How to Cite a Conference Paper or Presentation in MLA 9
Complete guide with examples for citing conference proceedings, presentations, and panels in MLA 9th edition.
Published Conference Paper (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 (italicized), editors, publisher, year, and page range.
Works Cited Entry
Author(s). "Title of Paper." Title of Proceedings, edited by Editor(s), Publisher, Year, pp. xx-xx.
Example: Published Proceedings
Citation
Patel, Sarah, and Lily Wong. "Ethical Implications of Generative AI in Clinical Psychology." Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on AI & Mental Health, edited by Michael Thompson and Ana Rivera, Springer, 2025, pp. 112-25.
In‑Text Citation
(Patel and Wong 118)
Conference Presentation (Unpublished)
For a presentation that was delivered but not published, include the title (in quotation marks), the conference name, location, and date.
Example
Tremblay, Marc. "Climate Resilience in Coastal First Nations Communities." Canadian Sociological Association Annual Conference, 20-23 May 2026, Toronto.
Poster Presentation
Example
Singh, Jasmine, and Kevin Lee. "Neural Correlates of Bilingual Code-Switching in Children." Cognitive Neuroscience Society Annual Meeting, 10-12 Apr. 2025, Boston.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I include the conference location?
Yes, for unpublished presentations, include the city. For published proceedings, omit the location.
How do I cite a panel discussion?
List the panelists, the title of the panel (in quotation marks), the conference name, and date.