The 75th World Science Fiction Convention (

Worldcon Worldcon, or more formally the World Science Fiction Convention, the annual convention of the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS), is a science fiction convention. It has been held each year since 1939 (except for the years 1942 to 1945, during ...

), also known as Worldcon 75, was held on 9–13 August 2017 at the

Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre (formerly Helsinki Fair Centre) is the biggest and best-known convention center in Finland. It is located in the capital city of Helsinki, in the district of Pasila, a short walk northwards from t ...

Helsinki Helsinki ( or ; ; sv, Helsingfors, ) is the Capital city, capital, primate city, primate, and List of cities and towns in Finland, most populous city of Finland. Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, it is the seat of the region of U ...

, Finland. The convention chair was Jukka Halme, and the vice-chairs were Karo Leikomaa and Colette H. Fozard.

Participants

Attendance was 7,949, out of 10,616 paid memberships and day passes.

Guests of Honor

* Swedish author and translator

John-Henri Holmberg John-Henri Bertilson Holmberg (born 22 June 1949 in Stockholm) is a Swedish author, critic, publisher and translator, and a well-known science fiction fan. In the early 1960s he edited ''Science fiction Forum'' with Bertil Mårtensson and Mat ...

* Jamaican author

Nalo Hopkinson Nalo Hopkinson (born 20 December 1960) is a Jamaican-born Canadian speculative fiction writer and editor. Her novels ('' Brown Girl in the Ring'', '' Midnight Robber'', '' The Salt Roads'', ''The New Moon's Arms'') and short stories such as th ...

* Finnish author

Johanna Sinisalo Aila Johanna Sinisalo is a Finnish science fiction and fantasy writer. She studied comparative literature and drama, amongst other subjects, at the University of Tampere. Professionally she worked in the advertising business, rising to the leve ...

* French artist and illustrator Claire Wendling (absent due to illness) * American author

Walter Jon Williams Walter Jon Williams (born October 28, 1953) is an American writer, primarily of science fiction. Previously he wrote nautical adventure fiction under the name Jon Williams, in particular, ''Privateers and Gentlemen'' (1981–1984), a series of hi ...

Awards

The big group photo of all the participants in Hugo Award Ceremony

2017 Hugo Awards

* Best Novel: ''

The Obelisk Gate ''The Obelisk Gate'' is a 2016 science fantasy novel by N. K. Jemisin and the second volume in the Broken Earth series—following ''The Fifth Season'', and preceding ''The Stone Sky''. ''The Obelisk Gate'' was released to strong reviews and, ...

'' by N. K. Jemisin * Best Novella: " Every Heart a Doorway" by

Seanan McGuire Seanan McGuire (pronounced SHAWN-in; born January 5, 1978 in Martinez, California) is an American author and filker. McGuire is known for her urban fantasy novels. She uses the pseudonym Mira Grant to write science fiction/ horror and the pseudon ...

* Best Novelette: " The Tomato Thief" by

Ursula Vernon Ursula Vernon (born May 28, 1977) is an American freelance writer, artist and illustrator. She has won numerous awards for her work in various mediums, including the Hugo Award for her graphic novel '' Digger'', the Nebula Award for her short st ...

* Best Short Story: "

Seasons of Glass and Iron "Seasons of Glass and Iron" is a 2016 fantasy story by Canadian writer Amal El-Mohtar. It was first published in the anthology ''The Starlit Wood: New Fairy Tales''. Synopsis Tabitha and Amira are both trapped in fairy tales: Tabitha is marching ...

" by Amal El-Mohtar * Best Related Work: ''Words Are My Matter: Writings About Life and Books'' by

Ursula K. Le Guin Ursula Kroeber Le Guin (; October 21, 1929 – January 22, 2018) was an American author best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe, and the '' Earthsea'' fantasy series. She was ...

* Best Graphic Story: ''Monstress, Volume 1'', written by

Marjorie Liu Marjorie M. Liu is an American ''New York Times'' best-selling author and comic book writer. She is acclaimed for her horror fantasy comic '' Monstress'', and her paranormal romance and urban fantasy novels including ''The Hunter Kiss'' and ''Tig ...

