Associations are elevating attendee engagement by offering CPD credits for ePoster interactions. This game-changing approach enhances learning, accessibility, and sustainability, paving the way for more impactful and future-ready events.
In an exciting advancement for professional development at meetings, associations are now leveraging a new tool to enhance their value proposition: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits for ePoster engagement.
This innovative approach, pioneered by a leading American association, and soon to be available in Europe, is set to transform how conferences and congresses across the globe deliver and recognize this type of educational content.
By embracing ePosters and the CPD framework, associations can enhance the appeal of their events and foster a more engaging, accessible, and impactful learning experience for attendees.
What are the benefits of ePosters at association meetings?
ePosters have emerged as a cutting-edge digital alternative to traditional paper posters displayed on boards.
An ePoster, or electronic poster, is a digital presentation of research findings or a case study, typically displayed at scientific and medical conferences. Unlike paper posters, ePosters offer a high level of interactivity, incorporating multimedia components like videos, animations and links. They can be viewed via different channels: onsite via touch screens, online, or through meeting apps. ePosters allow researchers to communicate their findings in a more compelling and impactful manner, making them a valuable tool for effective communication of research outcomes.
To elevate the Poster viewing experience, the best solutions offer a range of features: auto-zoom on specific sections for improved readability and presentation to larger audiences, self-recorded audio narrations and interactive tools to improve the flow between presenter and audience.
By incorporating these features, congresses and meetings can enhance the learning experience, provide new opportunities for informal exchanges, and increase attendee satisfaction.
But that’s not all. ePosters contribute to sustainability through:
● Zero paper and ink waste: eliminating the need for physical posters
● Energy efficiency: less energy required to produce and display
● Reduced transportation emissions: the hardware is hired locally
Adding height-adjustable touch screens leads to improved accessibility, allowing individuals with limited mobility to browse and present like any other delegate.
Innovation and change can be challenging for associations, however modern ePoster solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing meeting schedules and to work smoothly with different audio-visual (AV) and App providers.
Overall, ePosters offer a modern, sustainable, and engaging way for associations to showcase research and facilitate knowledge exchange at their events.
How do CPD credits impact the learning experience?
One limitation of all types of posters has been the lack of formal recognition for delegates who engage with them.
By embracing CPD credits for poster engagement, associations can acknowledge and reward delegates for their time and effort in learning from ePosters.
CPD credits are widely recognized as a valuable form of professional development, and they can be used to maintain licensure, advance careers, and meet employer requirements.
At the same time, they can make their events more attractive to potential delegates and encourage them to delve deeper in the latest research and innovations in their field.
The implementation of the CPD credit system for ePosters is a significant step forward for the meetings industry, elevating ePosters as a unique, interactive educational resource.
How are CPD credits and certificates awarded?
Each participant's engagement with accredited posters is meticulously tracked throughout the meeting, and a comprehensive report is compiled, reflecting their level of interaction. This data is then used to issue a certificate of participation and award CPD credits at the meeting's conclusion.
The learning journey doesn't end there. Delegates - and wider audiences - have the opportunity to further enhance their knowledge and earn additional credits by accessing the ePosters online, even after the meeting has concluded. To claim these credits, they are required to spend at least 15 minutes exploring each ePoster available in the poster gallery and finally, complete a quiz to evaluate their understanding while being able to exchange ideas with the authors and other viewers at any time.
This approach incentivises delegates to actively engage with the ePosters, promoting continuous learning and contributing to their professional growth and development.
Embracing ePosters with CPD accreditation not only modernizes your association's approach to professional development but also demonstrates a commitment to innovation and member value. By partnering with an experienced provider, you can seamlessly integrate transformative technology and unlock new levels of engagement and learning at your events.
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