84th World Science Fiction Convention

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the 84th World Science Fiction Convention
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Genre Science fiction
Dates2026

The 84th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) will be held in 2026.

Contents

Awards

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards, [1] the oldest and most noteworthy award for science fiction. Selection of the recipients is by vote of the Worldcon members. Categories include novels and short fiction, artwork, dramatic presentations, and various professional and fandom activities. [1] [2]

Other awards may be presented at Worldcon at the discretion of the individual convention committee. 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 Prometheus Award, and others. [3]

The awards will be announced at the convention.

Site selection

The site of the convention will be chosen by members of the 82nd World Science Fiction Convention in August 2024. The only active bid is for Los Angeles. [4] [5]

Related Research Articles

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. The members of each Worldcon are the members of WSFS, and vote both to select the site of the Worldcon two years later, and to select the winners of the annual Hugo Awards, which are presented at each convention.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">63rd World Science Fiction Convention</span> 63rd Worldcon (2005)

The 63rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Interaction, was held on 4–8 August 2005 at the SEC Centre with the attached SEC Armadillo and Moat House Hotel in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Parties took place at the Hilton Hotel.

The 19th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Seacon, was held on 2–4 September 1961 at the Hyatt House Hotel in Seattle, Washington, United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">61st World Science Fiction Convention</span> 61st Worldcon (2003)

The 61st World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Torcon 3, was held from 28 August to 1 September 2003 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and at the Fairmont Royal York and Crowne Plaza hotels in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The 66th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Denvention 3, was held on 6–10 August 2008 at the Colorado Convention Center and the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado, United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">60th World Science Fiction Convention</span> 60th Worldcon (2002)

The 60th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as ConJose, was held on 29 August–2 September 2002 at the McEnery Convention Center, the Fairmont San Jose, and the Hilton San Jose & Towers in San Jose, California, United States.

The 57th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Aussiecon Three, was held on 2–6 September 1999 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne, Australia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">70th World Science Fiction Convention</span> 70th Worldcon (2012)

The 70th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon 7, was held on 30 August–3 September 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

The 13th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Clevention, was held on 2–5 September 1955 at the Manger Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">14th World Science Fiction Convention</span> 14th Worldcon (1956)

The 14th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as NyCon II or NEWYORCON, was held on 31 August–3 September 1956 at the Biltmore Hotel in New York City, United States.

The 16th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Solacon, was held on 29 August–1 September 1958 at the Alexandria Hotel in Los Angeles, California, United States.

The 18th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Pittcon, was held on 3–5 September 1960 at the Penn-Sheraton Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

The 24th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Tricon, was held on 1–5 September 1966 at the Sheraton-Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Officially, the convention was hosted by three cities in the region: Cincinnati, Ohio, Cleveland, Ohio, and Detroit, Michigan; hence the name "Tricon".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">75th World Science Fiction Convention</span> 75th Worldcon (2017)

The 75th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Worldcon 75, was held on 9–13 August 2017 at the Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre in Helsinki, Finland.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">77th World Science Fiction Convention</span> 77th Worldcon (2019)

The 77th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Dublin 2019—An Irish Worldcon, was held on 15–19 August 2019 at the Convention Centre, as well as in The Point Square, Dublin, Ireland.

The 78th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as CoNZealand, was held from 29 July to 2 August 2020. It was planned to be held at the TSB Arena and Shed 6, Intercontinental Hotel, Michael Fowler Center, in Wellington, New Zealand. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organizers announced in March 2020 that it would be held as a virtual convention, with no on-site attendance.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">79th World Science Fiction Convention</span> 79th Worldcon (2021)

The 79th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as DisCon III, was held on 15–19 December 2021 in Washington, D.C., United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">80th World Science Fiction Convention</span> 80th Worldcon (2022)

The 80th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon 8, was held on 1–5 September 2022 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">82nd World Science Fiction Convention</span> 82nd Worldcon (2024)

The 82nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Glasgow 2024, will be held in 2024 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

The 83rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Seattle Worldcon 2025, will be held in August 13-17, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. The convention will be chaired by Kathy Bond.

References

  1. 1 2 "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  2. Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun . Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  3. 1 2 "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  4. "Worldcon Bids/Site Selection/How Worldcon Sites Are Selected - Worldcon". World Science Fiction Society . Retrieved 2024-07-07.
  5. "LA in 2026 - Adventure Awaits" . Retrieved 2024-07-07.
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83rd World Science Fiction Convention
Seattle Worldcon 2025 in Seattle, Washington, United States (2025)
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