The 80th World Science Fiction Convention
Saturday’s First Main WSFS Business Meeting started by considering the unfinished material from yesterday’s Preliminary meeting before taking up constitutional amendments. The meeting adopted resolutions D.5 and D.6 regarding the war in Ukraine and about one of the Chengdu’s Worldcon Continue reading WSFS Preliminary Business Meeting Report (Saturday)
Social gatherings are on the horizon! The following party list is available for all members. Some parties include times that are to be determined (TBD) and may receive updates throughout the day. You can also find a full party list Continue reading Party News for Saturday
We’re excited to offer you this brief introduction to the performance company Raks Geek, who will be performing during this evening’s Masquerade, starting at 8 pm! A Time Out Chicago Critics’ Pick, Raks Geek is the premiere belly dance, flow Continue reading I Sing the Body Fannish! A Preview of Raks Geek
“The library deeps lay waiting for them. Out in the world, not much happened. But here in the special night, a land bricked with paper and leather, anything might happen, always did.” -Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes As Continue reading Sunrise Edition: Day Three (with Con Updates)
Humans have long navigated this world by gazing up at the night sky, following the patterns and constellations shining down upon them. Similar to how we have relied upon the stars to guide our way, we are fortunate to have Continue reading Ad Astra: Navigating the Stars of Fandom
Program Updates (as of September 2 – All times are CDT) Session Room Changes How Could Comic Book Tech Change Our World (Saturday at 5:30 PM): Room has changed from Grand Hall J to Grand Hall L Japanese SFF and Continue reading Chicon Signals: Day 2 Updates and News
The 2022 winners of the African Speculative Fiction Society’s Nommo Awards were announced today in a ceremony held at Chicon 8. The Awards were hosted by Sheree Renée Thomas and presented by previous winners Chikodili Emelumadu, Wole Talabi and Oghenechovwe Continue reading 2022 Nommo Awards
Friday’s Preliminary WSFS Business Meeting set debate time limits for all pending Constitutional amendments and Standing Rules changes. No proposed Constitutional amendments were postponed indefinitely (killed). The four proposed Hugo Award eligibility extensions passed without objection. Most committees were continued Continue reading WSFS Preliminary Business Meeting Report (Friday)