Conference proceedings refer to the collection of research papers, presentations, and other materials that are published after an academic conference. Typically, the papers and presentations included in conference proceedings are original contributions to the field, and have not been previously published.

Conference proceedings are an important resource for researchers and scholars as they provide access to the latest research and findings in a particular field. They may include papers presented at plenary sessions, parallel sessions, workshops, and other events that took place during the conference.

Conference proceedings are typically published in book or journal form, and may be published in print or online formats. In some cases, the proceedings may be open access, meaning that they are freely available to anyone, while in other cases, they may be available only to conference attendees or subscribers.

Some academic conferences are organized specifically for the purpose of publishing conference proceedings, while others may include conference proceedings as part of a larger program of events. Conference proceedings may be indexed and cited in academic databases and may also be used as a reference for future research.