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worldcon.org. Worldcon, or more formally the World Science Fiction Convention, the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS), is a science fiction convention. It has been held each year since 1939 (except for the years 1942 to 1945, during World War II). [1] The members of each Worldcon are the members of WSFS, and vote both ...
The 81st World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was held on 18–22 October 2023 in Chengdu, China. [1][2] The choice of location was the subject of some controversy as it seemed that many of the votes cast for Chengdu at the 79th World Science Fiction Convention had the same handwriting and used the same mailing address.
The data is maintained by the Long List Committee, a World Science Fiction Society sub-committee. Notes: Name – a convention is normally listed by the least confusing version of its name. This is usually the name preferred by the convention, but fannish tradition is followed in retroactively numbering the first Worldcon in a series 1 (or I or ...
This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007, [4] and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award , though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards ...
The site of the convention was chosen by members of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention. [4] The bid for Seattle was the only bid on the site selection ballot. Seattle received 163 of the 168 valid ballots received.
This has often included the national SF awards of the host country, such as the Japanese Seiun Awards as part of Nippon 2007, [3] and the Prix Aurora Awards as part of Anticipation in 2009. The Astounding Award for Best New Writer and the Sidewise Award , though not sponsored by the Worldcon, are usually presented, as well as the Chesley Awards ...
The 75th World Science Fiction Convention , also known as Worldcon 75, was held on 9–13 August 2017 at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre in Helsinki, Finland. The convention chair was Jukka Halme, and the vice-chairs were Karo Leikomaa and Colette H. Fozard.
The 51st World Science Fiction Convention ( Worldcon ), also known as ConFrancisco, was held on 2–6 September 1993 at the ANA Hotel, Parc Fifty Five, and Nikko Hotels and the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California, United States. The supporting organization was San Francisco Science Fiction Conventions, Inc.