The CSPC'26 Virtual Poster Competition provides a premier digital stage for postgraduate students to present their latest research findings to a diverse audience of peers, academics, and industry experts. Designed to foster innovation and sharpen scholarly communication, this event evaluates participants on both the scientific merit of their work and their ability to present it with visual clarity and precision.
To participate in the Virtual Poster Competition, candidates must meet the following criteria at the time of the event:
Open to all currently registered PhD and Master’s (by Research & Mixed-Mode) candidates at the School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Participants must maintain an active candidature status during the competition.
This specific track is exclusively reserved for remote participants.
Individuals who wish to be present on campus must enroll in the Face-to-Face track. Any participant registered in this virtual track who is found physically attending the on-campus event will be automatically disqualified.
Outstanding presentations will be evaluated by a panel of judges and peer attendees. The following awards are up for grabs:
Top Winners: A total of three (3) top winners will be selected based on the judges' final consensus and scores for academic merit and presentation quality.
People's Choice Award: In addition to the main prizes, one (1) exclusive People's Choice Award will be crowned based on popular vote by all colloquium attendees. Explore the presentations and vote for the single most captivating poster!
Don't miss the chance to go beyond the prompt—enter the competition today and show the world the depth of your research!
Registration closes on 20 July 2026
Important Dates
20 July 2026 - Registration Dateline
10 August 2026 - Poster Submission
17 August 2026 - Competition Day
Important Information
Confirmed participants will be contacted by the organising committees and subsequently added into a WhatsApp group.
Further announcements regarding the Submission Links, Presentation Slots and Virtual Venues will be announced in due course.
Participants are required to prepare your poster using the given template. Layout of contents remain flexible.
Explore the essential competition criteria, submission requirements, and judging frameworks.
Discover best practices for delivering a winning academic pitch that goes "beyond the prompt."
Interested students are cordially invited to contact our team:
Dr. Nur Intan Raihana Ruhaiyem <intanraihana@usm.my>
Advisor of Poster Competition Department
Ali Darwish Saif Al-Jabri <ali.al.jabri@student.usm.my>
Head of Poster Competition Department
Disclaimer: The organising committee reserves the right to amend the competition rules and guidelines without prior notice.