63rd World Science Fiction Convention

The 63rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) was called Interaction, and was held in Glasgow, Scotland 4–8 August 2005. The event was also the Eurocon. The Venue for the 63rd Worldcon was the SEC Centre with the attached SEC Armadillo and Moat House Hotel. Parties took place at the Hilton Hotel.

Interaction, the 63rd World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates4–8 August 2005
VenueSEC Centre
Location(s)Glasgow
CountryScotland
Attendance4115
Organized byUK 2005 Ltd.
Websiteworldcon.org.uk/interaction

The total registered membership of the convention was 5202, of which 4115 physically attended. The members represented 35 different nationalities. By far the largest contingents were from the US and the UK. The organising committee was co-chaired by Colin Harris and Vincent Docherty.

Programme and events

Guests

Worldcon site selection

Due to the changes in the World Science Fiction Society rules, which reduced the lead-time from three to two years, no Worldcon site selection took place at the 2005 Worldcon. The site for the 2007 Worldcon was decided at the 2004 Worldcon in Boston under the old three year lead-time rule. The site selection for the 2008 Worldcon, the first under the new two year lead-time rule, took place at the 2006 Worldcon in Los Angeles.

Awards
The SEC Armadillo with the main SEC Centre building behind it
Main article: Hugo Award

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][4]

Hugo Awards

Other awards

List of participating writers and artists
Hugo 2005 winners

In addition to the guests of honour, notable participating science fiction and fantasy writers and artists included:

See also

References
  1. "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on 20 May 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2009.
  2. Franklin, Jon (30 October 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Retrieved 3 March 2011.
  3. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved 15 March 2009.
  4. "2005 Hugo Awards". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. 24 July 2007. Retrieved 4 August 2015.

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