1.  The contents will depend on the subject matters.
For example, a student designed a renewable energy harvest system and is using the project as the basis for the poster.
Then, the poster should include the following.
Middle top (Title and name)
Left: Abstract, Introduction
Middle: Main body for design project including figures and tables
Right: conclusion, references.
Bottom: AUENERGY ¦
2.  You really should send the draft poster now.