, file type, and upload instructions will be published here as soon as they are available.

Participant FAQ

Can two students present one poster?

Yes. Up to two participating students per selected poster can attend the event in Brussels. Please register the second participant via the event survey by 13 August 2026.

Can additional authors be listed?

Yes. Additional authors may be named on the poster itself, but a maximum of two students per poster can participate in person.

Who pays for travel and accommodation?

Participants and mentors are responsible to book and pay for their travel and accommodation arrangements. However, many universities are interested in this kind of event which provides visibility and great networking opportunities, so you might want to check with your supervisor/university administration if any financial support is available.

How do I book the hostel contingent?

Book directly with the Sleep Well Youth Hostel using the booking reference GF26321 PiB Students Group. The reserved contingent expires on 15 August 2026; guests book and pay independently.

Are the workshops mandatory?

Yes. All three online preparatory workshops: poster design, feedback on poster design, and poster pitch training sessions are mandatory and free of charge. Exact dates and joining links will be published once confirmed.

What happens on 9 and 10 November?

On 9 November participants arrive in Brussels; an informal gathering is planned for the evening (details to follow). On 10 November the poster exhibition runs 12:30–14:30 in the Paul-Henri Spaak Building, followed by a guided tour of the European Parliament (details to follow) and the evening reception at 18:00 at the Representation of Lower Saxony to the European Union.

How do I upload a photo and consent form?

Use the upload button in the action list at the top of this page. If two students attend, upload one clearly labelled joint headshot using both surnames, together with the signed consent form. Photographs are published only with the required consent. Please rename the files as "firstname_lastname_photo/consentform" before uploading.

What should I do if my plans change?

Please contact the organising team at pib@uol.de as soon as possible so your participation, accommodation, and poster details can be updated.

Questions or concerns?

The organising team at the University of Oldenburg is happy to help.

Contact pib@uol.de
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