Events

For some in the profession, “MLA” is synonymous with the annual convention, but we've got many ways for members to connect with one another to share research, participate in professional development, and build their professional networks. Explore our upcoming in-person and online events and check out recordings of our past events.

2025 MLA Convention

The 2025 convention (#mla25) will take place in New Orleans from 9 to 12 January 2025. The presidential theme for the convention will be Visibility. Visit the MLA 2025 page to learn more.

Planning a Convention Session

Find out more about organizing a session for an upcoming convention, read examples of strong convention proposals, and learn where future conventions will be held.

Exhibiting and Sponsorship

Learn more about exhibiting at the MLA convention and other opportunities to connect with MLA members. See who exhibited at the 2024 convention.

Webinars and Conversations

Check out our library of MLA webinars—on topics ranging from medical humanities to teaching online to the latest information about MLA style—and find out what’s up next. The MLA also hosts events for departments and programs, like the ADE and ALD Summer Seminars, and we sponsor public lectures and small discussions with leading scholars, innovative educators, and passionate humanities advocates.

Convention History

Did you miss the 2024 convention, or are you curious about other past conventions? Access presidential address recordings, videos and audio interviews about the convention, a Program archive, and more on the Convention History page.