80th World Science Fiction Convention

The site of the 80th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon 8, will take place in Chicago, Illinois in 2022.[1]

the 80th World Science Fiction Convention
Chicon 8 logo
StatusUpcoming
GenreScience fiction
DatesSeptember 1–5, 2022
VenueHyatt Regency Chicago
Location(s)Chicago, Illinois
CountryUnited States
WebsiteChicon 8

Site selection

As of February 2020, the following committees announced bids for hosting the convention:[2]

  • Chicago in 2022[3] received 517 votes.[1]
  • Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 2022[4] received 33 votes.[1]

Final selection was confirmed by vote of the members of the 78th World Science Fiction Convention in Wellington, New Zealand.[5]

Awards
Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[6] 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.[6][7]

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,[8] 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.[8]

The awards will be announced at the convention.

References
  1. "Chicago to Host 2022 Worldcon". Worldcon. 2020-07-30.
  2. "Worldcon Bids". Worldcon [Official]. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
  3. "Chicago in 2022". Retrieved 2020-01-20.
  4. "JeddiCon". Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  5. "About Bidding". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
  6. "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  7. 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.
  8. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.


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