Editing Science fiction convention (section)

===International conventions===

====World Science Fiction Convention====
[[Image:Loncon Scandinavian party.jpg|thumb|right|Fans socializing at [[Worldcon]] 2014.]]
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Worldcon, or more formally The World Science Fiction Convention, is a science fiction convention that has been held each year since 1939 (except for the years 1942 through 1945, during World War II). It is the annual convention of the [[World Science Fiction Society]] (or WSFS), an unincorporated body whose members are defined as "all people who have paid membership dues to the Committee of the current Worldcon" (i.e., that are either upcoming or currently under way). These members of WSFS vote both to select the site of the Worldcon two years in advance and to select the winners of the [[Hugo Awards]], which are presented at the convention. The rules for venue selection are deliberately drafted to ensure the convention occurs in a different city each year.

====World Fantasy Convention====
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{{see also|Fantasy fandom}}
[[Fantasy]]  is usually considered alongside science fiction at conventions (the terms were used interchangeably for most of the period from 1926–1966). Conventions that are nominally science-fiction conventions, such as [[Worldcon]], are also fantasy conventions in all but name. [[World Fantasy Convention]] was begun in 1975, and has since been held on an annual basis.  The World Fantasy Convention, however, is less oriented toward the [[science-fiction fandom|fan]] community, and is primarily a professional gathering (for writers, editors, publishers, etc.). Many of those who attend "World Fantasy" also attend Worldcon. However, this convention is more focused on authors and publishing, with a much higher proportion of authors in attendance; as such it does not usually include the broad range of events (masquerade, dances, video room, etc.) that one would normally find at a general-interest convention.

====World Horror Convention====
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The World Horror Convention is an annual gathering of professionals of the World Horror Society and other interested parties. Up till 2009, all World Horror Conventions had been held in the United States or Canada, usually alternating between the east and west sides of the country. The 2010 convention was held in [[Brighton]] in the [[UK]], the first time it took place outside North America. The [[Horror Writers Association]]'s [[Bram Stoker Award]] ceremony has been held in conjunction with the convention for the last few years.