2024 MLA Convention
The 2024 MLA Annual Convention will be held from 4 to 7 January in Philadelphia. Read about the presidential theme, Celebration: Joy and Sorrow. We look forward to meeting in person, and we hope you’ll join us!
Session Information
Sessions will take place either in person or online. Sessions are organized by members; nonmembers are welcome to attend. The deadline to submit a session for the 2024 convention has passed. If you have an idea for a session but weren’t able to propose it by the deadline, check here later this summer for details on proposing a just-in-time session in September.
- 2024 Presidential Theme: Celebration: Joy and Sorrow
- Innovative Session Formats
- Planning a Convention Session
- Proposing a Special Session
- Proposing a Just-in-Time Session
- Participating in Humanities in Five
- Participating in the Program Innovation Room
- Participating in the Public Humanities Incubator
General Information
Convention registration is required to participate in or attend meetings in-person or online, visit the exhibit hall, use the MLA Professional Development Hub, or reserve hotel rooms at special MLA rates.
- Access Guidelines for MLA Convention Session Organizers and Presenters
- Appropriate Conduct at the MLA Annual Convention
- Philadelphia Land Acknowledgment
- Convention Participant FAQs
- 2023 Exhibitors
- Exhibit Hall
- Convention Calendar
- Future Conventions
Are you interested in exhibiting or sponsorship? Find out about the MLA exhibit hall and other opportunities for reaching MLA members.