79th World Science Fiction Convention

The 79th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as DisCon III, will take place in Washington, D.C. in December 2021.

DisCon III, the 79th World Science Fiction Convention
StatusUpcoming
GenreScience fiction
DatesDecember 15–19, 2021
VenueOmni Shoreham Hotel
Location(s)Washington, D.C.
CountryUnited States
WebsiteDisCon III

Site selection

DC in 2021 was the only bid which officially filed to host the 79th World Science Fiction Convention, and its selection was confirmed by vote of the members of the 77th World Science Fiction Convention in Dublin.[1][2]

Dates

The convention was originally scheduled to take place 25 to 29 August, but was rescheduled to 15 to 19 December because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

Awards
Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[4] 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.[4][5]

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,[6] 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.[6] The awards will be announced at the convention.

References
  1. "About Bidding". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2017-08-17.
  2. "Worldcon Bids". Worldcon [Official]. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2019-07-01.
  3. "New Dates, New Hotel". Discon III. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2021-06-23.
  4. "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  5. Franklin, Jon (October 30, 1977). "Star roars: this year's champs in science fiction". The Baltimore Sun. Baltimore, MD. p. D5. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  6. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.


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