80th World Science Fiction Convention

The 80th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Chicon 8, will be held on 1–5 September 2022 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.[1]

Chicon 8, the 80th World Science Fiction Convention
Chicon 8 logo
StatusUpcoming
GenreScience fiction
Dates1–5 September 2022
VenueHyatt Regency Chicago
Location(s)Chicago, Illinois
CountryUnited States
Organized byHelen Montgomery (Chair)
WebsiteChicon 8

Participants

Guests of Honor

Awards
Main article: Hugo Award

The World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[2] 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.[2][3]

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,[4] 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.[4]

The awards will be announced at the convention.

Site selection

The following committees announced bids for hosting the convention:[5]

  • Chicago in 2022[6]
  • Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in 2022[7]

The site was selected by members of the 78th World Science Fiction Convention.[8] Chicago received 517 first-preference votes and Jeddah received 33.[1]

See also

References
  1. "Chicago to Host 2022 Worldcon". Worldcon. 2020-07-30. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  2. "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
  3. 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.
  4. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  5. "Worldcon Bids". Worldcon [Official]. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
  6. "Chicago in 2022". Retrieved 2020-01-20.
  7. "JeddiCon". Retrieved 2020-02-23.
  8. "About Bidding". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
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