How to Cite a Conference Paper or Presentation in Chicago 17
Complete guide with footnote and bibliography examples for citing conference proceedings, presentations, and panels in Chicago 17th edition.
Conference Paper (Published Proceedings)
Cite a paper published in conference proceedings like a chapter in an edited book. Include the author, paper title in quotation marks, proceedings title in italics, editors, publisher, year, and page range.
First Footnote
1. Firstname Lastname, “Title of Paper,” in Title of Proceedings, ed. Editor Name(s) (Place: Publisher, Year), page(s).
Bibliography Entry
Lastname, Firstname. “Title of Paper.” In Title of Proceedings, edited by Editor Name(s), page range. Place: Publisher, Year.
Example: Published Proceedings
First Footnote
1. Sarah Patel and Lily Wong, “Ethical Implications of Generative AI in Clinical Psychology,” in Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on AI & Mental Health, ed. Michael Thompson and Ana Rivera (Berlin: Springer, 2025), 118.
Shortened Footnote
2. Patel and Wong, “Ethical Implications,” 120.
Bibliography Entry
Patel, Sarah, and Lily Wong. “Ethical Implications of Generative AI in Clinical Psychology.” In Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on AI & Mental Health, edited by Michael Thompson and Ana Rivera, 112‑25. Berlin: Springer, 2025.
Conference Presentation (Unpublished)
For a presentation that was delivered but not published, include the author, title in quotation marks, the conference name, location, and date.
First Footnote
1. Marc Tremblay, “Climate Resilience in Coastal First Nations Communities” (paper presented at the Canadian Sociological Association Annual Conference, Toronto, ON, May 20‑23, 2026).
Bibliography Entry
Tremblay, Marc. “Climate Resilience in Coastal First Nations Communities.” Paper presented at the Canadian Sociological Association Annual Conference, Toronto, ON, May 20‑23, 2026.
Poster Presentation
First Footnote
1. Jasmine Singh and Kevin Lee, “Neural Correlates of Bilingual Code‑Switching in Children” (poster presented at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, April 10‑12, 2025).
Bibliography Entry
Singh, Jasmine, and Kevin Lee. “Neural Correlates of Bilingual Code‑Switching in Children.” Poster presented at the Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, April 10‑12, 2025.
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Yes, for unpublished presentations, include the city and state/province.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 “virtual conference” in place of the location.