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https://www.europesays.com/be-fr/89682/ Indexation des salaires : le gouvernement rejette la proposition du G10 #adult #BE #BEFr #Belgique #Belgium #brussel #bruxelles #Business #BusinessMeeting #businessman #communication #computer #Économie #Economy #fedgov #female #GroepVan10 #GroepVanTien #GroupOfPeople #GroupeDes10 #GroupeDesDix #Laptop #MatureAdult #meeting #men #office #SeniorAdult #seniors #sitting #SYNDICATS #table #Technology #vakbonden #WirelessTechnology #women
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📌 A Russia Business Visa allows short-term professional visits for conferences, negotiations, and project discussions. It’s widely used by business travelers who need quick entry for work-related activities. Find the step-by-step guide here 👉 https://russian-e-visa.com/russia-business-visa/
#BusinessVisa #RussiaTravel #VisaTips #BusinessMeeting #TravelGuide #GlobalProfessionals #WorkTrip #RussiaInfo #Evisa -
Another year, another Web Summit Qatar 👀
This year is about growth, growth, GROWTH!
You can come see the Nuelink Founder and CEO @bilalararou this Monday, 2 Feb 2026. 🎆
Find him at 📍Booth A6-36, in ALPHA 6.Let us know if you will be attending in the comments, we can't wait to have this journey again with @websummitqatar 🌟
#websummitqatar2026 #websummit2026 #startupmeeting #businessmeeting #bestsocialmediatools
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Another year, another Web Summit Qatar 👀
This year is about growth, growth, GROWTH!
You can come see the Nuelink Founder and CEO @bilalararou this Monday, 2 Feb 2026. 🎆
Find him at 📍Booth A6-36, in ALPHA 6.Let us know if you will be attending in the comments, we can't wait to have this journey again with @websummitqatar 🌟
#websummitqatar2026 #websummit2026 #startupmeeting #businessmeeting #bestsocialmediatools
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Ngay cả khi là cuộc họp đầu tiên với công ty dược lớn, nên tập trung vào nhu cầu và vấn đề của họ thay vì chỉ liệt kê tính năng. Đưa ra giải pháp phân tích dữ liệu y tế phù hợp để giành được dự án thử nghiệm. #HọpKháchHàng #CôngNghiệpDữLiệu #StartUP #BusinessMeeting #Ytế #DataAnalytics
https://www.reddit.com/r/SaaS/comments/1qr94ti/first_client_meeting/
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Ông Trịnh Văn Quyết, nhà sáng lập Tập đoàn FLC, chính thức tái xuất trong buổi làm việc cùng ban lãnh đạo FLC với Đại sứ quán Hàn Quốc tại Việt Nam. Sự kiện đánh dấu sự trở lại công khai sau một thời gian vắng bóng.
#TrinhVanQuyet #FLC #KoreaEmbassy #BusinessVietnam #DoanhNhan #TáiXuất #ĐạiSứQuánHànQuốc #DoanhNghiệpViệt #BusinessMeeting #LãnhĐạoDoanhNghiệp
https://vtcnews.vn/ong-trinh-van-quyet-tai-xuat-ar1000262.html
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Ông Trịnh Văn Quyết, nhà sáng lập Tập đoàn FLC, chính thức tái xuất trong buổi làm việc cùng ban lãnh đạo FLC với Đại sứ quán Hàn Quốc tại Việt Nam. Sự kiện đánh dấu sự trở lại công khai sau một thời gian vắng bóng.
#TrinhVanQuyet #FLC #KoreaEmbassy #BusinessVietnam #DoanhNhan #TáiXuất #ĐạiSứQuánHànQuốc #DoanhNghiệpViệt #BusinessMeeting #LãnhĐạoDoanhNghiệp
https://vtcnews.vn/ong-trinh-van-quyet-tai-xuat-ar1000262.html
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Trường Đại học Kinh doanh và Công nghệ Hà Nội (HUBT) đã tổ chức buổi gặp mặt các doanh nghiệp để chúc mừng Ngày Doanh nhân Việt Nam 13/10.
#HUBT #DoanhNhanVietNam #NgayDoanhNhan #KinhDoanhCongNgheHaNoi #VietnameseEntrepreneursDay #BusinessMeeting #Education
https://vtcnews.vn/hubt-gap-mat-doanh-nghiep-nhan-ngay-doanh-nhan-viet-nam-13-10-ar970599.html
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Trường Đại học Kinh doanh và Công nghệ Hà Nội (HUBT) đã tổ chức buổi gặp mặt các doanh nghiệp để chúc mừng Ngày Doanh nhân Việt Nam 13/10.
#HUBT #DoanhNhanVietNam #NgayDoanhNhan #KinhDoanhCongNgheHaNoi #VietnameseEntrepreneursDay #BusinessMeeting #Education
https://vtcnews.vn/hubt-gap-mat-doanh-nghiep-nhan-ngay-doanh-nhan-viet-nam-13-10-ar970599.html
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Newsletter July 2025: The Schedule is Live!: Our schedule is live and still being added to; our merchandise store is open; Hugo Award voting closes soon; announcing our film festival winners; our Fringe calendar has been expanded and is looking for volunteers; race kinetic sculptures in a Sunday workshop; there are two remaining business meet (#BusinessMeeting #FilmFestival #Fringe #HugoAwards #KiddieCorp #merchandise #schedule)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/07/18/newsletter-july-2025-the-schedule-is-live/
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Newsletter July 2025: The Schedule is Live!: Our schedule is live and still being added to; our merchandise store is open; Hugo Award voting closes soon; announcing our film festival winners; our Fringe calendar has been expanded and is looking for volunteers; race kinetic sculptures in a Sunday workshop; there are two remaining business meet (#BusinessMeeting #FilmFestival #Fringe #HugoAwards #KiddieCorp #merchandise #schedule)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/07/18/newsletter-july-2025-the-schedule-is-live/
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Newsletter July 2025: The Schedule is Live!: Our schedule is live and still being added to; our merchandise store is open; Hugo Award voting closes soon; announcing our film festival winners; our Fringe calendar has been expanded and is looking for volunteers; race kinetic sculptures in a Sunday workshop; there are two remaining business meet (#BusinessMeeting #FilmFestival #Fringe #HugoAwards #KiddieCorp #merchandise #schedule)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/07/18/newsletter-july-2025-the-schedule-is-live/
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Newsletter July 2025: The Schedule is Live!: Our schedule is live and still being added to; our merchandise store is open; Hugo Award voting closes soon; announcing our film festival winners; our Fringe calendar has been expanded and is looking for volunteers; race kinetic sculptures in a Sunday workshop; there are two remaining business meet (#BusinessMeeting #FilmFestival #Fringe #HugoAwards #KiddieCorp #merchandise #schedule)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/07/18/newsletter-july-2025-the-schedule-is-live/
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Schedule Released on Website and Guidebook
The schedule for Worldcon is available! There are over 1,000 sessions of programming, delivered by over 800 panelists and performers across 44 tracks. The schedule is available on our website and on Guidebook, an online app and web platform which provides the most complete linkage information between the schedule items, panelists, their full schedules, and other activities during the convention.
The schedule is mostly complete, but additions are coming every day. Two areas which will extensively grow over the coming weeks are in-person concerts and virtual-only content, programming content which is exclusively online, delivered by remote panelists from around the world (there have already been 175 streaming panels and events added for virtual attendees). Two particular areas of emphasis are speculative poetry and participatory content to honor the Emerald City’s maker culture, including writing classes, hands-on workshops, and crafting content. Start building your schedule in Guidebook today, and share your favorites online.
Some content, like table talks and some classes and workshops, have participation limits and require advance signup. Advance signup is not yet available; however, the means to do so will be announced in the weeks ahead.
Merch, Merch, MERCH!!
Seattle Worldcon has opened its Merch Store for the public to get special items to commemorate Worldcon’s return to Seattle, using our signature iconography and featuring two convention T-shirt designs with artwork by Guest of Honor Donato Giancola. Limited quantities of merchandise will be available for purchase onsite, but why wait? Guarantee your size will be available and skip the lines by ordering today. The Merchandise Page on our website also contains links to our special fabric designs.
Hugo Voting Ends Soon
We’re getting down to the wire! Worldcon members have only until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) on Wednesday, July 23, to record their votes for this year’s Hugo Awards. Our How to Vote page has the instructions! There is still time to download and mail a printable ballot, or you can do all your voting business electronically—including filling out your ballot in progress and updating it continuously with all your new decisions—through the registration portal.
Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival Announces Winning Films
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival celebrates science fiction, fantasy, and horror films from around the globe, and is free to all attending members of the Worldcon. Over 70 films will be shown during the festival, out of 180 entries received from 33 countries. We intentionally embrace and foster new voices in speculative fiction, including those of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ film creators. We waived submission fees for BIPOC and women directors, with over 50% of submissions benefiting from this initiative.
Seattle Worldcon Film Festival 2025 logo written in blue and white retro text over a cartoonish blue and white film strip and highlighted with gold four-pointed retro stars.
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival’s judges would like to congratulate our picks for the Best Films:
- Best Short Film: Invasion ’53
Directed by: Danielle Weinberg
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block B – Wednesday August 14, 6 p.m. - Best Feature Film: Battledream Chronicle
Directed by: Alan Bidard
Country of Origin: Martinique
Showing: Film Festival Block J – Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m. - Best Fantasy Film: An Old Friend
Directed by: Nuk Suwanchote
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block F – Friday, August 16, 9 a.m. - Best Science Fiction Film: Project Alpha: Terminal Embrace
Directed by: Kunlin Wang
Country of Origin: China
Showing: Film Festival Block C – Thursday August 15, noon - Best Horror Film: Catty Bete
Directed by: Mariel Haickel
Country of Origin: Brazil
Showing: Film Festival Block K – Sunday, August 17, 3 p.m. - Best Pacific Northwest Film: Superior Subject
Directed by: J.D. Henning
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block H – Saturday, August 16, noon - Best Animated Film: Howl if You Love Me
Directed by: John R. Dilworth
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block J – Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m.
Join the Crew—Volunteer With Fringe!
The calendar is all set and it’s not long until the fun begins! If you want to join the volunteer crew for the Worldcon and have an hour here or there, consider volunteering to help with Worldcon’s Fringe, where attendees meet up outside of the con to enjoy the city and one another’s company. As a Fringe guide, your main job will be to hold the Very Official Fringe Sign to help attendees meet up. It’s the perfect role for someone who is:
- Okay with standing or walking (potentially up and down hills—it’s Seattle, after all!)
- Familiar with Seattle… or just willing to jump in
- Available sometime between August 10 and August 19
- Excited to connect with other speculative fiction fans
If that sounds like a good way to pitch in, please fill out our volunteer interest form before July 31, and make sure to say you’re interested in helping with Fringe!
And if you’d rather just enjoy some great Seattle-area activities, please check out the Fringe webpage and RSVP to any and all events you’re interested in. You can also add them straight to your Google calendar. We can’t wait to see you there!
Build Ahead a Kinetic Sculpture to Race at Con on Sunday!
© Agathon McGeachyThe Worldcon schedule has 50 hands-on workshop sessions, participatory and fun events geared towards building new skills and giving members the opportunity to make a thing at con, whether a felted tentacle, a professional sounding podcast, or a complete short film through our 12-part Let’s Make A Movie Workshop. One of these workshops, Kinetic Sculpture Races, will teach you to build a kinetic sculpture—that is, a car powered by a mousetrap!—to be followed by a drag racing between the creations. Tools and materials are provided, but instructor Agathon McGeachy invites you to not wait, but start building now, and bring your “sculpture” with you to the races at high noon on Sunday. Full instructions on how to build your entry (1 MB PDF) can be found on our Kinetic Sculpture page.
Business Meeting Update
A reminder: two sessions of this year’s virtual WSFS Business Meeting have already transpired, with the remaining sessions taking place online on July 19 and 25. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the self-government of your World Science Fiction Society. A summary of previous meetings and all the additional information you need are available on the Business Meeting Agenda and Information page.
Reserve Drop-off Childcare Services at Con
As we announced last month, Seattle Worldcon has contracted with KiddieCorp to provide drop-off childcare services at con for children aged six weeks though 12 years of age. Advance registration is encouraged to ensure availability. Services will cost $10/hour, per child.
KiddieCorp is a professional organization which specializes in childcare for conventions and conferences, and offers a variety of activities based on the children’s ages and interests. They have a long-term relationship with U.S. Worldcons and provided childcare services at Chicon 8. The theme this year is Space Explorer Camp! For more information, and to find the reservation link, visit the Kids & Teens page of our website.
Last Call to Join Our Volunteer Staff!
