The 80th World Science Fiction Convention
While waiting for the ceremonies to start, attendees were treated to a montage of opening credits from The Prisoner, Indiana Jones, Firefly, and other SF media, as well as a beautiful astrophotography montage, Starscape. After the microphone situation was fixed Continue reading Chicon 8 Opening Ceremony
“We should all learn to live with uncertainty.” During her opening ceremonies speech, Helen Montgomery (Convention Chair) shared these words of wisdom from a former teacher, and the statement has stuck with me ever since (granted, the ceremony took place Continue reading Sunrise Edition: Day Two (with Con Updates)
For many of our members, Day One is coming to a close, logged into our memory banks as part of our collective story. But never fear – the adventure continues tomorrow! Be on the lookout for our full report of Continue reading Ad Astra: To the Stars and Beyond!
Join us in showing your support for Ukrainian fans who are not able to join us at Worldcon this year. Enjoy a hand crafted cocktail – your choice of the Blue Sky or the Golden Grain – and make a Continue reading Tammy’s Tastings: Toast to Ukraine
A couple of reminders for those of you on-site to keep track of all the awesome programming you want to see! ConClar (guide.chicon.org) is the most up to date program. If you’re having difficulty accessing it while in convention space, Continue reading Update from the Chair: Program Schedules
Find more information about the Art Show on the following Chicon page, including special guests, a current list of artists, and contact info. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy these highlights from the exhibits on display! Highlight from the Continue reading Night (and Day) Gallery: Highlights from the Korshak Collection and Fan Guest Exhibits
Call for On-Site Virtual Hosts! We are in desperate need of On-Site Virtual Hosts. The host sits in the room where the panel is happening at the Hyatt, helps start the streaming, and acts as the “voice” for any questions Continue reading Chicon Signals: Day 1 Updates and News
We apologize for errors that have appeared in the official Chicon 8 Souvenir Book on page 98, in the listing of previous Astounding Award winners. When constructing the list of previous winners, the team mistakenly took the first name (ordered Continue reading Astounding Award Finalists: An Apology