2024 MLA Convention
The 2024 MLA Annual Convention will be held from 4 to 7 January in Philadelphia. View the online program. Read about the presidential theme, Celebration: Joy and Sorrow. 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
Convention Registration and Housing
All MLA members and others involved in the study or teaching of language and literature must register for the convention to participate in and attend the convention, whether in person or online. Nonmembers who join the MLA while registering for the convention are entitled to register at members’ rates. Registration includes access to in-person and online sessions, as well as to recordings of online sessions you may have missed. Register online and pick up your badge on-site.
Your MLA registration confirmation will contain a dedicated link to access the MLA housing platform to make your hotel reservation (20 December deadline). Convention registration is required to access the discounted MLA hotel rates.
2024 Registration and Housing FAQs
Session Information
Sessions will take place either in person or online; online sessions are indicated with a virtual icon in the online program and the MLA 2024 convention app (available for download). Sessions are organized by members; nonmembers are welcome to attend.
- 2024 Presidential Theme: Celebration: Joy and Sorrow
- 2024 Online Program
- Online Session Presider and Presenter Tips
- Access Guidelines for MLA Convention Session Organizers and Presenters
- Presentation Guidelines for Participants and Session Organizers
- Planning a Convention Session
- 2025 Calls for Papers
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
- COVID-19 Health and Safety
- 2024 Convention Guide
- 2024 MLA Convention Commons Page
- Philadelphia Coffee Map
- Information for Attendees
- Professional Development Hub at MLA 2024
- Philadelphia Land Acknowledgment
- Convention Participant FAQs
- Online Session FAQs
- Online Session Platform General Guidance
- 2024 MLA Exhibitors
- Exhibit Hall
- Media Guidelines
- 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.