Applications to join our volunteer staff close on July 31; after that only walk-up volunteer opportunities will be available. Walk-up volunteering at con is very rewarding and important to making the convention function! If you are interested in a staff position, however, there are several openings described on our Volunteer Page, from art show cashier to autograph assistant to press office staff. Mention your specific interest to expedite assignment.
https://seattlein2025.org/2025/07/18/newsletter-july-2025-the-schedule-is-live/
#BusinessMeeting #FilmFestival #Fringe #HugoAwards #KiddieCorp #merchandise #schedule
- Best Short Film: Invasion ’53
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Schedule Released on Website and Guidebook
The schedule for Worldcon is available! There are over 1,000 sessions of programming, delivered by over 800 panelists and performers across 44 tracks. The schedule is available on our website and on Guidebook, an online app and web platform which provides the most complete linkage information between the schedule items, panelists, their full schedules, and other activities during the convention.
The schedule is mostly complete, but additions are coming every day. Two areas which will extensively grow over the coming weeks are in-person concerts and virtual-only content, programming content which is exclusively online, delivered by remote panelists from around the world (there have already been 175 streaming panels and events added for virtual attendees). Two particular areas of emphasis are speculative poetry and participatory content to honor the Emerald City’s maker culture, including writing classes, hands-on workshops, and crafting content. Start building your schedule in Guidebook today, and share your favorites online.
Some content, like table talks and some classes and workshops, have participation limits and require advance signup. Advance signup is not yet available; however, the means to do so will be announced in the weeks ahead.
Merch, Merch, MERCH!!
Seattle Worldcon has opened its Merch Store for the public to get special items to commemorate Worldcon’s return to Seattle, using our signature iconography and featuring two convention T-shirt designs with artwork by Guest of Honor Donato Giancola. Limited quantities of merchandise will be available for purchase onsite, but why wait? Guarantee your size will be available and skip the lines by ordering today. The Merchandise Page on our website also contains links to our special fabric designs.
Hugo Voting Ends Soon
We’re getting down to the wire! Worldcon members have only until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) on Wednesday, July 23, to record their votes for this year’s Hugo Awards. Our How to Vote page has the instructions! There is still time to download and mail a printable ballot, or you can do all your voting business electronically—including filling out your ballot in progress and updating it continuously with all your new decisions—through the registration portal.
Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival Announces Winning Films
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival celebrates science fiction, fantasy, and horror films from around the globe, and is free to all attending members of the Worldcon. Over 70 films will be shown during the festival, out of 180 entries received from 33 countries. We intentionally embrace and foster new voices in speculative fiction, including those of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ film creators. We waived submission fees for BIPOC and women directors, with over 50% of submissions benefiting from this initiative.
Seattle Worldcon Film Festival 2025 logo written in blue and white retro text over a cartoonish blue and white film strip and highlighted with gold four-pointed retro stars.
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival’s judges would like to congratulate our picks for the Best Films:
- Best Short Film: Invasion ’53
Directed by: Danielle Weinberg
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block B – Wednesday August 14, 6 p.m. - Best Feature Film: Battledream Chronicle
Directed by: Alan Bidard
Country of Origin: Martinique
Showing: Film Festival Block J – Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m. - Best Fantasy Film: An Old Friend
Directed by: Nuk Suwanchote
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block F – Friday, August 16, 9 a.m. - Best Science Fiction Film: Project Alpha: Terminal Embrace
Directed by: Kunlin Wang
Country of Origin: China
Showing: Film Festival Block C – Thursday August 15, noon - Best Horror Film: Catty Bete
Directed by: Mariel Haickel
Country of Origin: Brazil
Showing: Film Festival Block K – Sunday, August 17, 3 p.m. - Best Pacific Northwest Film: Superior Subject
Directed by: J.D. Henning
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block H – Saturday, August 16, noon - Best Animated Film: Howl if You Love Me
Directed by: John R. Dilworth
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block J – Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m.
Join the Crew—Volunteer With Fringe!
The calendar is all set and it’s not long until the fun begins! If you want to join the volunteer crew for the Worldcon and have an hour here or there, consider volunteering to help with Worldcon’s Fringe, where attendees meet up outside of the con to enjoy the city and one another’s company. As a Fringe guide, your main job will be to hold the Very Official Fringe Sign to help attendees meet up. It’s the perfect role for someone who is:
- Okay with standing or walking (potentially up and down hills—it’s Seattle, after all!)
- Familiar with Seattle… or just willing to jump in
- Available sometime between August 10 and August 19
- Excited to connect with other speculative fiction fans
If that sounds like a good way to pitch in, please fill out our volunteer interest form before July 31, and make sure to say you’re interested in helping with Fringe!
And if you’d rather just enjoy some great Seattle-area activities, please check out the Fringe webpage and RSVP to any and all events you’re interested in. You can also add them straight to your Google calendar. We can’t wait to see you there!
Build Ahead a Kinetic Sculpture to Race at Con on Sunday!
© Agathon McGeachyThe Worldcon schedule has 50 hands-on workshop sessions, participatory and fun events geared towards building new skills and giving members the opportunity to make a thing at con, whether a felted tentacle, a professional sounding podcast, or a complete short film through our 12-part Let’s Make A Movie Workshop. One of these workshops, Kinetic Sculpture Races, will teach you to build a kinetic sculpture—that is, a car powered by a mousetrap!—to be followed by a drag racing between the creations. Tools and materials are provided, but instructor Agathon McGeachy invites you to not wait, but start building now, and bring your “sculpture” with you to the races at high noon on Sunday. Full instructions on how to build your entry (1 MB PDF) can be found on our Kinetic Sculpture page.
Business Meeting Update
A reminder: two sessions of this year’s virtual WSFS Business Meeting have already transpired, with the remaining sessions taking place online on July 19 and 25. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the self-government of your World Science Fiction Society. A summary of previous meetings and all the additional information you need are available on the Business Meeting Agenda and Information page.
Reserve Drop-off Childcare Services at Con
As we announced last month, Seattle Worldcon has contracted with KiddieCorp to provide drop-off childcare services at con for children aged six weeks though 12 years of age. Advance registration is encouraged to ensure availability. Services will cost $10/hour, per child.
KiddieCorp is a professional organization which specializes in childcare for conventions and conferences, and offers a variety of activities based on the children’s ages and interests. They have a long-term relationship with U.S. Worldcons and provided childcare services at Chicon 8. The theme this year is Space Explorer Camp! For more information, and to find the reservation link, visit the Kids & Teens page of our website.
Last Call to Join Our Volunteer Staff!
Applications to join our volunteer staff close on July 31; after that only walk-up volunteer opportunities will be available. Walk-up volunteering at con is very rewarding and important to making the convention function! If you are interested in a staff position, however, there are several openings described on our Volunteer Page, from art show cashier to autograph assistant to press office staff. Mention your specific interest to expedite assignment.
Seattle Worldcon 2025https://seattlein2025.org/2025/07/18/newsletter-july-2025-the-schedule-is-live/
#BusinessMeeting #FilmFestival #Fringe #HugoAwards #KiddieCorp #merchandise #schedule
- Best Short Film: Invasion ’53
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Schedule Released on Website and Guidebook
The schedule for Worldcon is available! There are over 1,000 sessions of programming, delivered by over 800 panelists and performers across 44 tracks. The schedule is available on our website and on Guidebook, an online app and web platform which provides the most complete linkage information between the schedule items, panelists, their full schedules, and other activities during the convention.
The schedule is mostly complete, but additions are coming every day. Two areas which will extensively grow over the coming weeks are in-person concerts and virtual-only content, programming content which is exclusively online, delivered by remote panelists from around the world (there have already been 175 streaming panels and events added for virtual attendees). Two particular areas of emphasis are speculative poetry and participatory content to honor the Emerald City’s maker culture, including writing classes, hands-on workshops, and crafting content. Start building your schedule in Guidebook today, and share your favorites online.
Some content, like table talks and some classes and workshops, have participation limits and require advance signup. Advance signup is not yet available; however, the means to do so will be announced in the weeks ahead.
Merch, Merch, MERCH!!
Seattle Worldcon has opened its Merch Store for the public to get special items to commemorate Worldcon’s return to Seattle, using our signature iconography and featuring two convention T-shirt designs with artwork by Guest of Honor Donato Giancola. Limited quantities of merchandise will be available for purchase onsite, but why wait? Guarantee your size will be available and skip the lines by ordering today. The Merchandise Page on our website also contains links to our special fabric designs.
Hugo Voting Ends Soon
We’re getting down to the wire! Worldcon members have only until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) on Wednesday, July 23, to record their votes for this year’s Hugo Awards. Our How to Vote page has the instructions! There is still time to download and mail a printable ballot, or you can do all your voting business electronically—including filling out your ballot in progress and updating it continuously with all your new decisions—through the registration portal.
Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival Announces Winning Films
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival celebrates science fiction, fantasy, and horror films from around the globe, and is free to all attending members of the Worldcon. Over 70 films will be shown during the festival, out of 180 entries received from 33 countries. We intentionally embrace and foster new voices in speculative fiction, including those of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ film creators. We waived submission fees for BIPOC and women directors, with over 50% of submissions benefiting from this initiative.
Seattle Worldcon Film Festival 2025 logo written in blue and white retro text over a cartoonish blue and white film strip and highlighted with gold four-pointed retro stars.
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival’s judges would like to congratulate our picks for the Best Films:
- Best Short Film: Invasion ’53
Directed by: Danielle Weinberg
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block B – Wednesday August 14, 6 p.m. - Best Feature Film: Battledream Chronicle
Directed by: Alan Bidard
Country of Origin: Martinique
Showing: Film Festival Block J – Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m. - Best Fantasy Film: An Old Friend
Directed by: Nuk Suwanchote
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block F – Friday, August 16, 9 a.m. - Best Science Fiction Film: Project Alpha: Terminal Embrace
Directed by: Kunlin Wang
Country of Origin: China
Showing: Film Festival Block C – Thursday August 15, noon - Best Horror Film: Catty Bete
Directed by: Mariel Haickel
Country of Origin: Brazil
Showing: Film Festival Block K – Sunday, August 17, 3 p.m. - Best Pacific Northwest Film: Superior Subject
Directed by: J.D. Henning
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block H – Saturday, August 16, noon - Best Animated Film: Howl if You Love Me
Directed by: John R. Dilworth
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block J – Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m.
Join the Crew—Volunteer With Fringe!
The calendar is all set and it’s not long until the fun begins! If you want to join the volunteer crew for the Worldcon and have an hour here or there, consider volunteering to help with Worldcon’s Fringe, where attendees meet up outside of the con to enjoy the city and one another’s company. As a Fringe guide, your main job will be to hold the Very Official Fringe Sign to help attendees meet up. It’s the perfect role for someone who is:
- Okay with standing or walking (potentially up and down hills—it’s Seattle, after all!)
- Familiar with Seattle… or just willing to jump in
- Available sometime between August 10 and August 19
- Excited to connect with other speculative fiction fans
If that sounds like a good way to pitch in, please fill out our volunteer interest form before July 31, and make sure to say you’re interested in helping with Fringe!
And if you’d rather just enjoy some great Seattle-area activities, please check out the Fringe webpage and RSVP to any and all events you’re interested in. You can also add them straight to your Google calendar. We can’t wait to see you there!
Build Ahead a Kinetic Sculpture to Race at Con on Sunday!
© Agathon McGeachyThe Worldcon schedule has 50 hands-on workshop sessions, participatory and fun events geared towards building new skills and giving members the opportunity to make a thing at con, whether a felted tentacle, a professional sounding podcast, or a complete short film through our 12-part Let’s Make A Movie Workshop. One of these workshops, Kinetic Sculpture Races, will teach you to build a kinetic sculpture—that is, a car powered by a mousetrap!—to be followed by a drag racing between the creations. Tools and materials are provided, but instructor Agathon McGeachy invites you to not wait, but start building now, and bring your “sculpture” with you to the races at high noon on Sunday. Full instructions on how to build your entry (1 MB PDF) can be found on our Kinetic Sculpture page.
Business Meeting Update
A reminder: two sessions of this year’s virtual WSFS Business Meeting have already transpired, with the remaining sessions taking place online on July 19 and 25. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the self-government of your World Science Fiction Society. A summary of previous meetings and all the additional information you need are available on the Business Meeting Agenda and Information page.
Reserve Drop-off Childcare Services at Con
As we announced last month, Seattle Worldcon has contracted with KiddieCorp to provide drop-off childcare services at con for children aged six weeks though 12 years of age. Advance registration is encouraged to ensure availability. Services will cost $10/hour, per child.
KiddieCorp is a professional organization which specializes in childcare for conventions and conferences, and offers a variety of activities based on the children’s ages and interests. They have a long-term relationship with U.S. Worldcons and provided childcare services at Chicon 8. The theme this year is Space Explorer Camp! For more information, and to find the reservation link, visit the Kids & Teens page of our website.
Last Call to Join Our Volunteer Staff!
