45th World Science Fiction Convention

The 45th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Conspiracy '87, was held 27 August–1 September 1987 at the Metropole Hotel and The Brighton Centre in Brighton, England.

Conspiracy '87, the 45th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates27 August–1 September 1987
VenueMetropole Hotel and The Brighton Centre
Location(s)Brighton
CountryEngland
Attendance4,009
Filing statusnon-profit

The initial chairman was Malcolm Edwards, who had to scale back his involvement several months before the con, and was succeeded by Paul Oldroyd with the title of "Coordinator", later recognised as chairman. The toastmaster was Brian W. Aldiss. Total attendance was 4,009, out of 5,425 paid memberships.

Guests of honor

Awards

The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the Astounding Award for Best New Writer (since 1973; named "John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer" until 2019), are also presented at each year's Worldcon.[1]

Hugo Awards

Other awards
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See also
  • World Science Fiction Society

References
  1. "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
Preceded by
44th World Science Fiction Convention
ConFederation in Atlanta, United States (1986)		 List of Worldcons
45th World Science Fiction Convention
Conspiracy '87 in Brighton, UK (1987)		 Succeeded by
46th World Science Fiction Convention
Nolacon II in New Orleans, United States (1988)
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