How to Cite a Conference Paper or Presentation in AMA 11
Complete guide with examples for citing conference proceedings, presentations, and abstracts in AMA 11th edition.
Published Conference Paper (Proceedings)
Cite a paper published in conference proceedings like a chapter in an edited book. Include author, paper title, editor(s), proceedings title, publisher, year, and page range.
Reference List Entry
Author AA, Author BB. Title of paper. In: Editor EE, Editor FF, eds. Title of Proceedings. Publisher; Year:pages.
Example: Published Proceedings
Citation
Patel S, Wong L. Ethical implications of generative AI in clinical psychology. In: Thompson M, Rivera A, eds. Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on AI & Mental Health. Springer; 2025:112-125.
In‑Text Citation (Superscript)
Patel and Wong6 argued that...
Conference Presentation (Unpublished)
For a presentation delivered but not published, include the author, title, conference name, location, and date.
Example
Tremblay M. Climate resilience in coastal First Nations communities. Paper presented at: Canadian Sociological Association Annual Conference; May 20-23, 2026; Toronto, ON.
Poster Presentation
Example
Singh J, Lee K. Neural correlates of bilingual code-switching in children. Poster presented at: Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting; April 10-12, 2025; Boston, MA.
Conference Abstract
Example
Martinez C. The future of remote work and urban planning. Abstract presented at: Urban Affairs Association Conference; March 5, 2025; Vancouver, BC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I include the conference location?
Yes, for unpublished presentations, include the city and state/province. For published proceedings, omit the location.
How do I cite a virtual conference presentation?
If the conference was held virtually, indicate this in place of the location: "Virtual conference."