Applications to join our volunteer staff close on July 31; after that only walk-up volunteer opportunities will be available. Walk-up volunteering at con is very rewarding and important to making the convention function! If you are interested in a staff position, however, there are several openings described on our Volunteer Page, from art show cashier to autograph assistant to press office staff. Mention your specific interest to expedite assignment.
https://seattlein2025.org/2025/07/18/newsletter-july-2025-the-schedule-is-live/
#BusinessMeeting #FilmFestival #Fringe #HugoAwards #KiddieCorp #merchandise #schedule
- Best Short Film: Invasion ’53
-
Schedule Released on Website and Guidebook
The schedule for Worldcon is available! There are over 1,000 sessions of programming, delivered by over 800 panelists and performers across 44 tracks. The schedule is available on our website and on Guidebook, an online app and web platform which provides the most complete linkage information between the schedule items, panelists, their full schedules, and other activities during the convention.
The schedule is mostly complete, but additions are coming every day. Two areas which will extensively grow over the coming weeks are in-person concerts and virtual-only content, programming content which is exclusively online, delivered by remote panelists from around the world (there have already been 175 streaming panels and events added for virtual attendees). Two particular areas of emphasis are speculative poetry and participatory content to honor the Emerald City’s maker culture, including writing classes, hands-on workshops, and crafting content. Start building your schedule in Guidebook today, and share your favorites online.
Some content, like table talks and some classes and workshops, have participation limits and require advance signup. Advance signup is not yet available; however, the means to do so will be announced in the weeks ahead.
Merch, Merch, MERCH!!
Seattle Worldcon has opened its Merch Store for the public to get special items to commemorate Worldcon’s return to Seattle, using our signature iconography and featuring two convention T-shirt designs with artwork by Guest of Honor Donato Giancola. Limited quantities of merchandise will be available for purchase onsite, but why wait? Guarantee your size will be available and skip the lines by ordering today. The Merchandise Page on our website also contains links to our special fabric designs.
Hugo Voting Ends Soon
We’re getting down to the wire! Worldcon members have only until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) on Wednesday, July 23, to record their votes for this year’s Hugo Awards. Our How to Vote page has the instructions! There is still time to download and mail a printable ballot, or you can do all your voting business electronically—including filling out your ballot in progress and updating it continuously with all your new decisions—through the registration portal.
Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival Announces Winning Films
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival celebrates science fiction, fantasy, and horror films from around the globe, and is free to all attending members of the Worldcon. Over 70 films will be shown during the festival, out of 180 entries received from 33 countries. We intentionally embrace and foster new voices in speculative fiction, including those of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ film creators. We waived submission fees for BIPOC and women directors, with over 50% of submissions benefiting from this initiative.
Seattle Worldcon Film Festival 2025 logo written in blue and white retro text over a cartoonish blue and white film strip and highlighted with gold four-pointed retro stars.
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival’s judges would like to congratulate our picks for the Best Films:
- Best Short Film: Invasion ’53
Directed by: Danielle Weinberg
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block B – Wednesday August 14, 6 p.m. - Best Feature Film: Battledream Chronicle
Directed by: Alan Bidard
Country of Origin: Martinique
Showing: Film Festival Block J – Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m. - Best Fantasy Film: An Old Friend
Directed by: Nuk Suwanchote
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block F – Friday, August 16, 9 a.m. - Best Science Fiction Film: Project Alpha: Terminal Embrace
Directed by: Kunlin Wang
Country of Origin: China
Showing: Film Festival Block C – Thursday August 15, noon - Best Horror Film: Catty Bete
Directed by: Mariel Haickel
Country of Origin: Brazil
Showing: Film Festival Block K – Sunday, August 17, 3 p.m. - Best Pacific Northwest Film: Superior Subject
Directed by: J.D. Henning
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block H – Saturday, August 16, noon - Best Animated Film: Howl if You Love Me
Directed by: John R. Dilworth
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block J – Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m.
Join the Crew—Volunteer With Fringe!
The calendar is all set and it’s not long until the fun begins! If you want to join the volunteer crew for the Worldcon and have an hour here or there, consider volunteering to help with Worldcon’s Fringe, where attendees meet up outside of the con to enjoy the city and one another’s company. As a Fringe guide, your main job will be to hold the Very Official Fringe Sign to help attendees meet up. It’s the perfect role for someone who is:
- Okay with standing or walking (potentially up and down hills—it’s Seattle, after all!)
- Familiar with Seattle… or just willing to jump in
- Available sometime between August 10 and August 19
- Excited to connect with other speculative fiction fans
If that sounds like a good way to pitch in, please fill out our volunteer interest form before July 31, and make sure to say you’re interested in helping with Fringe!
And if you’d rather just enjoy some great Seattle-area activities, please check out the Fringe webpage and RSVP to any and all events you’re interested in. You can also add them straight to your Google calendar. We can’t wait to see you there!
Build Ahead a Kinetic Sculpture to Race at Con on Sunday!
© Agathon McGeachyThe Worldcon schedule has 50 hands-on workshop sessions, participatory and fun events geared towards building new skills and giving members the opportunity to make a thing at con, whether a felted tentacle, a professional sounding podcast, or a complete short film through our 12-part Let’s Make A Movie Workshop. One of these workshops, Kinetic Sculpture Races, will teach you to build a kinetic sculpture—that is, a car powered by a mousetrap!—to be followed by a drag racing between the creations. Tools and materials are provided, but instructor Agathon McGeachy invites you to not wait, but start building now, and bring your “sculpture” with you to the races at high noon on Sunday. Full instructions on how to build your entry (1 MB PDF) can be found on our Kinetic Sculpture page.
Business Meeting Update
A reminder: two sessions of this year’s virtual WSFS Business Meeting have already transpired, with the remaining sessions taking place online on July 19 and 25. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the self-government of your World Science Fiction Society. A summary of previous meetings and all the additional information you need are available on the Business Meeting Agenda and Information page.
Reserve Drop-off Childcare Services at Con
As we announced last month, Seattle Worldcon has contracted with KiddieCorp to provide drop-off childcare services at con for children aged six weeks though 12 years of age. Advance registration is encouraged to ensure availability. Services will cost $10/hour, per child.
KiddieCorp is a professional organization which specializes in childcare for conventions and conferences, and offers a variety of activities based on the children’s ages and interests. They have a long-term relationship with U.S. Worldcons and provided childcare services at Chicon 8. The theme this year is Space Explorer Camp! For more information, and to find the reservation link, visit the Kids & Teens page of our website.
Last Call to Join Our Volunteer Staff!
Applications to join our volunteer staff close on July 31; after that only walk-up volunteer opportunities will be available. Walk-up volunteering at con is very rewarding and important to making the convention function! If you are interested in a staff position, however, there are several openings described on our Volunteer Page, from art show cashier to autograph assistant to press office staff. Mention your specific interest to expedite assignment.
Seattle Worldcon 2025https://seattlein2025.org/2025/07/18/newsletter-july-2025-the-schedule-is-live/
#BusinessMeeting #FilmFestival #Fringe #HugoAwards #KiddieCorp #merchandise #schedule
- Best Short Film: Invasion ’53
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Schedule Released on Website and Guidebook
The schedule for Worldcon is available! There are over 1,000 sessions of programming, delivered by over 800 panelists and performers across 44 tracks. The schedule is available on our website and on Guidebook, an online app and web platform which provides the most complete linkage information between the schedule items, panelists, their full schedules, and other activities during the convention.
The schedule is mostly complete, but additions are coming every day. Two areas which will extensively grow over the coming weeks are in-person concerts and virtual-only content, programming content which is exclusively online, delivered by remote panelists from around the world (there have already been 175 streaming panels and events added for virtual attendees). Two particular areas of emphasis are speculative poetry and participatory content to honor the Emerald City’s maker culture, including writing classes, hands-on workshops, and crafting content. Start building your schedule in Guidebook today, and share your favorites online.
Some content, like table talks and some classes and workshops, have participation limits and require advance signup. Advance signup is not yet available; however, the means to do so will be announced in the weeks ahead.
Merch, Merch, MERCH!!
Seattle Worldcon has opened its Merch Store for the public to get special items to commemorate Worldcon’s return to Seattle, using our signature iconography and featuring two convention T-shirt designs with artwork by Guest of Honor Donato Giancola. Limited quantities of merchandise will be available for purchase onsite, but why wait? Guarantee your size will be available and skip the lines by ordering today. The Merchandise Page on our website also contains links to our special fabric designs.
Hugo Voting Ends Soon
We’re getting down to the wire! Worldcon members have only until 11:59 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7) on Wednesday, July 23, to record their votes for this year’s Hugo Awards. Our How to Vote page has the instructions! There is still time to download and mail a printable ballot, or you can do all your voting business electronically—including filling out your ballot in progress and updating it continuously with all your new decisions—through the registration portal.
Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival Announces Winning Films
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival celebrates science fiction, fantasy, and horror films from around the globe, and is free to all attending members of the Worldcon. Over 70 films will be shown during the festival, out of 180 entries received from 33 countries. We intentionally embrace and foster new voices in speculative fiction, including those of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ film creators. We waived submission fees for BIPOC and women directors, with over 50% of submissions benefiting from this initiative.
Seattle Worldcon Film Festival 2025 logo written in blue and white retro text over a cartoonish blue and white film strip and highlighted with gold four-pointed retro stars.
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Film Festival’s judges would like to congratulate our picks for the Best Films:
- Best Short Film: Invasion ’53
Directed by: Danielle Weinberg
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block B – Wednesday August 14, 6 p.m. - Best Feature Film: Battledream Chronicle
Directed by: Alan Bidard
Country of Origin: Martinique
Showing: Film Festival Block J – Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m. - Best Fantasy Film: An Old Friend
Directed by: Nuk Suwanchote
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block F – Friday, August 16, 9 a.m. - Best Science Fiction Film: Project Alpha: Terminal Embrace
Directed by: Kunlin Wang
Country of Origin: China
Showing: Film Festival Block C – Thursday August 15, noon - Best Horror Film: Catty Bete
Directed by: Mariel Haickel
Country of Origin: Brazil
Showing: Film Festival Block K – Sunday, August 17, 3 p.m. - Best Pacific Northwest Film: Superior Subject
Directed by: J.D. Henning
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block H – Saturday, August 16, noon - Best Animated Film: Howl if You Love Me
Directed by: John R. Dilworth
Country of Origin: United States
Showing: Film Festival Block J – Sunday, August 17, 9 a.m.
Join the Crew—Volunteer With Fringe!
The calendar is all set and it’s not long until the fun begins! If you want to join the volunteer crew for the Worldcon and have an hour here or there, consider volunteering to help with Worldcon’s Fringe, where attendees meet up outside of the con to enjoy the city and one another’s company. As a Fringe guide, your main job will be to hold the Very Official Fringe Sign to help attendees meet up. It’s the perfect role for someone who is:
- Okay with standing or walking (potentially up and down hills—it’s Seattle, after all!)
- Familiar with Seattle… or just willing to jump in
- Available sometime between August 10 and August 19
- Excited to connect with other speculative fiction fans
If that sounds like a good way to pitch in, please fill out our volunteer interest form before July 31, and make sure to say you’re interested in helping with Fringe!
And if you’d rather just enjoy some great Seattle-area activities, please check out the Fringe webpage and RSVP to any and all events you’re interested in. You can also add them straight to your Google calendar. We can’t wait to see you there!
Build Ahead a Kinetic Sculpture to Race at Con on Sunday!
© Agathon McGeachyThe Worldcon schedule has 50 hands-on workshop sessions, participatory and fun events geared towards building new skills and giving members the opportunity to make a thing at con, whether a felted tentacle, a professional sounding podcast, or a complete short film through our 12-part Let’s Make A Movie Workshop. One of these workshops, Kinetic Sculpture Races, will teach you to build a kinetic sculpture—that is, a car powered by a mousetrap!—to be followed by a drag racing between the creations. Tools and materials are provided, but instructor Agathon McGeachy invites you to not wait, but start building now, and bring your “sculpture” with you to the races at high noon on Sunday. Full instructions on how to build your entry (1 MB PDF) can be found on our Kinetic Sculpture page.
Business Meeting Update
A reminder: two sessions of this year’s virtual WSFS Business Meeting have already transpired, with the remaining sessions taking place online on July 19 and 25. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the self-government of your World Science Fiction Society. A summary of previous meetings and all the additional information you need are available on the Business Meeting Agenda and Information page.
Reserve Drop-off Childcare Services at Con
As we announced last month, Seattle Worldcon has contracted with KiddieCorp to provide drop-off childcare services at con for children aged six weeks though 12 years of age. Advance registration is encouraged to ensure availability. Services will cost $10/hour, per child.
KiddieCorp is a professional organization which specializes in childcare for conventions and conferences, and offers a variety of activities based on the children’s ages and interests. They have a long-term relationship with U.S. Worldcons and provided childcare services at Chicon 8. The theme this year is Space Explorer Camp! For more information, and to find the reservation link, visit the Kids & Teens page of our website.
Last Call to Join Our Volunteer Staff!
Applications to join our volunteer staff close on July 31; after that only walk-up volunteer opportunities will be available. Walk-up volunteering at con is very rewarding and important to making the convention function! If you are interested in a staff position, however, there are several openings described on our Volunteer Page, from art show cashier to autograph assistant to press office staff. Mention your specific interest to expedite assignment.
