i-iARC 2026 Official Poster
Innovation Poster Competition Requirements
Participants under the Innovation Track are encouraged to design their posters creatively according to the nature and uniqueness of their innovation. There is no fixed poster layout or design template; however, the poster must communicate the innovation clearly, effectively, and visually.
Participants may organise and present the information according to their own creativity, but the poster should include the following essential information:
The poster must clearly display the title or name of the innovation
Include the name(s) of the innovator(s) or team members and their institution, school, or organisation.
Briefly explain the problem, issue, need, or challenge that led to the development of the innovation. The poster should clearly show why the innovation was developed and what problem it aims to solve.
State the main objective(s) of the innovation clearly.
Provide a clear and concise description of the innovation, including:
- What the innovation is
- Its main purpose
- Target users or beneficiaries
- How it works or is used
- Platform, technology, product, module, approach, or method used, where applicable
Highlight the main features, functions, components, or strengths of the innovation. Participants are encouraged to use images, screenshots, diagrams, illustrations, or other appropriate visuals to demonstrate the innovation.
Provide appropriate evidence that demonstrates the development, implementation, use, testing, or evaluation of the innovation.
Evidence may include, where applicable:
- Product screenshots or photographs
- User testing
- Evaluation results
- Pre- and post-results
- User feedback
- Testimonials
- Survey findings
- Other relevant supporting evidence
Clearly explain the impact or benefits of the innovation on its intended users or context. This may include improvements in areas such as teaching and learning, engagement, achievement, efficiency, motivation, professional practice, problem-solving, user experience, or other relevant outcomes.
Highlight what makes the innovation creative, innovative, or different from existing practices or solutions. Participants should clearly demonstrate the unique features, added value, practicality, or potential contribution of the innovation.
Participants are encouraged to demonstrate their creativity in designing the poster.
The poster should:
- Be visually attractive and well organised.
- Present information clearly and concisely.
- Use appropriate text, images, diagrams, figures, screenshots, tables, or graphics.
- Ensure that all important information is easy to read and understand.
- Clearly showcase the innovation and its key strengths.
For Physical Participants, the poster must be printed in A2 size and brought to the competition venue on 23 September 2026. The content should be clearly readable from approximately one metre away.
For Online Participants, the poster should be prepared in a format suitable for online presentation and screen sharing.
All participants are required to submit the final softcopy of the poster in PDF format through the official i-iARC 2026 Poster & Article Submission Form by 13 September 2026.
Note: Participants are free to determine the layout, arrangement, visual style, and presentation of their poster. The headings listed above do not need to appear exactly as written, provided that the required information is clearly presented in the poster.
For participants who wish to submit an article under the Innovation Track, please download and use the official Innovation Article Template through the following link:
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Action Research Poster Competition Requirements
Participants competing under the Action Research Track must ensure that their poster clearly presents the complete action research process. The poster should include the following components:
The title should clearly and accurately reflect the overall focus of the action research.
The poster should include a clear reflection on the teaching and learning issue, problem, or situation that led to the action research. The reflection should demonstrate a clear connection between the identified issue and the purpose of the study.
The objectives of the action research should be clearly stated and written according to the SMART principles:
- Specific
- Measurable
- Achievable
- Relevant
- Time-bound
The methodology should clearly describe how the action research was conducted and should include:
- Action research model or design
- Participants/samples
- Intervention or action implemented
- Research instruments
- Data collection procedures
- Data analysis methods
The findings should be presented clearly and should directly address the objectives of the action research. Relevant tables, graphs, figures, or other forms of evidence may be used to present the findings effectively.
The poster should include a critical discussion of the findings. The discussion should explain the meaning and significance of the findings, particularly in relation to the identified issue and the improvement of educational practice.
The action research should demonstrate:
- Originality in addressing the identified issue
- Creativity in the action or intervention implemented
- Practical application within the educational context
- Potential contribution towards improving teaching, learning, or professional practice
The overall technical quality of the poster will be considered, including:
- Quality and relevance of content
- Organisation of information
- Clarity and readability of text
- Appropriate use of graphics, figures, tables, or images
- Overall poster layout and visual presentation
For Physical Participants:
- The poster must be printed in A2 size.
- Participants are required to bring the printed poster to the competition venue on 23 September 2026.
- The poster must be displayed at the designated presentation area.
- All content should be clearly readable from approximately one metre away.
For Action Research Online Participants:
- The poster should be prepared in a format suitable for online presentation and screen sharing.
- Participants should ensure that all text, figures, and other information can be clearly viewed during the online presentation.
All participants are required to submit a softcopy of the final poster in PDF format through the official i-iARC 2026 Poster & Article Submission Form.
Submission Deadline: 13 September 2026
Participants who choose the Poster + Article submission option must also submit the final version of their article through the same submission form.
For participants who wish to submit an article under the Action Research Track, please download and use the official Action Research Article Template through the following link:
All entries submitted under the Action Research Track must be genuine action research projects. The study must demonstrate the application of an appropriate action research model or cycle throughout the research process. The poster should clearly demonstrate the key stages of the action research process, including:
Identification of Issue / Reflection → Planning → Action / Intervention → Observation / Data Collection → Reflection → Improvement
A research project that only reports findings without demonstrating an action or intervention and a systematic action research cycle may not fulfil the requirements of the Action Research Track.