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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).
The World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) is an unincorporated literary society whose purposes, according to its rules, are as follows: to choose the recipients of the annual Hugo Awards (Science Fiction Achievement Awards), to choose the locations and Committees for the annual World Science Fiction Conventions (the Worldcons), to attend those ...
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Home / About Glasgow 2024. The World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is an annual international gathering of science fiction and fantasy fans, writers, artists, musicians, and creators. First held in New York City in 1939, Worldcon visits a new city around the globe each year and is organised by a different group of dedicated volunteers ...
Worldcon is the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS). It was first held in 1939 and, after a hiatus during WWII, has been held continuously since 1946. The membership of WSFS is every member of the current Worldcon. There is no Board of Directors or Central Committee of WSFS that manages Worldcons or that selects future ...
The sites of future Worldcons are selected by a vote of the members of the Worldcon two years in advance. There is no Board of Directors or Central Committee of WSFS that selects Worldcon sites. Any bid that meets a small number of technical requirements may bid for the right to host Worldcon. The members of the Worldcon make the decision on ...
Conventions. World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) Worldcon is the annual convention of WSFS. It was first held in 1939 and, after a short break for WWII, has been held continuously since 1946. The sites of future Worldcons are decided by WSFS members via a bidding process. For more information about Worldcon, including a list of ...
The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards, 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.