Seattle Worldcon 2025https://seattlein2025.org/2025/07/18/newsletter-july-2025-the-schedule-is-live/
#BusinessMeeting #FilmFestival #Fringe #HugoAwards #KiddieCorp #merchandise #schedule
- Best Short Film: Invasion ’53
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Whether you missed it or just want to revisit what happened, a summary of the July 13th First Main Business Meeting is now available!
Catch up here:
https://seattlein2025.org/wsfs/business-meeting/agenda-and-information/#250713 -
Whether you missed it or just want to revisit what happened, a summary of the July 13th First Main Business Meeting is now available!
Catch up here:
https://seattlein2025.org/wsfs/business-meeting/agenda-and-information/#250713 -
Whether you missed it or just want to revisit what happened, a summary of the July 13th First Main Business Meeting is now available!
Catch up here:
https://seattlein2025.org/wsfs/business-meeting/agenda-and-information/#250713 -
Writing Contest Winners Announced!: Writing contest winners announced; about the Worldcon Cantina; business meeting proposals due 6/4, consultative vote open through 5/31, and virtual meeting dates; new community fund grants; childcare interest survey; masquerade directors; freebies lounge seeking donations; single-day… (#BusinessMeeting #Cantina #Childcare #CommunityFund #FreebiesLounge #Masquerade #Volunteering #WritingContest)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/05/18/writing-contest-winners-announced/
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Writing Contest Winners Announced!: Writing contest winners announced; about the Worldcon Cantina; business meeting proposals due 6/4, consultative vote open through 5/31, and virtual meeting dates; new community fund grants; childcare interest survey; masquerade directors; freebies lounge seeking donations; single-day… (#BusinessMeeting #Cantina #Childcare #CommunityFund #FreebiesLounge #Masquerade #Volunteering #WritingContest)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/05/18/writing-contest-winners-announced/
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Writing Contest Winners Announced!: Writing contest winners announced; about the Worldcon Cantina; business meeting proposals due 6/4, consultative vote open through 5/31, and virtual meeting dates; new community fund grants; childcare interest survey; masquerade directors; freebies lounge seeking donations; single-day… (#BusinessMeeting #Cantina #Childcare #CommunityFund #FreebiesLounge #Masquerade #Volunteering #WritingContest)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/05/18/writing-contest-winners-announced/
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Writing Contest Winners Announced!
With short story submissions from all over the world, the competition in the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Short Story Writing Contest was fierce. The theme was “Building Yesterday’s Future—For Everyone.” This theme was selected to invoke nostalgia for the hopeful science-fictional era of the early 1960s, when Seattle held its first Worldcon, followed up by the Century 21 Exposition, showing the world a vision of its technological future, complete with freshly built Monorail and Space Needle.
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Short Story Writing Contest!
Winners:
Youth category: “The Dream Terminal” by Michelle J. Diaz
Adult category: “Follow for More: Captain Garvey Fights the Space Junk!” by Sarah DarbeePrizes include a membership to Seattle Worldcon 2025 for the winners (and for the guardian of the Youth winner), publication on the Seattle Worldcon 2025 website, and publication in a forthcoming anthology by Grim Oak Press.
Congratulations to the winners! Seattle Worldcon 2025 thanks all of the authors who submitted stories to the contest.
Visit the Worldcon Cantina!
Step into a lively space where fans come together to relax, create, and connect. Whether you want to continue an epic panel discussion, unleash your artistic side by adding to our community scroll, or dive into your favorite craft, the Cantina is the perfect place to do it all.
Need a quick costume fix or want to learn a new technique? We’ve got you covered at our costume repair station and crafter’s lounge area, which will host open crafting circles and periodic meetups throughout the con. Looking for a new game to play or a free book to take home? This is where you’ll find our Freebies Lounge. Looking for nourishment or refreshment? We have food and beverage outlets. It’s all here. Come hang out, share your passions, grab a bite to eat, and meet fellow fans who love the same things you do.
The Worldcon Cantina isn’t just a space—it’s where memories are made and friendships begin.
Business Meeting Proposals Are Due June 4
With the approach of summer, the deadline for submission of new business also draws near. This year it comes in a few short weeks at the end of day (Pacific time) on June 4, 2025.
Proposals, which must include a short title, the text of the proposed change with
markup, the names of at least two sponsors who are WSFS members, and any rationale you wish to provide, can be sent to [email protected].Please look for a detailed email soon from the WSFS Division about the business meeting and other topics. Meanwhile, you can read more about the Business Meeting and submitting proposals on our website.
New Community Fund Grants Available—Eligibility Expanded
The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has been given additional funding, which allows us to add a fifth application focus group! We are now able to offer grants to people who are both disabled and low income. For example, someone who receives SSI- however, you do not need to be on SSI to qualify. Please visit our web page at Seattle Worldcon 2025 Community Fund for information and to apply.
We are also still accepting applications for all other focus groups, and if you have already applied, you are still in consideration for a grant.
The deadline for our third round of grant awards is May 18th, with disbursements expected on or around May 30th. With the additional funding, continued donations, and our grant recipients occasionally changing their plans, we anticipate a limited amount of funds to be available almost up to the date of the convention. Our goal is to award as much of the available money as possible.
We are still gratefully accepting donations. If you wish to help bring fellow fans to Seattle Worldcon, donate here.Take Our Childcare Interest Survey
At Worldcon we support everyone having a good experience, which is why it is important to make accommodations for parents and our youngest fans. We are supporting families with preteen children in two ways: with children’s programming available daily in the convention center in the space we call Welcome to Asteroid Kids!, and with drop-off childcare options reservable in advance of the convention provided by Kiddiecorp. We need your help, however, to optimize our childcare options. Take our survey to learn more and provide feedback that will help us provide the right level of services.
Announcing Worldcon Masquerade Directors!
Seattle Worldcon 2025 would like to introduce you to the directors of the Seattle Worldcon Masquerade: Sue Finkle and Richard Stephens. They will be providing rules and web sign up forms shortly. If you have questions about the Masquerade, please email [email protected]!
Business Meeting Consultative Vote Is Open Now Through May 31
As previously announced, Seattle Worldcon is holding a consultative vote of WSFS members on two of the proposed Constitutional amendments passed on from the Glasgow 2024 Business Meeting to the Seattle Worldcon: the proposed revisions of the Hugo Award categories for best professional artist and best fan artist, and the proposed amendment to abolish the Retro Hugo Awards.
The purpose of the consultative vote is to test whether this type of vote is feasible, in case the practice is someday adopted as a formal part of the WSFS decision-making process. These proposals were chosen because they have clearly generated wide interest among the Worldcon community.
The consultative vote runs from May 1 to May 31 and is accessed through the member registration portal in the same manner as the Hugo Award voting—so you can do both at the same time! More information is available on the Consultative Vote Webpage.
The Freebies Lounge is Accepting Donations
The Seattle Worldcon Freebies Lounge is currently accepting donations! So far, we’ve received a fantastic collection of genre books to give away to attending members.
Attendees can look forward to a wide selection of new releases, galleys, ARCs, and back stock from both traditional publishers and self-published authors. Some well-known authors are also donating personal copies, and if you’re lucky, you might find a signed edition. Additionally, many of our members are pruning their libraries and donating pre-loved books.
The Freebies Lounge is a great place to discover new authors. Quality indie SFF titles can be hard to find because they are not usually stocked in brick-and-mortar stores and don’t receive the same level of publicity that traditional publishers enjoy. We’ll have a great selection of award-winning fantasy and science-fiction indie authors for you to explore.
If you are interested in donating books, please the Freebies Lounge page for more information.
Single-Day Passes Now on Sale!
With 90 days to go until the start of Seattle Worldcon 2025, we have put single-day passes on sale. A single day pass allows daily admission to the Worldcon and its events, but does not include WSFS rights (voting in the Hugo Awards, site selection, and the Business Meeting). With variable rates for adults, young adults, and teens, it is an affordable way to get a taste of Worldcon and meet your favorite authors. Single day passes may be purchased through the registration portal, and price information may be found on our Memberships page.
There are many open volunteer positions! Come and share your talents!
Volunteer positions are currently available and many more will be opening up as the convention approaches. Be sure to peruse the Volunteer page on the website, and check back frequently if something you want to do is not yet available.
Here are a few of the currently open positions:
- Staff Lounge Monitor
- Volunteer Desk Staff
- Assistant Dockmaster
- Move In/Move Out Staff
- Rovers/Safety Staff
- Art Show Staff
- Cantina Staff
- Dealers’ Area Assistant
- Exhibit Hall Staff
- And so many more!
If you are unsure what position to apply for, you can fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and add your name to the database by selecting one or several areas of interest.
Check Your Settings in the Registration Portal
Are you ready for the registration line? To make sure, login to our registration portal to make sure you’ve accepted the code of conduct and that your registered or legal name matches your ID, so we can give you your badge.
And did you know that your 2025 WSFS membership gives you nomination rights for the 2026 Hugo Awards? To activate, edit your profile to make sure you’ve checked the box to allow us to pass your info on to future Worldcons. We never use this for marketing—only WSFS rights!
Reminder: Virtual Business Meeting Dates and Times
As previously announced, the main sessions of the WSFS Business Meeting will be held virtually before the convention this year, at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time):
- Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
More information about the business meeting may be found on the website.
https://seattlein2025.org/2025/05/18/writing-contest-winners-announced/
#BusinessMeeting #Cantina #Childcare #CommunityFund #FreebiesLounge #Masquerade #Volunteering #WritingContest
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Writing Contest Winners Announced!
With short story submissions from all over the world, the competition in the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Short Story Writing Contest was fierce. The theme was “Building Yesterday’s Future—For Everyone.” This theme was selected to invoke nostalgia for the hopeful science-fictional era of the early 1960s, when Seattle held its first Worldcon, followed up by the Century 21 Exposition, showing the world a vision of its technological future, complete with freshly built Monorail and Space Needle.
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Short Story Writing Contest!
Winners:
Youth category: “The Dream Terminal” by Michelle J. Diaz
Adult category: “Follow for More: Captain Garvey Fights the Space Junk!” by Sarah DarbeePrizes include a membership to Seattle Worldcon 2025 for the winners (and for the guardian of the Youth winner), publication on the Seattle Worldcon 2025 website, and publication in a forthcoming anthology by Grim Oak Press.
Congratulations to the winners! Seattle Worldcon 2025 thanks all of the authors who submitted stories to the contest.
Visit the Worldcon Cantina!
Step into a lively space where fans come together to relax, create, and connect. Whether you want to continue an epic panel discussion, unleash your artistic side by adding to our community scroll, or dive into your favorite craft, the Cantina is the perfect place to do it all.
Need a quick costume fix or want to learn a new technique? We’ve got you covered at our costume repair station and crafter’s lounge area, which will host open crafting circles and periodic meetups throughout the con. Looking for a new game to play or a free book to take home? This is where you’ll find our Freebies Lounge. Looking for nourishment or refreshment? We have food and beverage outlets. It’s all here. Come hang out, share your passions, grab a bite to eat, and meet fellow fans who love the same things you do.
The Worldcon Cantina isn’t just a space—it’s where memories are made and friendships begin.
Business Meeting Proposals Are Due June 4
With the approach of summer, the deadline for submission of new business also draws near. This year it comes in a few short weeks at the end of day (Pacific time) on June 4, 2025.
Proposals, which must include a short title, the text of the proposed change with
markup, the names of at least two sponsors who are WSFS members, and any rationale you wish to provide, can be sent to [email protected].Please look for a detailed email soon from the WSFS Division about the business meeting and other topics. Meanwhile, you can read more about the Business Meeting and submitting proposals on our website.
New Community Fund Grants Available—Eligibility Expanded
The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has been given additional funding, which allows us to add a fifth application focus group! We are now able to offer grants to people who are both disabled and low income. For example, someone who receives SSI- however, you do not need to be on SSI to qualify. Please visit our web page at Seattle Worldcon 2025 Community Fund for information and to apply.
We are also still accepting applications for all other focus groups, and if you have already applied, you are still in consideration for a grant.
The deadline for our third round of grant awards is May 18th, with disbursements expected on or around May 30th. With the additional funding, continued donations, and our grant recipients occasionally changing their plans, we anticipate a limited amount of funds to be available almost up to the date of the convention. Our goal is to award as much of the available money as possible.
We are still gratefully accepting donations. If you wish to help bring fellow fans to Seattle Worldcon, donate here.Take Our Childcare Interest Survey
At Worldcon we support everyone having a good experience, which is why it is important to make accommodations for parents and our youngest fans. We are supporting families with preteen children in two ways: with children’s programming available daily in the convention center in the space we call Welcome to Asteroid Kids!, and with drop-off childcare options reservable in advance of the convention provided by Kiddiecorp. We need your help, however, to optimize our childcare options. Take our survey to learn more and provide feedback that will help us provide the right level of services.
Announcing Worldcon Masquerade Directors!
Seattle Worldcon 2025 would like to introduce you to the directors of the Seattle Worldcon Masquerade: Sue Finkle and Richard Stephens. They will be providing rules and web sign up forms shortly. If you have questions about the Masquerade, please email [email protected]!
