64th World Science Fiction Convention

The 64th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), styled L.A.con IV, was held in Anaheim, California, United States, from August 23–27, 2006.[1] The venue for the 64th Worldcon was the Anaheim Convention Center and the nearby Hilton and Marriott hotels.[2] The organizing committee was chaired by Christian B. McGuire.

L.A.con IV, the 64th World Science Fiction Convention
GenreScience fiction
Dates23–27 August 2006
VenueAnaheim Convention Center
Location(s)Anaheim, California
CountryUnited States
Attendance5,913
Organized bySouthern California Institute for Fan Interests (SCIFI), Inc.
Filing status501(c)(3) non-profit
Websitelaconiv.org

The total registered membership of the convention, based on preliminary post-con data reported by the committee, was 6,832, of which 5,913 physically attended. The members came from 23 different countries. By far the largest contingent was from the United States, followed by Canada, UK, Australia and Japan.

Program and events

Guests of Honor

The guests of honor were:

Worldcon site selection

The members of L.A.con IV (and Interaction, the 2005 Worldcon) selected the hosting city for the 66th World Science Fiction Convention, to be held in 2008.

Awards
Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[3] 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.[3][4]

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,[5] 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.[5][6]

Hugo Awards

Other awards

List of participating writers

In addition to the guests of honor, the convention has announced the names of the people participating in the program.

See also

References
  1. Goffard, Christopher (August 27, 2006). "Science Fiction's Convention of the Unconventional". Los Angeles Times.
  2. Norton, Quinn (August 24, 2006). "Sci-Fi Geeks Trek to WorldCon". Wired. Archived from the original on June 22, 2013. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  3. "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  4. 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.
  5. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  6. Maragos, Nich (January 3, 2006). "Video Games Given Special Category in 2006 Hugos". Gamasutra. Retrieved February 10, 2010.
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