The 82nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Glasgow 2024, was held in 2024 in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.[1]
| Glasgow 2024, the 82nd World Science Fiction Convention | |
|---|---|
 Glasgow 2024 logo | |
| Genre | Science fiction |
| Dates | 8–12 August 2024 |
| Venue | SEC Centre |
| Location(s) | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Previous event | Chengdu 2023 |
| Next event | Seattle 2025 |
| Organized by | Esther MacCallum-Stewart (Chair) |
| Website | glasgow2024 |
Participants
editGuests of Honor
edit- Chris Baker
- Claire Brialey
- Mark Plummer
- Ken MacLeod
- Nnedi Okorafor
- Terri Windling[2]
Special Guests
edit- Samantha Béart
- Meganne Christian
- Tanya DePass
- Catherine Heymans
- Tendai Huchu
- Three Black Halflings[3]
Awards
editThe World Science Fiction Society administers and presents the Hugo Awards,[4] 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.[4][5]
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,[6] 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.[6]
As a result of the 2023 ballot controversy, Glasgow 2024 Chairperson Esther MacCallum-Stewart announced in February 2024 an updated process to ensure transparency in the awards selection: the reasons for any disqualifications of potential finalists will be published no later than April 2024; the full voting results, nominating statistics and voting statistics will be published immediately following the awards ceremony on 11 August 2024; and immediately following the awards ceremony on 11 August 2024, the Hugo administration subcommittee will publish a log explaining any decisions that they have made in interpreting the WSFS Constitution.[7][8][9]
On 23 July 2024, the awards subcommittee for Glasgow 2024 announced that 377 of the total 3,813 Hugo Award votes had been disqualified for being fraudulent.[10]
The awards were announced at the convention. [11]
Site selection
editThe site of the convention was chosen by members of the 80th World Science Fiction Convention.[12] Glasgow was the only bid.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Glasgow Wins 2024 Site Selection". Worldcon. 2022-09-04. Retrieved 2022-09-07.
- ^ "Guests of Honour | Glasgow 2024". 2022-08-30. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ "Special Guests | Glasgow 2024". 2023-11-22. Retrieved 2024-09-24.
- ^ a b "Article 3: Hugo Awards". WSFS Constitution. World Science Fiction Society. 2008. Archived from the original on May 20, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2009.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Awards". Nippon2007: 65th World Science Fiction Convention. Archived from the original on August 2, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2009.
- ^ "Glasgow 2024 Hugo Awards Statement". Glasgow 2024 Worldcon. 15 February 2024. Archived from the original on 15 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ Stewart, Sophia (February 16, 2024). "Glasgow Worldcon Chair Vows Transparency Following Chengdu Hugos Censorship". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "Glasgow Worldcon Apologizes for 'Damage' Caused by 2023 Hugo Awards Controversy". Gizmodo. February 15, 2024. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ McDougall, Mark (July 23, 2024). "Hugo Awards votes rejected over fraudulent ballots ahead of Glasgow ceremony". The Herald. Retrieved July 23, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Hugo Awards". February 4, 2024.
- ^ "About Bidding". World Science Fiction Society. 15 May 2016. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
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