80th World Science Fiction Convention
The site of the 80th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) will be chosen by members of the 78th World Science Fiction Convention.[1]
| the 80th World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
| Status | Upcoming |
| Genre | Science fiction |
Site selection
As of February 2020, the following committees have announced bids for hosting the convention:[2]
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.[5]
The awards will be announced at the convention.
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References
- "About Bidding". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- "Worldcon Bids". Worldcon [Official]. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- "Chicago in 2022". Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- "JeddiCon". Retrieved 2020-02-23.
- "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
External links
| Preceded by 79th World Science Fiction Convention Discon III in Washington, D.C., United States (2021) |
List of Worldcons 80th World Science Fiction Convention (2021) |
Succeeded by 81st World Science Fiction Convention (2022) |
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