QxBio 2026 — Sep 24–26 · The Harker School, San Jose, CA, USA
Param Hansa Philanthropies

QxBio 2026 · Poster & Abstract Guidelines

Poster Guidelines

Themes, structure, file specs & design constraints

QxBio 2026 invites posters at the convergence of quantum computing, AI and the life sciences. This page lays out the themes per audience, the structure each poster is expected to follow, and the submission specifications.

Section 1

Poster themes

Two themes — Quantum in Bio — Systems Biology + AI and AI & Drug discovery — Lab to community — run across three audience tracks. Pick the structure that matches your level.

Track 1

For High School students

Theme A · Quantum in Bio — Systems Biology + AI

Example titles

  • Protein Folding Meets Quantum Computing
  • Quantum Biology of Smell: How the Nose Detects Molecules
  • Brain as a Quantum-Inspired System: Myth or Model?
  • Drug Discovery with Quantum + AI Systems Biology

Required structure

  1. Title
  2. Background / Problem
  3. Quantum Concept
  4. Systems Biology Connection
  5. AI Role
  6. Real-world Example
  7. Visual Diagrams
  8. Key Conclusion

Theme B · AI & Drug discovery — Lab to community

Example titles

  • Making Medicines Affordable with AI
  • AI in Clinical Trials: Getting Medicines to People Faster
  • Finding New Uses for Old Drugs Using AI
  • How AI Helps Discover New Medicines Faster

Required structure

  1. Title
  2. Problem
  3. What is AI doing?
  4. Real-world example
  5. Community impact
  6. Visual diagrams
  7. One clear takeaway

Track 2

For Undergraduates

Theme A · Quantum in Bio — Systems Biology + AI

Example titles

  • Quantum-Inspired Neural Networks for Systems Biology
  • Hybrid AI–Quantum Approaches to Protein Folding Landscapes
  • Quantum Chemistry + AI for Drug–Target Interaction Networks
  • Quantum-Inspired Neural Networks for Systems Biology

Required structure

  1. Explicit research question or hypothesis
  2. Clear separation of quantum, biological, and AI components
  3. Inclusion of at least one computational or analytical method
  4. Real dataset or published case study
  5. Quantitative element (graphs, metrics, simulations)
  6. Critical discussion (limitations, assumptions)

Theme B · AI & Drug discovery — Lab to community

Example titles

  • Optimizing Drug Design with AI: Balancing Effectiveness and Cost
  • AI for Personalized Drug Response Prediction
  • Predicting Drug Toxicity Using Machine Learning
  • Drug Repurposing Using AI: A Cost-Effective Approach for Communities
  • AI-Driven Drug Discovery Pipeline: From Molecule to Patient

Required structure

  1. Clear pipeline framing: Lab → Translation → Community
  2. One focused computational or analytical component
  3. Real or simplified dataset
  4. Quantitative output (charts / metrics)
  5. Explicit societal impact (cost, access, safety)
  6. Brief limitations (data quality, model simplicity)

Track 3

For Masters / PhD / Post Doc

Theme A · Quantum in Bio — Systems Biology + AI

  1. Formal problem statement with hypothesis
  2. Explicit mathematical or computational framework
  3. Multiscale integration (quantum → molecular → systems → phenotype)
  4. Reproducible methodology (algorithms, datasets, parameters)
  5. Quantitative evaluation (error metrics, statistical validation)
  6. Critical discussion of physical plausibility and computational limits

Theme B · AI & Drug discovery — Lab to community

  1. Explicit pipeline framing (lab → translation → community)
  2. Integration of biological, computational, and societal layers
  3. Use of real datasets or validated case studies
  4. Quantitative evaluation (accuracy, cost, time, equity metrics)
  5. Critical analysis of limitations (data bias, scalability, regulation)

Section 2

Poster & abstract submission guidelines

Minimal working template (content order): Title → Authors → Intro → Methods → Results → Discussion → Conclusion → References → Contact

Step 1

Submission stage — Abstract

Before the poster itself, a poster abstract is required.

Typical format

  • Title (concise, ≤ 150 characters)
  • Authors + affiliations
  • Background / Objective
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusion
  • Keywords (3–6)

Constraints

  • 250–400 words (common range)
  • No figures or tables
  • Structured or unstructured depending on conference

Step 2

Poster file specifications

After acceptance, you submit or present the full poster.

Standard dimensions (U.S.)

  • 36 × 48 inches (landscape, most common)
  • 42 × 36 inches or 48 × 48 inches (less common)
  • Orientation: usually landscape

File format

  • PDF (mandatory in most conferences)
  • High resolution (≥ 300 DPI)

Step 3

Poster layout structure

Use a grid, typically 3–4 columns. The required sections, in order:

Title Banner (top)
  • Title (large font)
  • Authors
  • Institution logos
Introduction / Background
  • Problem context
  • Objective or hypothesis
Methods
  • Study design / approach
  • Tools, data, procedures
Results
  • Core findings
  • Graphs, charts, tables (dominant section)
Discussion
  • Interpretation
  • Implications
Conclusion
  • Key takeaway points
References
  • Minimal (3–5 citations)
Acknowledgments / Funding
  • Optional but expected
Contact Info / QR Code
  • Email or link to full paper

Step 4 · Critical for acceptance quality

Design constraints

Typography

  • Title font: 72–120 pt
  • Section headers: 36–48 pt
  • Body text: 24–32 pt

Composition

  • Use ≤ 800–1000 total words
  • Visuals > text (≈ 60–70 % graphics)
  • High contrast colors, no clutter

Step 5 · Final upload

Submission package

  • Poster PDF
  • Presenter details
  • 2–3 minute poster pitch video (strongly advised)
  • Short summary slide (strongly advised)

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