The 80th World Science Fiction Convention
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
We apologize for the impact that accessibility issues within Airmeet, our platform for Virtual Chicon 8, have had on our members. Thank you to people who have reached out to us about these issues as we launched this week. The Continue reading Virtual Access Apology
As I’m sitting outside the Market café, enjoying my morning brew and watching the convention come to life, there’s a sense of promise in the air. For many, it’s the promise of engaging with the stories we love, whether it Continue reading Sunrise Edition: Day One
As many of you are aware, our former Guest of Honor, Charles de Lint, had to step down from Chicon 8 due to the illness of his wife, MaryAnn. There are now two fundraising campaigns to raise money for additional Continue reading On Behalf of Charles de Lint
We may still be a day away from the convention proper, but like the formation of a galaxy in our little corner of the cosmos, we can already see the elements being pulled together. Travelers are arriving, spaces are coming Continue reading Welcome to the World of Tomorrow! Chicon 8 Approaches
Come back soon for event reports, convention updates, and so much more! Star Chart will be the first Worldcon newsletter to be published entirely online, beginning August 31st. Do you have suggestions for the Chicon 8 newsletter team? We are Continue reading Incoming Transmissions! Chicon’s Online Newsletter