, art by

Sana Takeda Sana Takeda (born 1977) is a Japanese illustrator and comic book artist known for her work on the Hugo Award winning series '' Monstress''. Takeda was born in Niigata, and now resides in Tokyo, Japan. At age 20 Takeda started working as a 3D C ...

, colors by ? *

Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form The Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation is given each year for theatrical films, television episodes, or other dramatized works related to science fiction or fantasy released in the previous calendar year. Originally the award covered both ...

: ''

Arrival Arrival(s) or The Arrival(s) may refer to: Film * ''The Arrival'' (1991 film), an American science fiction horror film * ''The Arrival'' (1996 film), an American-Mexican science fiction horror film * ''Arrival'' (film), a 2016 American science ...

'', screenplay by

Eric Heisserer Eric Andrew Heisserer (born 1970) is an American filmmaker, comic book writer, television writer, and television producer. His screenplay for the film ''Arrival'' earned him a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination at the 89th Academy Awards in 201 ...

; story by ; directed by Denis Villeneuve * Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form: ''

The Expanse Expanse or The Expanse may refer to: Media and entertainment ''The Expanse'' franchise * ''The Expanse'' (novel series), a series of science fiction novels by James S. A. Corey * ''The Expanse'' (TV series), a television adaptation of the ...

'', "

Leviathan Wakes ''Leviathan Wakes'' is a science fiction novel by James S. A. Corey, the pen name of American writers Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck. It is the first book in the ''Expanse'' series, followed by ''Caliban's War'' (2012), ''Abaddon's Gate'' (2013) ...

", screenplay by Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby, directed by

Terry McDonough Terry McDonough is a British television director. He has been active since 1985. He moved on to directing episodes of ''Peak Practice'', ''Eleventh Hour'', '' Where the Heart Is'', '' Sweet Medicine'', ''The Royal'', ''Wire in the Blood'', ''T ...

* Best Professional Editor, Long Form:

Liz Gorinsky Liz Gorinsky is a publisher and editor of speculative fiction, founder and former publisher of Erewhon Books, a former editor for Tor Books, multiple Hugo Award nominee, and 2017 Hugo Award winner in the category of Best Editor (Long Form). Bi ...

* Best Professional Editor, Short Form:

Ellen Datlow Ellen Datlow (born December 31, 1949) is an American science fiction, fantasy, and horror editor and anthologist. She is a winner of the World Fantasy Award and the Bram Stoker Award (Horror Writers Association). Career Datlow began her career ...

* Best Professional Artist:

Julie Dillon Julie Dillon (born in 1982) is an American artist specializing in science fiction and fantasy art.Best Semiprozine: ''

Uncanny Magazine ''Uncanny Magazine'' is an American science fiction and fantasy online magazine, edited and published by Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas, based in Urbana, Illinois. Its mascot is a space unicorn. The editors-in-chief, who originally ...

'', edited by Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas * Best Fancast: ''Tea and Jeopardy'', edited by

Emma Newman Emma Newman is a British science fiction and fantasy writer, podcaster and audiobook narrator. Her award nominations include the British Fantasy Award (categories: "best fantasy novel", "best newcomer") for ''Between Two Thorns'' in 2014' and ...

and Peter Newman * Best Fanzine: ''Lady Business'', edited by ? * Best Fan Writer:

Abigail Nussbaum The Hugo Award for Best Fan Writer is the Hugo Award given each year for writers of works related to science fiction or fantasy which appeared in low- or non-paying publications such as semiprozines or fanzines or in generally available electro ...

* Best Fan Artist: Elizabeth Leggett

Other awards

John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer The ''Astounding'' Award for Best New Writer (formerly the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer) is given annually to the best new writer whose first professional work of science fiction or fantasy was published within the two previous ...

Ada Palmer Ada Palmer (born June 9, 1981) is an American historian and writer and winner of the 2017 John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. Her first novel ''Too Like the Lightning'' was published in May 2016. The work has been well received by criti ...

