Dress professionally and comfortably: If you have doubts about standards of dress in your discipline, ask your advisor, mentor, or colleagues for advice. Wear something that is professional, but that also helps you feel confident. Wear comfortable shoes, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time.
Arrive early: This gives you time to familiarize yourself with the venue, find the nearest restroom, water fountain, coffee shop, and settle in and get comfortable. Introduce yourself to the other presenters and talk to them about their research.
Bring push pins, a black marker, and white out: Some events require presenters to bring materials (such as push pins) to mount their posters to the display stands. You can also bring white out and a black marker in case you notice any last minute typos on your poster.
Practice your presentation: Prepare and practice a 1-2 minute oral presentation of your research prior to the event. Talk through your presentation aloud to practice your timing and enunciation.
Stand near your poster: Make sure you are present to speak to attendees and answer their questions.
Make eye contact and address all attendees: You may have more than one person come to look at your poster at once. Make sure you make eye contact with everyone, don't just focus on one person.
Don't leave early: While the crowd may dwindle later in the session, it's a professional responsibility to stay by your poster for the duration of the event.