MLA 2023
The 2023 MLA Annual Convention will be held from 5 to 8 January in San Francisco. View the preliminary online program and read about the presidential theme, Working Conditions. 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
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.
2023 Registration and Housing FAQs
Session Information
Sessions will take place either in person or online; online sessions are indicated by the virtual icon in the online program. Sessions are organized by members; nonmembers are welcome to attend.
- 2023 Presidential Theme: Working Conditions
- 2023 Online Program
- Online Session FAQs
- Innovative Session Formats
- Planning a Convention Session
General Information
Convention registration is required to participate in or attend meetings in-person or online, visit the exhibit hall, use the Career Center, 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
- 2023 Convention Guide
- Information for Attendees
- Professional Development Hub
- 2023 Cultural Excursions
- Be a Volunteer at the MLA Annual Convention
- San Francisco Land Acknowledgment
- Convention Participant FAQs
- 2023 Exhibitors
- Exhibit Hall
- MLA 2023 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.