82nd World Science Fiction Convention

The 82nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Glasgow 2024, will be held in 2024 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.[1]

Glasgow 2024, the 82nd World Science Fiction Convention
Glasgow 2024 logo
GenreScience fiction
Dates8–12 August 2024
VenueSEC Centre
Location(s)Glasgow
CountryUnited Kingdom
Organized byEsther MacCallum-Stewart (Chair)
Websiteglasgow2024.org

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 site of the convention was chosen by members of the 80th World Science Fiction Convention.[5] Glasgow was the only bid.

See also

References
  1. "Glasgow Wins 2024 Site Selection". Worldcon. 2022-09-04. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
  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. Archived from the original on March 8, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2011.
  4. "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
  5. "About Bidding". World Science Fiction Society. Retrieved 2021-12-26.


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