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 | |
| Status | Upcoming |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | September 1-5, 2022 |
| Venue | Hyatt Regency Chicago |
| Location(s) | Chicago, Illinois |
| Country | United States |
| Website | Chicon 8 |
Site selection
As of February 2020, the following committees announced bids for hosting the convention:[2]
Final selection was confirmed by vote of the members of the 78th World Science Fiction Convention in Wellington, New Zealand.[5]
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.[6]
The awards will be announced at the convention.
References
- "Chicago to Host 2022 Worldcon". Worldcon. 2020-07-30.
- "Worldcon Bids". Worldcon [Official]. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- "Chicago in 2022". Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- "JeddiCon". Retrieved 2020-02-23.
- "About Bidding". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2020-01-20.
- "Hugo Award FAQ". The Hugo Awards. World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
External links
| Preceded by 79th World Science Fiction Convention Discon III in Washington, D.C., United States (2021) |
List of Worldcons 80th World Science Fiction Convention Chicon 8 in Chicago, Illinois, United States (2022) |
Succeeded by 81st World Science Fiction Convention (2023) |