Poster rotation
45 minSegments
7
First
5:00
Total
45:00
A 45-minute poster rotation with pitches, Q&A, judging, and transition.
Academic rotation timer
Free Poster Session Timer
Use a poster session timer for research poster pitches, attendee rotations, Q&A windows, judging rounds, transition cues, and academic conference sessions.
Built for this job
Organizers can keep poster rotations and judging windows clear.
Presenters can see how much pitch and Q&A time remains.
Conference teams can use a controlled display for room-wide transitions.
Current agenda item
Opening instructions
1/7
5:00
Next
Poster pitch
Total time
45:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Lightning poster pitches
16 minSegments
6
First
2:00
Total
16:00
A fast pitch timer for poster preview sessions.
Judging round
1 hourSegments
6
First
5:00
Total
1:00:00
A 60-minute poster judging timer with presentation, questions, notes, and transitions.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Separate pitch time, Q&A time, and scoring notes.
Use clear transition cues so attendees know when to rotate.
Keep judging rounds consistent across all posters.
Use XTimer rooms when organizers need one controller and a visible room display.
Frequently asked questions
What is a poster session timer?
A poster session timer helps coordinate poster pitches, attendee rotations, Q&A windows, judging notes, transitions, and academic conference timing.
Can I use this for poster judging?
Yes. The judging round preset separates presentation, questions, scoring notes, and transitions.
How long should poster pitches be?
Poster pitches are often short, commonly 3 to 5 minutes, with a separate Q&A or judging window.