81st World Science Fiction Convention

The site of the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) will be chosen by members of the 79th World Science Fiction Convention.[1]

the 81st World Science Fiction Convention
StatusUpcoming
GenreScience fiction

Site selection
See also: Worldcon ยง Site selection

As of June 2021, the following committees have announced bids for hosting the convention:[2]

  • Chengdu 2023[3]
  • Memphis in 2023[4] (cancelled in October 2021)[5]
  • Winnipeg in 2023[6]

There was also a bid for Nice, France, but the bid committee cancelled it in July 2020.[7]

Awards
Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[8] 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.[8][9]

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,[10] 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.[10]

The awards will be announced at the convention.

References
  1. "About Bidding". World Science Fiction Society. 15 May 2016. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  2. "Worldcon Bids". Worldcon [Official]. World Science Fiction Society. 15 May 2016. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  3. "Chengdu 2023". Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  4. "Memphis in 2023". Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  5. Memphis In 2023 Worldcon Bid Has Folded, by Mike Glyer, at File 770; published October 18, 2021; retrieved December 15, 2021
  6. "Winnipeg in 2023". Retrieved 2021-06-14.
  7. "Nice in 2023 Worldcon Bid Folds". File 770. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 2021-06-29.
  8. "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  9. 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.
  10. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.


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