Business Meeting Consultative Vote Is Open Now Through May 31
As previously announced, Seattle Worldcon is holding a consultative vote of WSFS members on two of the proposed Constitutional amendments passed on from the Glasgow 2024 Business Meeting to the Seattle Worldcon: the proposed revisions of the Hugo Award categories for best professional artist and best fan artist, and the proposed amendment to abolish the Retro Hugo Awards.
The purpose of the consultative vote is to test whether this type of vote is feasible, in case the practice is someday adopted as a formal part of the WSFS decision-making process. These proposals were chosen because they have clearly generated wide interest among the Worldcon community.
The consultative vote runs from May 1 to May 31 and is accessed through the member registration portal in the same manner as the Hugo Award voting—so you can do both at the same time! More information is available on the Consultative Vote Webpage.
The Freebies Lounge is Accepting Donations
The Seattle Worldcon Freebies Lounge is currently accepting donations! So far, we’ve received a fantastic collection of genre books to give away to attending members.
Attendees can look forward to a wide selection of new releases, galleys, ARCs, and back stock from both traditional publishers and self-published authors. Some well-known authors are also donating personal copies, and if you’re lucky, you might find a signed edition. Additionally, many of our members are pruning their libraries and donating pre-loved books.
The Freebies Lounge is a great place to discover new authors. Quality indie SFF titles can be hard to find because they are not usually stocked in brick-and-mortar stores and don’t receive the same level of publicity that traditional publishers enjoy. We’ll have a great selection of award-winning fantasy and science-fiction indie authors for you to explore.
If you are interested in donating books, please the Freebies Lounge page for more information.
Single-Day Passes Now on Sale!
With 90 days to go until the start of Seattle Worldcon 2025, we have put single-day passes on sale. A single day pass allows daily admission to the Worldcon and its events, but does not include WSFS rights (voting in the Hugo Awards, site selection, and the Business Meeting). With variable rates for adults, young adults, and teens, it is an affordable way to get a taste of Worldcon and meet your favorite authors. Single day passes may be purchased through the registration portal, and price information may be found on our Memberships page.
There are many open volunteer positions! Come and share your talents!
Volunteer positions are currently available and many more will be opening up as the convention approaches. Be sure to peruse the Volunteer page on the website, and check back frequently if something you want to do is not yet available.
Here are a few of the currently open positions:
- Staff Lounge Monitor
- Volunteer Desk Staff
- Assistant Dockmaster
- Move In/Move Out Staff
- Rovers/Safety Staff
- Art Show Staff
- Cantina Staff
- Dealers’ Area Assistant
- Exhibit Hall Staff
- And so many more!
If you are unsure what position to apply for, you can fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and add your name to the database by selecting one or several areas of interest.
Check Your Settings in the Registration Portal
Are you ready for the registration line? To make sure, login to our registration portal to make sure you’ve accepted the code of conduct and that your registered or legal name matches your ID, so we can give you your badge.
And did you know that your 2025 WSFS membership gives you nomination rights for the 2026 Hugo Awards? To activate, edit your profile to make sure you’ve checked the box to allow us to pass your info on to future Worldcons. We never use this for marketing—only WSFS rights!
Reminder: Virtual Business Meeting Dates and Times
As previously announced, the main sessions of the WSFS Business Meeting will be held virtually before the convention this year, at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time):
- Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
More information about the business meeting may be found on the website.
https://seattlein2025.org/2025/05/18/writing-contest-winners-announced/
#BusinessMeeting #Cantina #Childcare #CommunityFund #FreebiesLounge #Masquerade #Volunteering #WritingContest
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Newsletter March 2025: Hugo Nominations End Soon!: Hugo nominations close tomorrow, suite requests and party notifications are open, our hotel room blocks are sold out, announcing our first Fringe events, and peeking at what we have planned for our younger members! … (#BusinessMeeting #Fringe #Hotels #HugoAwards #PartySuites #Youth)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/03/13/newsletter-march-2025-hugo-nominations-end-soon/
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Newsletter March 2025: Hugo Nominations End Soon!: Hugo nominations close tomorrow, suite requests and party notifications are open, our hotel room blocks are sold out, announcing our first Fringe events, and peeking at what we have planned for our younger members! … (#BusinessMeeting #Fringe #Hotels #HugoAwards #PartySuites #Youth)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/03/13/newsletter-march-2025-hugo-nominations-end-soon/
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Newsletter March 2025: Hugo Nominations End Soon!: Hugo nominations close tomorrow, suite requests and party notifications are open, our hotel room blocks are sold out, announcing our first Fringe events, and peeking at what we have planned for our younger members! … (#BusinessMeeting #Fringe #Hotels #HugoAwards #PartySuites #Youth)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/03/13/newsletter-march-2025-hugo-nominations-end-soon/
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Newsletter March 2025: Hugo Nominations End Soon!: Hugo nominations close tomorrow, suite requests and party notifications are open, our hotel room blocks are sold out, announcing our first Fringe events, and peeking at what we have planned for our younger members! … (#BusinessMeeting #Fringe #Hotels #HugoAwards #PartySuites #Youth)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/03/13/newsletter-march-2025-hugo-nominations-end-soon/
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Don’t Forget! Hugo Nominations End Friday, March 14
Please remember that in order to nominate works for the Hugo Awards, your ballot must be received by 11:59 pm. on March 14, Pacific Daylight Time. As described on the How to Nominate webpage, members can access the nomination form via the Membership Portal or vote by a paper form. Don’t wait until the last minute—and don’t forget to nominate in the special category Hugo Award for Best Poem!
How to Request a Suite at the Sheraton, or Notify us of a Party
Seattle Worldcon has reserved a limited number of one-bedroom hospitality suites at the Sheraton Grand Seattle, our headquarters hotel, which may be requested by members for their use. These suites are ideal for throwing parties, and priority will be given to members who plan to host a party or event which is open to the convention membership. The suite rate is $459/night (plus taxes and fees). The convention cannot provide or guarantee additional rooms.
A suite request form is now posted on our website. Please also use this form to notify us if you are planning an open party/event during the convention, but do not need a suite from us.
Hotel Room Blocks are Sold Out!
We are glad to have so many of you coming to Worldcon. Unfortunately our hotel room blocks, which initially seemed large and were subsequently increased, have sold out. It is possible some of these blocks may reopen from time to time on our hotel page, but in the meantime please be aware there are 14 hotels inside of a five-block, half mile radius of the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building where rooms can be secured using a common booking service, such as Google, hotels.com, bookings.com, or kayak.com.
Many of these are just as close, or closer, than our room block hotels. It may also be possible to secure rooms at our room block hotels, but outside the room block. Here is a list of hotels by proximity to the nearest Convention Center entrance, according to Google Maps:
- WorldMark/The Camlin (<0.1 mile)
- Grand Hyatt Seattle (0.1 mile)
- Hyatt Regency Seattle (0.1 mile)
- Hyatt at Olive 8 (0.1 mile)
- The Paramount Hotel (0.1 mile)
- Residence Inn Seattle Downtown Convention Center (0.1 mile)
- Hilton Garden Inn (0.2 miles)
- Hotel Theodore (0.2 miles)
- Sonder at Pivot (0.2 miles)
- Hotel Max (0.3 miles)
- The Westin Seattle (0.3 miles)
- Sheraton Grand Seattle (0.3 miles)
- Hilton Motif Seattle (0.4 miles)
- Mayflower Park Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Sonder the Boyleston (0.4 miles)
All members, with a hotel room or not, will have access to nightlife activities at the Sheraton Grand Seattle.
Take Me Out to the Holosuite… or T-Mobile Park
Want to know what plans are taking shape for Worldcon Fringe? Check out our new Fringe webpage!
The entries listed now include several which need RSVPs, even at this early stage. The most time-sensitive item is the Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays game on August 10 at 1:10 p.m. The higher the head count we give them, the more discounts we get, so please RSVP by April 1 if you can!
Another fabulous Fringe activity planned is two unofficial tours of the science fiction and fantasy exhibits at The Museum of Popular Culture (MoPOP), offered by a former curator. These exhibits contain memorabilia from shows and movies, videos of SFF authors, original manuscripts, and much more. They are well worth visiting any day, but if you want to get the inside scoop from a former curator, you should know there are only 20 spots available for each tour. Purchase of admission to the museum is required.
You can also find details about:
- A midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show during the convention
- A hiking trip to Mount Rainier National Park
- Three separate visit days to Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle, MoPOP, and much more, via the Seattle Monorail
There will be more to come later, so please check the webpage regularly!
Thank you to everyone who responded to the previous newsletter article with suggestions and tips. They were very helpful! If you have any more, please feel free to email [email protected].
Bringing the FUN for Kids, Tweens, and Teens at Worldcon
Are you bringing newer fans to Worldcon, and are wondering what we will have on the schedule just for them? The full schedule isn’t set yet, but here’s a preview of some of the fun activities we’re planning for the under-21 set. Our kid program room for ages 11 and under will have some static activity areas that you can drop into any time for unstructured play or crafts. Do you need a few minutes for your littles to let off some steam, without boring adults talking all the time? We will have toys and books specifically for them, with a comfy spot for a parent to sit while the kids are engaged. Additionally, on the official program expect a full schedule of craft projects, story times, music, creative classes, and other entertaining mayhem for youth of all ages, including Drag Queen Story Hour, Poetry Mad Libs, and painting rocks. Teens and Tweens can expect activities targeted to their interests, including crafts, games, panels, and teen-only meetups. Teens and Tweens will also have use of a lounge just for them—no boring adults allowed!—to decompress and hang out during the convention.
Reminder: Virtual Business Meeting Dates and Times
As we announced last month, the main sessions of the WSFS Business Meeting will be held virtually before the convention this year, at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time):
- Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
More information about the business meeting may be found on the website.
https://seattlein2025.org/2025/03/13/newsletter-march-2025-hugo-nominations-end-soon/
#BusinessMeeting #Fringe #Hotels #HugoAwards #PartySuites #Youth
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Don’t Forget! Hugo Nominations End Friday, March 14
Please remember that in order to nominate works for the Hugo Awards, your ballot must be received by 11:59 pm. on March 14, Pacific Daylight Time. As described on the How to Nominate webpage, members can access the nomination form via the Membership Portal or vote by a paper form. Don’t wait until the last minute—and don’t forget to nominate in the special category Hugo Award for Best Poem!
How to Request a Suite at the Sheraton, or Notify us of a Party
Seattle Worldcon has reserved a limited number of one-bedroom hospitality suites at the Sheraton Grand Seattle, our headquarters hotel, which may be requested by members for their use. These suites are ideal for throwing parties, and priority will be given to members who plan to host a party or event which is open to the convention membership. The suite rate is $459/night (plus taxes and fees). The convention cannot provide or guarantee additional rooms.
A suite request form is now posted on our website. Please also use this form to notify us if you are planning an open party/event during the convention, but do not need a suite from us.
Hotel Room Blocks are Sold Out!
We are glad to have so many of you coming to Worldcon. Unfortunately our hotel room blocks, which initially seemed large and were subsequently increased, have sold out. It is possible some of these blocks may reopen from time to time on our hotel page, but in the meantime please be aware there are 14 hotels inside of a five-block, half mile radius of the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building where rooms can be secured using a common booking service, such as Google, hotels.com, bookings.com, or kayak.com.
Many of these are just as close, or closer, than our room block hotels. It may also be possible to secure rooms at our room block hotels, but outside the room block. Here is a list of hotels by proximity to the nearest Convention Center entrance, according to Google Maps:
- WorldMark/The Camlin (<0.1 mile)
- Grand Hyatt Seattle (0.1 mile)
- Hyatt Regency Seattle (0.1 mile)
- Hyatt at Olive 8 (0.1 mile)
- The Paramount Hotel (0.1 mile)
- Residence Inn Seattle Downtown Convention Center (0.1 mile)
- Hilton Garden Inn (0.2 miles)
- Hotel Theodore (0.2 miles)
- Sonder at Pivot (0.2 miles)
- Hotel Max (0.3 miles)
- The Westin Seattle (0.3 miles)
- Sheraton Grand Seattle (0.3 miles)
- Hilton Motif Seattle (0.4 miles)
- Mayflower Park Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Sonder the Boyleston (0.4 miles)
All members, with a hotel room or not, will have access to nightlife activities at the Sheraton Grand Seattle.
Take Me Out to the Holosuite… or T-Mobile Park
Want to know what plans are taking shape for Worldcon Fringe? Check out our new Fringe webpage!
The entries listed now include several which need RSVPs, even at this early stage. The most time-sensitive item is the Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays game on August 10 at 1:10 p.m. The higher the head count we give them, the more discounts we get, so please RSVP by April 1 if you can!
Another fabulous Fringe activity planned is two unofficial tours of the science fiction and fantasy exhibits at The Museum of Popular Culture (MoPOP), offered by a former curator. These exhibits contain memorabilia from shows and movies, videos of SFF authors, original manuscripts, and much more. They are well worth visiting any day, but if you want to get the inside scoop from a former curator, you should know there are only 20 spots available for each tour. Purchase of admission to the museum is required.
