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 2021.

DisCon III, the 79th World Science Fiction Convention
StatusUpcoming
GenreScience fiction
Dates25–29 August 2021
VenueMarriott Wardman Park
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]

Awards

The Hugo Awards, named after Hugo Gernsback, are presented every year for the best science fiction or fantasy works and achievements of the previous year. The results are based on the ballots submitted by members of the World Science Fiction Society. Other awards, including the Astounding Award for Best New Writer (since 1973; named "John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer" until 2019), are also presented at each year's Worldcon.[3] 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. "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
Preceded by
78th World Science Fiction Convention
CoNZealand in Wellington, New Zealand (2020)		 List of Worldcons
79th World Science Fiction Convention
DisCon III in Washington, D.C., United States (2021)		 Succeeded by
80th World Science Fiction Convention
Chicon 8 in Chicago, Illinois, United States (2022)


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