WEM26 Poster Competition
Now open for entries!
Share your research at the world’s largest extreme medicine gathering
The WEM26 Poster Competition is your opportunity to showcase original research, ideas, case studies and insight to a global audience of clinicians, researchers, educators and professionals working across extreme, remote and expedition medicine.
Whether you’re early in your career or already established in the field, this is a chance to put your work in front of a highly engaged international community, spark discussion, and contribute to the conversations shaping the future of extreme medicine.
Finalists will also be invited to present their research in a dedicated workshop session as part of the WEM26 weekend agenda, giving selected entrants the chance to share their thinking live at the conference.
Poster Competition prizes worth aiming for
Alongside the chance to showcase your work at WEM26, this year’s Poster Competition comes with prizes that keep the experience going well beyond the conference weekend.
From your place at WEM27 to membership and exclusive merchandise, here’s what’s up for grabs.
A 3-day ticket to WEM27
Secure your place at next year’s conference with full access to expert talks, hands-on workshops, and invaluable networking.
- Full 3-day conference access
- Expert talks and practical sessions
- Workshops and networking opportunities
Annual Membership + exclusive WEM merchandise
Stay connected to the WEM community beyond the conference with membership access and exclusive merchandise.
- WEM Annual Membership
- Exclusive WEM merchandise
- A prize that keeps the connection going
Exclusive WEM merchandise
Take home a piece of the WEM experience with exclusive merchandise for your entry and contribution.
- Exclusive WEM merchandise
- A keepsake from the event
- Recognition for standout work
Merchandise prizes are available to collect on the day of the event.
Note: prizes are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. First prize does not include travel or accommodation expenses. Full T&C’s will be available online shortly, please contact us for any queries.
Showcase your work on a global stage
Submit your abstract and upload your poster via our entry form at the bottom of this page.
If shortlisted, your poster will be displayed at WEM26, whether physically, digitally, or both. You will be notified if you have been shortlisted.
Engage in discussions with conference delegates, speakers, and fellow researchers about your work.
Make sure your poster is original, relevant to Extreme Medicine, and has not been submitted to WEM or to our annual conference before.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, student, or simply passionate about Extreme Medicine, this competition is your chance to share your work with an international audience.
Design advice for a stronger poster submission
Need a hand shaping your poster? These resources are a good place to start if you want support with structure, visual clarity, and what a strong submission can look like in practice.
Designing conference posters
A practical guide by Colin Purrington covering how to create a poster that is clear, readable, and well structured.
Read article › VideoMaking a better research poster
A useful video from the American Journal Experts Poster Illustration team with practical advice on improving poster design.
Watch video › Winning exampleView last year’s winning poster
Explore last year’s winning entry to see the kind of clarity, originality, and impact that stood out to the judging panel.
Open winning poster ›Share your work at WEM26, in person or on screen
Whether you’re joining us in Edinburgh or submitting from further afield, shortlisted posters will still have the chance to be seen, discussed, and recognised as part of WEM26.
Download our posters and share this competition with your network
Help us get the WEM26 Poster Competition in front of more researchers, clinicians, students, and professionals working across extreme, remote, expedition, and humanitarian medicine.
Download the assets below and share them across your channels, teams, and communities.