You can also find details about:
- A midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show during the convention
- A hiking trip to Mount Rainier National Park
- Three separate visit days to Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle, MoPOP, and much more, via the Seattle Monorail
There will be more to come later, so please check the webpage regularly!
Thank you to everyone who responded to the previous newsletter article with suggestions and tips. They were very helpful! If you have any more, please feel free to email [email protected].
Bringing the FUN for Kids, Tweens, and Teens at Worldcon
Are you bringing newer fans to Worldcon, and are wondering what we will have on the schedule just for them? The full schedule isn’t set yet, but here’s a preview of some of the fun activities we’re planning for the under-21 set. Our kid program room for ages 11 and under will have some static activity areas that you can drop into any time for unstructured play or crafts. Do you need a few minutes for your littles to let off some steam, without boring adults talking all the time? We will have toys and books specifically for them, with a comfy spot for a parent to sit while the kids are engaged. Additionally, on the official program expect a full schedule of craft projects, story times, music, creative classes, and other entertaining mayhem for youth of all ages, including Drag Queen Story Hour, Poetry Mad Libs, and painting rocks. Teens and Tweens can expect activities targeted to their interests, including crafts, games, panels, and teen-only meetups. Teens and Tweens will also have use of a lounge just for them—no boring adults allowed!—to decompress and hang out during the convention.
Reminder: Virtual Business Meeting Dates and Times
As we announced last month, the main sessions of the WSFS Business Meeting will be held virtually before the convention this year, at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time):
- Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
More information about the business meeting may be found on the website.
Seattle Worldcon 2025https://seattlein2025.org/2025/03/13/newsletter-march-2025-hugo-nominations-end-soon/
#BusinessMeeting #Fringe #Hotels #HugoAwards #PartySuites #Youth
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Don’t Forget! Hugo Nominations End Friday, March 14
Please remember that in order to nominate works for the Hugo Awards, your ballot must be received by 11:59 pm. on March 14, Pacific Daylight Time. As described on the How to Nominate webpage, members can access the nomination form via the Membership Portal or vote by a paper form. Don’t wait until the last minute—and don’t forget to nominate in the special category Hugo Award for Best Poem!
How to Request a Suite at the Sheraton, or Notify us of a Party
Seattle Worldcon has reserved a limited number of one-bedroom hospitality suites at the Sheraton Grand Seattle, our headquarters hotel, which may be requested by members for their use. These suites are ideal for throwing parties, and priority will be given to members who plan to host a party or event which is open to the convention membership. The suite rate is $459/night (plus taxes and fees). The convention cannot provide or guarantee additional rooms.
A suite request form is now posted on our website. Please also use this form to notify us if you are planning an open party/event during the convention, but do not need a suite from us.
Hotel Room Blocks are Sold Out!
We are glad to have so many of you coming to Worldcon. Unfortunately our hotel room blocks, which initially seemed large and were subsequently increased, have sold out. It is possible some of these blocks may reopen from time to time on our hotel page, but in the meantime please be aware there are 14 hotels inside of a five-block, half mile radius of the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building where rooms can be secured using a common booking service, such as Google, hotels.com, bookings.com, or kayak.com.
Many of these are just as close, or closer, than our room block hotels. It may also be possible to secure rooms at our room block hotels, but outside the room block. Here is a list of hotels by proximity to the nearest Convention Center entrance, according to Google Maps:
- WorldMark/The Camlin (<0.1 mile)
- Grand Hyatt Seattle (0.1 mile)
- Hyatt Regency Seattle (0.1 mile)
- Hyatt at Olive 8 (0.1 mile)
- The Paramount Hotel (0.1 mile)
- Residence Inn Seattle Downtown Convention Center (0.1 mile)
- Hilton Garden Inn (0.2 miles)
- Hotel Theodore (0.2 miles)
- Sonder at Pivot (0.2 miles)
- Hotel Max (0.3 miles)
- The Westin Seattle (0.3 miles)
- Sheraton Grand Seattle (0.3 miles)
- Hilton Motif Seattle (0.4 miles)
- Mayflower Park Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Sonder the Boyleston (0.4 miles)
All members, with a hotel room or not, will have access to nightlife activities at the Sheraton Grand Seattle.
Take Me Out to the Holosuite… or T-Mobile Park
Want to know what plans are taking shape for Worldcon Fringe? Check out our new Fringe webpage!
The entries listed now include several which need RSVPs, even at this early stage. The most time-sensitive item is the Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays game on August 10 at 1:10 p.m. The higher the head count we give them, the more discounts we get, so please RSVP by April 1 if you can!
Another fabulous Fringe activity planned is two unofficial tours of the science fiction and fantasy exhibits at The Museum of Popular Culture (MoPOP), offered by a former curator. These exhibits contain memorabilia from shows and movies, videos of SFF authors, original manuscripts, and much more. They are well worth visiting any day, but if you want to get the inside scoop from a former curator, you should know there are only 20 spots available for each tour. Purchase of admission to the museum is required.
You can also find details about:
- A midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show during the convention
- A hiking trip to Mount Rainier National Park
- Three separate visit days to Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle, MoPOP, and much more, via the Seattle Monorail
There will be more to come later, so please check the webpage regularly!
Thank you to everyone who responded to the previous newsletter article with suggestions and tips. They were very helpful! If you have any more, please feel free to email [email protected].
Bringing the FUN for Kids, Tweens, and Teens at Worldcon
Are you bringing newer fans to Worldcon, and are wondering what we will have on the schedule just for them? The full schedule isn’t set yet, but here’s a preview of some of the fun activities we’re planning for the under-21 set. Our kid program room for ages 11 and under will have some static activity areas that you can drop into any time for unstructured play or crafts. Do you need a few minutes for your littles to let off some steam, without boring adults talking all the time? We will have toys and books specifically for them, with a comfy spot for a parent to sit while the kids are engaged. Additionally, on the official program expect a full schedule of craft projects, story times, music, creative classes, and other entertaining mayhem for youth of all ages, including Drag Queen Story Hour, Poetry Mad Libs, and painting rocks. Teens and Tweens can expect activities targeted to their interests, including crafts, games, panels, and teen-only meetups. Teens and Tweens will also have use of a lounge just for them—no boring adults allowed!—to decompress and hang out during the convention.
Reminder: Virtual Business Meeting Dates and Times
As we announced last month, the main sessions of the WSFS Business Meeting will be held virtually before the convention this year, at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time):
- Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
More information about the business meeting may be found on the website.
https://seattlein2025.org/2025/03/13/newsletter-march-2025-hugo-nominations-end-soon/
#BusinessMeeting #Fringe #Hotels #HugoAwards #PartySuites #Youth
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Don’t Forget! Hugo Nominations End Friday, March 14
Please remember that in order to nominate works for the Hugo Awards, your ballot must be received by 11:59 pm. on March 14, Pacific Daylight Time. As described on the How to Nominate webpage, members can access the nomination form via the Membership Portal or vote by a paper form. Don’t wait until the last minute—and don’t forget to nominate in the special category Hugo Award for Best Poem!
How to Request a Suite at the Sheraton, or Notify us of a Party
Seattle Worldcon has reserved a limited number of one-bedroom hospitality suites at the Sheraton Grand Seattle, our headquarters hotel, which may be requested by members for their use. These suites are ideal for throwing parties, and priority will be given to members who plan to host a party or event which is open to the convention membership. The suite rate is $459/night (plus taxes and fees). The convention cannot provide or guarantee additional rooms.
A suite request form is now posted on our website. Please also use this form to notify us if you are planning an open party/event during the convention, but do not need a suite from us.
Hotel Room Blocks are Sold Out!
We are glad to have so many of you coming to Worldcon. Unfortunately our hotel room blocks, which initially seemed large and were subsequently increased, have sold out. It is possible some of these blocks may reopen from time to time on our hotel page, but in the meantime please be aware there are 14 hotels inside of a five-block, half mile radius of the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building where rooms can be secured using a common booking service, such as Google, hotels.com, bookings.com, or kayak.com.
Many of these are just as close, or closer, than our room block hotels. It may also be possible to secure rooms at our room block hotels, but outside the room block. Here is a list of hotels by proximity to the nearest Convention Center entrance, according to Google Maps:
- WorldMark/The Camlin (<0.1 mile)
- Grand Hyatt Seattle (0.1 mile)
- Hyatt Regency Seattle (0.1 mile)
- Hyatt at Olive 8 (0.1 mile)
- The Paramount Hotel (0.1 mile)
- Residence Inn Seattle Downtown Convention Center (0.1 mile)
- Hilton Garden Inn (0.2 miles)
- Hotel Theodore (0.2 miles)
- Sonder at Pivot (0.2 miles)
- Hotel Max (0.3 miles)
- The Westin Seattle (0.3 miles)
- Sheraton Grand Seattle (0.3 miles)
- Hilton Motif Seattle (0.4 miles)
- Mayflower Park Hotel (0.4 miles)
- Sonder the Boyleston (0.4 miles)
All members, with a hotel room or not, will have access to nightlife activities at the Sheraton Grand Seattle.
Take Me Out to the Holosuite… or T-Mobile Park
Want to know what plans are taking shape for Worldcon Fringe? Check out our new Fringe webpage!
The entries listed now include several which need RSVPs, even at this early stage. The most time-sensitive item is the Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays game on August 10 at 1:10 p.m. The higher the head count we give them, the more discounts we get, so please RSVP by April 1 if you can!
Another fabulous Fringe activity planned is two unofficial tours of the science fiction and fantasy exhibits at The Museum of Popular Culture (MoPOP), offered by a former curator. These exhibits contain memorabilia from shows and movies, videos of SFF authors, original manuscripts, and much more. They are well worth visiting any day, but if you want to get the inside scoop from a former curator, you should know there are only 20 spots available for each tour. Purchase of admission to the museum is required.
You can also find details about:
- A midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show during the convention
- A hiking trip to Mount Rainier National Park
- Three separate visit days to Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle, MoPOP, and much more, via the Seattle Monorail
There will be more to come later, so please check the webpage regularly!
Thank you to everyone who responded to the previous newsletter article with suggestions and tips. They were very helpful! If you have any more, please feel free to email [email protected].
Bringing the FUN for Kids, Tweens, and Teens at Worldcon
Are you bringing newer fans to Worldcon, and are wondering what we will have on the schedule just for them? The full schedule isn’t set yet, but here’s a preview of some of the fun activities we’re planning for the under-21 set. Our kid program room for ages 11 and under will have some static activity areas that you can drop into any time for unstructured play or crafts. Do you need a few minutes for your littles to let off some steam, without boring adults talking all the time? We will have toys and books specifically for them, with a comfy spot for a parent to sit while the kids are engaged. Additionally, on the official program expect a full schedule of craft projects, story times, music, creative classes, and other entertaining mayhem for youth of all ages, including Drag Queen Story Hour, Poetry Mad Libs, and painting rocks. Teens and Tweens can expect activities targeted to their interests, including crafts, games, panels, and teen-only meetups. Teens and Tweens will also have use of a lounge just for them—no boring adults allowed!—to decompress and hang out during the convention.
Reminder: Virtual Business Meeting Dates and Times
As we announced last month, the main sessions of the WSFS Business Meeting will be held virtually before the convention this year, at the following dates and times (Pacific Daylight Time):
- Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
More information about the business meeting may be found on the website.
Seattle Worldcon 2025https://seattlein2025.org/2025/03/13/newsletter-march-2025-hugo-nominations-end-soon/
#BusinessMeeting #Fringe #Hotels #HugoAwards #PartySuites #Youth
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Newsletter February 2025: Seattle Worldcon Has Fringe: We’re starting to plan our fringe events, attending membership rates will increase on March 1, announcing our virtual business meeting platform and times, our health policy was recently updated, community fund grants are being awarded and we’re accepting donations, and Hugo nominations are open… (#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/
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Newsletter February 2025: Seattle Worldcon Has Fringe: We’re starting to plan our fringe events, attending membership rates will increase on March 1, announcing our virtual business meeting platform and times, our health policy was recently updated, community fund grants are being awarded and we’re accepting donations, and Hugo nominations are open… (#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/
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Newsletter February 2025: Seattle Worldcon Has Fringe: We’re starting to plan our fringe events, attending membership rates will increase on March 1, announcing our virtual business meeting platform and times, our health policy was recently updated, community fund grants are being awarded and we’re accepting donations, and Hugo nominations are open… (#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/
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Newsletter February 2025: Seattle Worldcon Has Fringe: We’re starting to plan our fringe events, attending membership rates will increase on March 1, announcing our virtual business meeting platform and times, our health policy was recently updated, community fund grants are being awarded and we’re accepting donations, and Hugo nominations are open… (#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/
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Seattle Worldcon Has—FRINGE
Just like a certain Vulcan science officer, Seattle Worldcon has a Fringe.
NBC TelevisionIf you want to explore the host city while you’re here, in the company of other Worldcon folks, Fringe is a great way to do it!
