Call for Proposals

2027 MLA Annual Conference

in 8 months

2027 MLA Annual Conference

event starts

25 Apr 2027

event ends

28 Apr 2027

location

Boston Marriott Newton Newton, Massachusetts, United States


MLA's Conference Committee is seeking proposals for presentations for its upcoming annual conference, Cultivating Connection being held at the Boston Marriott Newton on April 26-27.

Your proposals help shape our conference and by extension, enriches our profession.

Have you introduced a new program or service that you think others would benefit from learning about? Perhaps you're interested in learning about a certain topic. You can bet others are, too - so, why not consider putting together a program?

Our attendees are particularly interested in hands-on, practical, actionable information and ideas.

You may submit a proposal on behalf of the presenter(s). Panels are limited to three (3) including the moderator. The submission window closes on October 9th and submitters will be contacted in November after the Conference Committee has reviewed the proposals.

As a presenter, you're awarded a reduced registration rate to attend the conference on the day you present.

All sessions are to be presented live and in-person.

We look forward to seeing your proposal!

Thank you!

MLA Conference Committee

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Call for Proposals
Call opens at 12:00 AM

24 Aug 2026

Call closes at 5:00 PM

09 Oct 2026

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Some helpful information as you submit your proposal:

  • The conference dates are April 26-27, 2027
  • Our attendees are particularly interested in hands-on, practical, actionable information and ideas.
  • Each session is allotted a maximum of 45 minutes including Q+A, subject to minor changes as the conference schedule is built out.
  • A maximum of three (3) panelists are allowed in panel discussions (including moderator).
  • Generally speaking, the standard audio/visual set-up includes a screen or monitor, a presentation laptop, a podium and a wireless handheld mic (keynote sessions will have additional equipment). The room will be set-up in theater style.
  • With this form, you have the option to submit the session on behalf of the speaker. 
  • All sessions are to be presented live and in-person.
  • As a presenter, you're awarded a reduced registration rate to attend the conference on the day you present.
  • Please submit your proposal by October 9, 5:00 PM.

If you are submitting the session on behalf of a presenter(s), you will be responsible for sharing any communications you receive to them.

If you have any questions, please contact conference@masslib.org.

MLA Conference Committee

The conference fee will be covered for the day of the presentation and includes lunch. Additional days can be added at the point of registration for a fee. Travel, accommodations and other expenses will considered by the committee and approved.


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