How to Cite Conference Papers and Presentations

Learn how to properly cite conference proceedings, presentations, posters, and other academic conference materials.

Conference Proceedings

How to cite papers published in conference proceedings.

Conference Presentations

Guidelines for citing oral presentations and symposium contributions.

Conference Posters

How to cite poster sessions and visual presentations.

Conference Abstracts

Citations for published conference abstracts and summaries.

General Guidelines

  • Include the conference name and location
  • Specify the type of presentation (paper, poster, etc.)
  • Add DOI or URL for online proceedings
  • Include the month and year of the conference
  • Note if the proceedings are published in a book or journal

Basic Elements

Author Information

  • List all presenters in the order shown
  • Include affiliations if available
  • Use full names as listed in the program

Conference Details

  • Full name of the conference
  • Location (city, state/country)
  • Dates of the conference
  • Session or track information if relevant

Publication Information

  • Publisher of proceedings if applicable
  • Page numbers for published papers
  • DOI or URL for online access
  • Database information if accessed online

Special Considerations

Unpublished Materials

  • Note if presentation was not published
  • Include any handouts or supplementary materials
  • Add retrieval information for online materials
  • Specify if permission was granted to cite

Virtual Conferences

  • Indicate if conference was held online
  • Include platform information if relevant
  • Note time zones for international conferences
  • Add recording links if available