Right now we’re just in the early planning stage, that is, staring goggle-eyed at the mountain of activities that are available in the shadow of Mount Rainier, wondering how many we can cram into our schedule. Fringe will take place before the con, approximately August 10–12, and afterwards, on August 18 and 19. There may also be a bit of morning programming during the con. We’ll need a few volunteers to help guide groups hither and yon.
Some of Seattle’s finest attractions are just a short walk or ride away from the convention center, and there’s plenty more to see if you’re able to travel a little farther. Many of these attractions, like Spock, originated in the 1960s, when Seattle hosted a World’s Fair. The Monorail, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and International Fountain were all built for the event. Right alongside them you will find MoPOP, the Museum of Popular Culture, with its permanent science fiction and fantasy exhibits.
Even closer to the convention center is Pike Place Market, the Underground Tour, the Seattle Central Library, and SIFF Cinema Downtown. Just slightly farther away we have boat tours, sports games, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Capitol Hill bookstores and breweries, the Museum of Flight, and much more.
What do you want to see? Do you have more ideas for us? Would you like to volunteer to help out? Please contact us at [email protected].
Attending Membership Rates Increase March 1!
A rate increase is coming! Adult attending membership rates for Seattle Worldcon 2025 are set to increase by $30 on March 1, to a total of $280 ($50 WSFS membership + $230 attending supplement). Please purchase your membership before then to lock in today’s prices! Full registration information and a link to the registration portal can be found on the membership page on our website.
Announcement: Virtual Business Meeting Platform and Meeting Times
To follow up on our December announcement that the Seattle Worldcon will conduct the bulk of the 2025 WSFS Business Meeting through a series of virtual meetings held in July, we are now announcing the platform that will be used for the virtual WSFS business meetings, and the times of the meetings. We have selected Lumi Global’s virtual meeting platform. We will host a practice session at a time and date to be announced to help the community get to know Lumi’s platform prior to the meeting, and also publish written guidance.
The meetings themselves will be held for up to three and a half hours each at the following times on these previously-announced dates:
- Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
Thank you for joining us in this venture. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Health Policy Update!
We have updated our Seattle Worldcon 2025 health policy to reflect what we expect to be our final policy unless circumstances, public health directives, or laws substantially change before the convention. Please read the full policy and plan ahead to minimize incidents of infection at the con.
Community Fund- Awarding Grants and Accepting Donations
The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has completed its first round of grants. Congratulations to all recipients! If you have applied and haven’t yet been awarded a grant, you are still in consideration for future rounds. The next round of grants will be awarded in March.
If you have applied and have not received an email from us about the status of your grant application, please check your spam folder. If you still haven’t, please contact us at [email protected].
We are still accepting applications. You can find details about our focus groups and the application link on our Community Fund web page.
In order to help as many fans as possible attend the event from the Pacific Northwest and around the world, the community fund is still accepting tax deductible donations. You can donate when you register, or by this direct donation link. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. You are making a difference!
Remember: Hugo Nominations Open Through March 14
You should have received our special newsletter announcing the opening of the 2025 Hugo Award nominations on February 10. More information is available on our Hugo Awards Information page.
https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/
#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships
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Seattle Worldcon Has—FRINGE
Just like a certain Vulcan science officer, Seattle Worldcon has a Fringe.
NBC TelevisionIf you want to explore the host city while you’re here, in the company of other Worldcon folks, Fringe is a great way to do it!
Right now we’re just in the early planning stage, that is, staring goggle-eyed at the mountain of activities that are available in the shadow of Mount Rainier, wondering how many we can cram into our schedule. Fringe will take place before the con, approximately August 10–12, and afterwards, on August 18 and 19. There may also be a bit of morning programming during the con. We’ll need a few volunteers to help guide groups hither and yon.
Some of Seattle’s finest attractions are just a short walk or ride away from the convention center, and there’s plenty more to see if you’re able to travel a little farther. Many of these attractions, like Spock, originated in the 1960s, when Seattle hosted a World’s Fair. The Monorail, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and International Fountain were all built for the event. Right alongside them you will find MoPOP, the Museum of Popular Culture, with its permanent science fiction and fantasy exhibits.
Even closer to the convention center is Pike Place Market, the Underground Tour, the Seattle Central Library, and SIFF Cinema Downtown. Just slightly farther away we have boat tours, sports games, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Capitol Hill bookstores and breweries, the Museum of Flight, and much more.
What do you want to see? Do you have more ideas for us? Would you like to volunteer to help out? Please contact us at [email protected].
Attending Membership Rates Increase March 1!
A rate increase is coming! Adult attending membership rates for Seattle Worldcon 2025 are set to increase by $30 on March 1, to a total of $280 ($50 WSFS membership + $230 attending supplement). Please purchase your membership before then to lock in today’s prices! Full registration information and a link to the registration portal can be found on the membership page on our website.
Announcement: Virtual Business Meeting Platform and Meeting Times
To follow up on our December announcement that the Seattle Worldcon will conduct the bulk of the 2025 WSFS Business Meeting through a series of virtual meetings held in July, we are now announcing the platform that will be used for the virtual WSFS business meetings, and the times of the meetings. We have selected Lumi Global’s virtual meeting platform. We will host a practice session at a time and date to be announced to help the community get to know Lumi’s platform prior to the meeting, and also publish written guidance.
The meetings themselves will be held for up to three and a half hours each at the following times on these previously-announced dates:
- Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
Thank you for joining us in this venture. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Health Policy Update!
We have updated our Seattle Worldcon 2025 health policy to reflect what we expect to be our final policy unless circumstances, public health directives, or laws substantially change before the convention. Please read the full policy and plan ahead to minimize incidents of infection at the con.
Community Fund- Awarding Grants and Accepting Donations
The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has completed its first round of grants. Congratulations to all recipients! If you have applied and haven’t yet been awarded a grant, you are still in consideration for future rounds. The next round of grants will be awarded in March.
If you have applied and have not received an email from us about the status of your grant application, please check your spam folder. If you still haven’t, please contact us at [email protected].
We are still accepting applications. You can find details about our focus groups and the application link on our Community Fund web page.
In order to help as many fans as possible attend the event from the Pacific Northwest and around the world, the community fund is still accepting tax deductible donations. You can donate when you register, or by this direct donation link. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. You are making a difference!
Remember: Hugo Nominations Open Through March 14
You should have received our special newsletter announcing the opening of the 2025 Hugo Award nominations on February 10. More information is available on our Hugo Awards Information page.
Seattle Worldcon 2025https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/
#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships
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Seattle Worldcon Has—FRINGE
Just like a certain Vulcan science officer, Seattle Worldcon has a Fringe.
NBC TelevisionIf you want to explore the host city while you’re here, in the company of other Worldcon folks, Fringe is a great way to do it!
Right now we’re just in the early planning stage, that is, staring goggle-eyed at the mountain of activities that are available in the shadow of Mount Rainier, wondering how many we can cram into our schedule. Fringe will take place before the con, approximately August 10–12, and afterwards, on August 18 and 19. There may also be a bit of morning programming during the con. We’ll need a few volunteers to help guide groups hither and yon.
Some of Seattle’s finest attractions are just a short walk or ride away from the convention center, and there’s plenty more to see if you’re able to travel a little farther. Many of these attractions, like Spock, originated in the 1960s, when Seattle hosted a World’s Fair. The Monorail, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and International Fountain were all built for the event. Right alongside them you will find MoPOP, the Museum of Popular Culture, with its permanent science fiction and fantasy exhibits.
Even closer to the convention center is Pike Place Market, the Underground Tour, the Seattle Central Library, and SIFF Cinema Downtown. Just slightly farther away we have boat tours, sports games, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Capitol Hill bookstores and breweries, the Museum of Flight, and much more.
What do you want to see? Do you have more ideas for us? Would you like to volunteer to help out? Please contact us at [email protected].
Attending Membership Rates Increase March 1!
A rate increase is coming! Adult attending membership rates for Seattle Worldcon 2025 are set to increase by $30 on March 1, to a total of $280 ($50 WSFS membership + $230 attending supplement). Please purchase your membership before then to lock in today’s prices! Full registration information and a link to the registration portal can be found on the membership page on our website.
Announcement: Virtual Business Meeting Platform and Meeting Times
To follow up on our December announcement that the Seattle Worldcon will conduct the bulk of the 2025 WSFS Business Meeting through a series of virtual meetings held in July, we are now announcing the platform that will be used for the virtual WSFS business meetings, and the times of the meetings. We have selected Lumi Global’s virtual meeting platform. We will host a practice session at a time and date to be announced to help the community get to know Lumi’s platform prior to the meeting, and also publish written guidance.
The meetings themselves will be held for up to three and a half hours each at the following times on these previously-announced dates:
- Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
Thank you for joining us in this venture. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Health Policy Update!
We have updated our Seattle Worldcon 2025 health policy to reflect what we expect to be our final policy unless circumstances, public health directives, or laws substantially change before the convention. Please read the full policy and plan ahead to minimize incidents of infection at the con.
Community Fund- Awarding Grants and Accepting Donations
The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has completed its first round of grants. Congratulations to all recipients! If you have applied and haven’t yet been awarded a grant, you are still in consideration for future rounds. The next round of grants will be awarded in March.
If you have applied and have not received an email from us about the status of your grant application, please check your spam folder. If you still haven’t, please contact us at [email protected].
We are still accepting applications. You can find details about our focus groups and the application link on our Community Fund web page.
In order to help as many fans as possible attend the event from the Pacific Northwest and around the world, the community fund is still accepting tax deductible donations. You can donate when you register, or by this direct donation link. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. You are making a difference!
Remember: Hugo Nominations Open Through March 14
You should have received our special newsletter announcing the opening of the 2025 Hugo Award nominations on February 10. More information is available on our Hugo Awards Information page.
https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/
#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships
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Seattle Worldcon Has—FRINGE
Just like a certain Vulcan science officer, Seattle Worldcon has a Fringe.
NBC TelevisionIf you want to explore the host city while you’re here, in the company of other Worldcon folks, Fringe is a great way to do it!
Right now we’re just in the early planning stage, that is, staring goggle-eyed at the mountain of activities that are available in the shadow of Mount Rainier, wondering how many we can cram into our schedule. Fringe will take place before the con, approximately August 10–12, and afterwards, on August 18 and 19. There may also be a bit of morning programming during the con. We’ll need a few volunteers to help guide groups hither and yon.
Some of Seattle’s finest attractions are just a short walk or ride away from the convention center, and there’s plenty more to see if you’re able to travel a little farther. Many of these attractions, like Spock, originated in the 1960s, when Seattle hosted a World’s Fair. The Monorail, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and International Fountain were all built for the event. Right alongside them you will find MoPOP, the Museum of Popular Culture, with its permanent science fiction and fantasy exhibits.
Even closer to the convention center is Pike Place Market, the Underground Tour, the Seattle Central Library, and SIFF Cinema Downtown. Just slightly farther away we have boat tours, sports games, the Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI), Capitol Hill bookstores and breweries, the Museum of Flight, and much more.
What do you want to see? Do you have more ideas for us? Would you like to volunteer to help out? Please contact us at [email protected].
Attending Membership Rates Increase March 1!
A rate increase is coming! Adult attending membership rates for Seattle Worldcon 2025 are set to increase by $30 on March 1, to a total of $280 ($50 WSFS membership + $230 attending supplement). Please purchase your membership before then to lock in today’s prices! Full registration information and a link to the registration portal can be found on the membership page on our website.
Announcement: Virtual Business Meeting Platform and Meeting Times
To follow up on our December announcement that the Seattle Worldcon will conduct the bulk of the 2025 WSFS Business Meeting through a series of virtual meetings held in July, we are now announcing the platform that will be used for the virtual WSFS business meetings, and the times of the meetings. We have selected Lumi Global’s virtual meeting platform. We will host a practice session at a time and date to be announced to help the community get to know Lumi’s platform prior to the meeting, and also publish written guidance.
The meetings themselves will be held for up to three and a half hours each at the following times on these previously-announced dates:
- Friday, July 4, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Sunday, July 13, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
- Friday, July 25, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (UTC-7)
Thank you for joining us in this venture. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
Health Policy Update!
We have updated our Seattle Worldcon 2025 health policy to reflect what we expect to be our final policy unless circumstances, public health directives, or laws substantially change before the convention. Please read the full policy and plan ahead to minimize incidents of infection at the con.
Community Fund- Awarding Grants and Accepting Donations
The Seattle Worldcon Community Fund has completed its first round of grants. Congratulations to all recipients! If you have applied and haven’t yet been awarded a grant, you are still in consideration for future rounds. The next round of grants will be awarded in March.
If you have applied and have not received an email from us about the status of your grant application, please check your spam folder. If you still haven’t, please contact us at [email protected].
We are still accepting applications. You can find details about our focus groups and the application link on our Community Fund web page.
In order to help as many fans as possible attend the event from the Pacific Northwest and around the world, the community fund is still accepting tax deductible donations. You can donate when you register, or by this direct donation link. Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. You are making a difference!
