2025 MLA Convention
The 2025 MLA Annual Convention will be held from 9 to 12 January in New Orleans. Read about the presidential theme, Visibility. We look forward to meeting in person, and we hope you’ll join us!
A Letter from Executive Director Paula M. Krebs Urging Support of Convention Attendance
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 2025 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.
- 2025 Presidential Theme: Visibility
- Planning a Convention Session
- Proposing a Special Session
- Proposing a Just-in-Time Session
- Participating in the Program Innovation Room
- Participating in the Public Humanities Incubator
- Access Guidelines for MLA Convention Session Organizers and Presenters
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. Registration opens for MLA members in September and for nonmembers in October.
- Appropriate Conduct at the MLA Annual Convention
- Convention Participant FAQs
- 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.