Editing Science fiction convention (section)

{{short description|Science fiction fan gatherings}}
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[[File:Hugo 2005 2.JPG|thumb|[[Hugo Award]] winners at Worldcon 2005 in Glasgow, August 2005.]]
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'''Science fiction conventions''' are gatherings of [[science-fiction fandom|fans]] of the [[speculative fiction]] subgenre, [[science fiction]]. Historically, science fiction conventions had focused primarily on literature, but the purview of many extends to such other avenues of expression as [[science fiction film|films]], [[science fiction on television|television]], [[science fiction comics|comics]], [[animation]], and [[:Category:Science fiction games|games]]. The format can vary but will tend to have a few similar features such as a guest of honour, discussion panels, readings and large special events such as opening/closing ceremonies and some form of party or entertainment. Science fiction conventions started off primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States but have now spread further. Several countries have their own individual conventions, as well as playing host to rotating international conventions.