MLA Exhibit Hall
Visit the exhibit hall in the Grand Ballroom, First Floor, of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The exhibit hall is located close to convention sessions and the MLA registration and welcome center.
2025 Exhibit hall hours:
- 10 and 11 January, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
- 12 January, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
An MLA 2025 convention badge or appropriate pass is required.
The MLA exhibit hall provides a place where attendees can browse the latest publications at amazing discounts, visit with a publisher, catch a book signing or interview with a favorite author, discover a new technology, explore a variety of services, and connect with colleagues and friends.
See who is exhibiting at the 2025 MLA convention. Click on the links to visit their pages and learn more.
Check out the exhibit floor plan to see where exhibitors are located.
MLA PubCentral
Visit PubCentral in the exhibit hall for everything related to MLA publications.
- Take advantage of discounts on MLA books
- Watch a demo of MLA Handbook Plus
- Learn about the MLA International Bibliography's free online course.
2025 Exhibit Hall Happenings:
Exhibit Hall Event Listing. Check the Exhibit Hall Events in the online program and MLA 2025 app closer to the convention for updated exhibit hall event listings.
Exhibit Hall Passes
Complimentary Guest Passes
Convention registrants are welcome to accompany guests through the exhibit hall with the appropriate guest pass. These passes provide access to the exhibit hall only (not to MLA sessions), and the guest must be accompanied by a convention registrant. Guest passes are available at the Exhibitor Information desk.
$10 Day Passes
Persons who wish to visit the exhibit hall and who are not registered for the convention or accompanied by a convention registrant may purchase a one-day pass into the exhibit hall only (not to MLA sessions). Day passes are $10 per day and can be purchased at the Exhibitor Information desk.