Atorox Award The Atorox Award (Finnish: ''Atorox-palkinto'', Swedish: ''Atoroxpriset'') is the oldest science fiction literature award in Finland. It is given annually to the best science fiction short story. The name "Atorox" comes from the works of Aarne Haa ...

: Maiju Ihalainen *

Seiun Award The is a Japanese speculative fiction award given each year for the best science fiction works and achievements during the previous calendar year. Organized and overseen by , the awards are given at the annual Japan Science Fiction Convention. ...

: Yasumi Kobayashi (novel) * Big Heart Award: Carolina Gómez Lagerlöf

Site selection

The location was selected in August 2015 by the members of the

73rd World Science Fiction Convention The 73rd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), also known as Sasquan, was held on 19–23 August 2015 at the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, Washington, United States. The convention was chaired by Sally Woehrle. Participants ...

(Sasquan) in

Spokane, Washington Spokane ( ) is the largest city and county seat of Spokane County, Washington, United States. It is in eastern Washington, along the Spokane River, adjacent to the Selkirk Mountains, and west of the Rocky Mountain foothills, south of the Canada ...

. The following committees announced bids to host the 75th World Science Fiction Convention and filed all of the required paperwork before the February 2015 filing deadline: * DC-17, to be held at the

Marriott Wardman Park The Washington Marriott Wardman Park was a hotel on Connecticut Avenue adjacent to the Woodley Park station of the Washington Metro in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The hotel had 1,152 rooms, of event space, and of exhibi ...

Washington, D.C. ) , image_skyline = , image_caption = Clockwise from top left: the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, United States Capitol, Logan Circle, Jefferson Memorial, White House, Adams Morgan, ...

, on 16–20 August 2017. The bid co-chairs were Michael Nelson and Warren Buff. * Helsinki in 2017, to be held at the

Finland Finland ( fi, Suomi ; sv, Finland ), officially the Republic of Finland (; ), is a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with Sweden to the northwest, Norway to the north, and Russia to the east, with the Gulf of B ...

, on 9–13 August 2017. The bid chair was Eemeli Aro. * Montréal in 2017, to be held at the

Palais des congrès de Montréal The Palais des congrès de Montréal is a convention centre in Montreal's Quartier international at the north end of Old Montreal. Its borough is Ville-Marie. Construction began in 1977 and completed in 1983; the Palais opened on 21 May 1983 ...

Montréal, Québec Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as '' Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-pe ...

Canada Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tot ...

, on 31 August–4 September 2017. The bid chair was Jannie Shea. * Nippon in 2017, to be held at the Shizuoka Convention & Arts Center in

Shizuoka Shizuoka can refer to: * Shizuoka Prefecture, a Japanese prefecture * Shizuoka (city), the capital city of Shizuoka Prefecture * Shizuoka Airport * Shizuoka Domain, the name from 1868 to 1871 for Sunpu Domain, a predecessor of Shizuoka Prefecture ...

Japan Japan ( ja, 日本, or , and formally , ''Nihonkoku'') is an island country in East Asia. It is situated in the northwest Pacific Ocean, and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, while extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north ...

, on 23–27 August 2017. The bid chair was Hideaki Kawai. A bid for

New York City New York, often called New York City or NYC, is the List of United States cities by population, most populous city in the United States. With a 2020 population of 8,804,190 distributed over , New York City is also the L ...

in 2017 was floated for several years but dropped before reaching the commitment stage. The Montréal bid was originally announced for 2019 but shifted to the earlier date in 2013. The 2017 site selected by the voters was announced during Sasquan's third World Science Fiction Society business meeting, on Saturday, 22 August 2015. With 1363 votes out of 2625 valid ballots, Helsinki won on the first ballot and will operate as "Worldcon 75". DC17 ran second with 878 votes. Montréal third with 228, and Nippon fourth with 120. Sites receiving write-in votes included Night Vale, Minneapolis in '73. Gallifrey, and All of the Above.

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:World Science Fiction Convention 075 2010s in Helsinki 2017 conferences 2017 in Finland August 2017 events in Europe Entertainment events in Finland Science fiction conventions in Europe Worldcon