2/14 Hotel Update
Hello friends, As previously promised, this is our bi-weekly update on the continuing situation regarding our hotel facilities, convention dates, and form DisCon III will be taking. If you are unsure what we are referring to, please read our initial update here: https://discon3.org/news/update-on-convention-dates-and-hotels/. We have been informed that the bankruptcy… Continue reading 2/14 Hotel Update
Update on Convention Dates and Hotels
When we conducted our survey about when and what kind of Worldcon you wanted from us, we told you we’d release those results and our decision in January 2021. It’s the end of January. This update isn’t the one we wanted to give you, and we’d like to tell you… Continue reading Update on Convention Dates and Hotels
A Message From DisCon III on Hugo Policies
We apologize to the Worldcon community for the Hugo Awards policies announced yesterday. We realize we should have reached out to the wider community for your feedback before finalizing it. Many were hurt and disappointed, especially those who are members of marginalized communities, and we have listened to your feedback… Continue reading A Message From DisCon III on Hugo Policies
Best Video Game – Special Hugo Award Category
The Hugo Awards are the oldest and most prestigious awards in speculative fiction, recognizing and celebrating the very best in the genre. The Awards are made each year in categories set up by the World Science Fiction Society. But in addition to those categories, each Worldcon committee may choose to… Continue reading Best Video Game – Special Hugo Award Category
DisCon III launches Capitalize! The DisCon III Fan Fund
Capitalize! will support diversity at DisCon III by assisting fans from maginalized communities and with limited means to attend DisCon III in August 2021 Continue reading DisCon III launches Capitalize! The DisCon III Fan Fund
Hosts announced for the Hugo Awards Ceremony 2021
We are honored to announce that authors Sheree Renée Thomas and Malka Older will host the 2021 Hugo Awards Ceremony, to be held at DisCon III. In June, we made a statement speaking to our commitment to increased inclusivity, listening to marginalized communities, and looking towards the future of Worldcon.… Continue reading Hosts announced for the Hugo Awards Ceremony 2021