Remember: Hugo Nominations Open Through March 14
You should have received our special newsletter announcing the opening of the 2025 Hugo Award nominations on February 10. More information is available on our Hugo Awards Information page.
Seattle Worldcon 2025https://seattlein2025.org/2025/02/17/newsletter-february-2025-seattle-worldcon-has-fringe/
#BusinessMeeting #CommunityFund #Fringe #HealthPolicy #HugoAwards #Memberships
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Newsletter December 2024: Applications are Live!: Applications are open for fan tables, dealers’ room, and art show; site selection bids are being accepted; make sure your registration is current; community fund applications and donations are open; the single pattern contest is ann… (#ArtShow #BusinessMeeting #Coloring #CommunityFund #CrossStitch #DealersRoom #Fabric #FanTables #PaintByNumber #SinglePatternContest #SiteSelection)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2024/12/15/newsletter-december-2024-applications-are-live/
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Newsletter December 2024: Applications are Live!: Applications are open for fan tables, dealers’ room, and art show; site selection bids are being accepted; make sure your registration is current; community fund applications and donations are open; the single pattern contest is ann… (#ArtShow #BusinessMeeting #Coloring #CommunityFund #CrossStitch #DealersRoom #Fabric #FanTables #PaintByNumber #SinglePatternContest #SiteSelection)
Full post: https://seattlein2025.org/2024/12/15/newsletter-december-2024-applications-are-live/
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Applications are Live!
Applications for art show, dealers’ room, and fan and community tables opened December 1, 2024, and will remain open until January 15, 2025. Get your application in early!
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Art Show and Dealers’ Room are juried. Once the initial deadline for applications has passed, the jury team will review applications. We anticipate issuing acceptances in early 2025.
The fan and community table space is open to clubs, groups, conventions, and organizations that promote science, science fiction, fantasy, horror, costuming/cosplay, and other fannish pursuits, providing an opportunity to share your enthusiasm with Worldcon members who have similar interests. All three application forms will remain open after January 15, 2025. Any applications received after that date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and, if accepted, placed on a waiting list. The application forms will be closed once the respective waiting lists are full.
- Art Show information and application.
- Dealers’ Room information and application.
- Fan and Community Table information and application.
Site Selection Bids for 2027 Worldcon Are Being Accepted Now Through February 14!
Seattle Worldcon has the honor of administering site selection for the 2027 Worldcon. The process for site selection is outlined in the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) Constitution, Article 4. Any group that meets the technical requirements in the WSFS Constitution and files the necessary documents with us using the alias [email protected] may bid for the right to host the Worldcon. For more information, visit the Site Selection page on our website.
Please Update Your Registration to Tell Us About Your Interests!
If you registered early, or your membership information was imported based on pre-supporting the convention or voting in site selection in 2023, you may not have had the opportunity to fill out your Interests card. Even if you have, it doesn’t hurt to revisit and update your preferences. To do so, follow the steps below:
Log in to your membership here.
Actions to update your info:
- The top person is you, followed by any other people you have added to your account.
- ID: Your membership number. If the membership has not yet been processed by Registration, it shows as “Pending”.
- Person: Your first and last name.
- Badge name: What you told us you want to print on your badge as your name.
- Actions: These are the buttons you use to make changes to your information.
- Edit [Name]’s Profile: Use this button to update your personal information such as your address.
- Edit [Name]’s Interests: Use this button to let the convention know that you have special needs and/or interests such as accessibility, wishing to volunteer, be on a panel, etc.
The more information you give us, the better we can tailor your at-con experience!
Community Fund Grant Applications are Now Open!
The Worldcon Community Fund is dedicated to helping fans from diverse backgrounds participate in Worldcon by providing financial support for travel, accommodations, and memberships. We are focusing on assisting fans who are:
- First time attendees from the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, British Columbia)
- LGBTQIA+ attendees
- BIPOC/AANHPI attendees
- Attendees from the Global South
If you belong to one of these groups and would like to apply for assistance, please submit your application here. We are approving applications in waves, with the first wave deadline set for January 17th. Though priority for the first wave will be given to people engaging in foreign travel, feel free to apply at any time if you fit into one of these focus groups.
Your Donation Helps Bring Fans to Seattle Worldcon 2025!
Your generous donations help make this inclusive vision a reality! To read more about the Community Fund and to donate, please visit our page on the website. You can also donate by clicking here.
Announcing the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Single Pattern Contest!
Gentlefolk, start your sewing machines! Seattle Worldcon 2025 is proud to announce it is hosting a Single Pattern Contest! This year there will be two options for patterns:
- A vintage-style bowling shirt
- A 60s-style slip or sheath dress
In some years, a pattern selected for a single pattern contest has gone out of print or been difficult to locate, so a garment style rather than specific pattern number will avoid that difficulty. If you prefer a pattern, however, here are some suggested patterns:
Bowling Shirt: McCalls M7206* (available as PDF), Simplicity S9279, Simplicity S9157, Vogue V1622, (unisex), McCalls M8459, McCalls M6972.
60s-Style Dresses: McCalls M8466*, Simplicity S9848, Butterick B6990, McCalls M8402 (PDF), Simplicity S1609.
What is a Single Pattern Contest, you ask? Well, check out this page on the website and all your questions will be answered!
We Have Fun Stuff!
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 website is constantly being updated, and the contents are not just informational! Check out these new pages:
- Coloring Pages – lots of fun art for you to download, print, and color!
- Cross Stitch Patterns – some seriously cool patterns for your stitching pleasure!
- Paint By Number – for when you’ve upgraded from the coloring pages!
- Fabric Patterns – to purchase Worldcon fabric and make yourself something nice!
- Gallery – where you can upload photos of your creations!
- Playlist – yes, there is even a Worldcon 2025 playlist to get you in the mood!
- Trivia Quiz – 35 questions and answers to test your knowledge of Seattle!
Come for the information and stay for the fun!
Group Costume Theme Announced – Retro Future Fashion
Do you want to be part of a big group costume, but don’t have a bunch of costumer friends to talk into joining you? We’ve got you covered! Bring your best Retro Future Fashion, and wear it to the convention on Saturday, August 16, 2025. We’ll do a scheduled meet-up for folks wearing their best retro-future looks, and have a photo shoot of all of us in our fabulous clothes.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at the convention!
Building the Business Meeting’s Future–With Virtual Meetings in 2025
Seattle Worldcon announced earlier this week we have developed a new process for the WSFS business meeting: which will be held as a series of pre-convention, virtual meetings on four dates prior to the convention: July 4, July 13, July 19, and July 25. Viewing of the meeting will be open to all; however, to participate in the meeting and vote on business will require an attending membership or virtual attending membership in the convention. A meeting will be held at the Worldcon to receive the results of site selection. For additional information, please read the announcement in full on the website, and if you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
https://seattlein2025.org/2024/12/15/newsletter-december-2024-applications-are-live/
#ArtShow #BusinessMeeting #Coloring #CommunityFund #CrossStitch #DealersRoom #Fabric #FanTables #PaintByNumber #SinglePatternContest #SiteSelection
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Applications are Live!
Applications for art show, dealers’ room, and fan and community tables opened December 1, 2024, and will remain open until January 15, 2025. Get your application in early!
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 Art Show and Dealers’ Room are juried. Once the initial deadline for applications has passed, the jury team will review applications. We anticipate issuing acceptances in early 2025.
The fan and community table space is open to clubs, groups, conventions, and organizations that promote science, science fiction, fantasy, horror, costuming/cosplay, and other fannish pursuits, providing an opportunity to share your enthusiasm with Worldcon members who have similar interests. All three application forms will remain open after January 15, 2025. Any applications received after that date will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and, if accepted, placed on a waiting list. The application forms will be closed once the respective waiting lists are full.
- Art Show information and application.
- Dealers’ Room information and application.
- Fan and Community Table information and application.
Site Selection Bids for 2027 Worldcon Are Being Accepted Now Through February 14!
Seattle Worldcon has the honor of administering site selection for the 2027 Worldcon. The process for site selection is outlined in the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS) Constitution, Article 4. Any group that meets the technical requirements in the WSFS Constitution and files the necessary documents with us using the alias [email protected] may bid for the right to host the Worldcon. For more information, visit the Site Selection page on our website.
Please Update Your Registration to Tell Us About Your Interests!
If you registered early, or your membership information was imported based on pre-supporting the convention or voting in site selection in 2023, you may not have had the opportunity to fill out your Interests card. Even if you have, it doesn’t hurt to revisit and update your preferences. To do so, follow the steps below:
Log in to your membership here.
Actions to update your info:
- The top person is you, followed by any other people you have added to your account.
- ID: Your membership number. If the membership has not yet been processed by Registration, it shows as “Pending”.
- Person: Your first and last name.
- Badge name: What you told us you want to print on your badge as your name.
- Actions: These are the buttons you use to make changes to your information.
- Edit [Name]’s Profile: Use this button to update your personal information such as your address.
- Edit [Name]’s Interests: Use this button to let the convention know that you have special needs and/or interests such as accessibility, wishing to volunteer, be on a panel, etc.
The more information you give us, the better we can tailor your at-con experience!
Community Fund Grant Applications are Now Open!
The Worldcon Community Fund is dedicated to helping fans from diverse backgrounds participate in Worldcon by providing financial support for travel, accommodations, and memberships. We are focusing on assisting fans who are:
- First time attendees from the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Alaska, British Columbia)
- LGBTQIA+ attendees
- BIPOC/AANHPI attendees
- Attendees from the Global South
If you belong to one of these groups and would like to apply for assistance, please submit your application here. We are approving applications in waves, with the first wave deadline set for January 17th. Though priority for the first wave will be given to people engaging in foreign travel, feel free to apply at any time if you fit into one of these focus groups.
Your Donation Helps Bring Fans to Seattle Worldcon 2025!
Your generous donations help make this inclusive vision a reality! To read more about the Community Fund and to donate, please visit our page on the website. You can also donate by clicking here.
Announcing the Seattle Worldcon 2025 Single Pattern Contest!
Gentlefolk, start your sewing machines! Seattle Worldcon 2025 is proud to announce it is hosting a Single Pattern Contest! This year there will be two options for patterns:
- A vintage-style bowling shirt
- A 60s-style slip or sheath dress
In some years, a pattern selected for a single pattern contest has gone out of print or been difficult to locate, so a garment style rather than specific pattern number will avoid that difficulty. If you prefer a pattern, however, here are some suggested patterns:
Bowling Shirt: McCalls M7206* (available as PDF), Simplicity S9279, Simplicity S9157, Vogue V1622, (unisex), McCalls M8459, McCalls M6972.
60s-Style Dresses: McCalls M8466*, Simplicity S9848, Butterick B6990, McCalls M8402 (PDF), Simplicity S1609.
What is a Single Pattern Contest, you ask? Well, check out this page on the website and all your questions will be answered!
We Have Fun Stuff!
The Seattle Worldcon 2025 website is constantly being updated, and the contents are not just informational! Check out these new pages:
- Coloring Pages – lots of fun art for you to download, print, and color!
- Cross Stitch Patterns – some seriously cool patterns for your stitching pleasure!
- Paint By Number – for when you’ve upgraded from the coloring pages!
- Fabric Patterns – to purchase Worldcon fabric and make yourself something nice!
- Gallery – where you can upload photos of your creations!
- Playlist – yes, there is even a Worldcon 2025 playlist to get you in the mood!
- Trivia Quiz – 35 questions and answers to test your knowledge of Seattle!
Come for the information and stay for the fun!
Group Costume Theme Announced – Retro Future Fashion
Do you want to be part of a big group costume, but don’t have a bunch of costumer friends to talk into joining you? We’ve got you covered! Bring your best Retro Future Fashion, and wear it to the convention on Saturday, August 16, 2025. We’ll do a scheduled meet-up for folks wearing their best retro-future looks, and have a photo shoot of all of us in our fabulous clothes.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you at the convention!
Building the Business Meeting’s Future–With Virtual Meetings in 2025
Seattle Worldcon announced earlier this week we have developed a new process for the WSFS business meeting: which will be held as a series of pre-convention, virtual meetings on four dates prior to the convention: July 4, July 13, July 19, and July 25. Viewing of the meeting will be open to all; however, to participate in the meeting and vote on business will require an attending membership or virtual attending membership in the convention. A meeting will be held at the Worldcon to receive the results of site selection. For additional information, please read the announcement in full on the website, and if you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
https://seattlein2025.org/2024/12/15/newsletter-december-2024-applications-are-live/
#ArtShow #BusinessMeeting #Coloring #CommunityFund #CrossStitch #DealersRoom #Fabric #FanTables #PaintByNumber #SinglePatternContest #SiteSelection
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Announcement: Building the Business Meeting’s Future–For Everyone!: Have you ever wondered about or wanted to participate in how the rules that govern the Worldcon, the Hugo Awards, and other aspects of WSFS get made? We are excited to announce that this year we have developed a new process for the business meeting: a series of pre-convention, virtual meetings!< … (#BusinessMeeting #SeattleWorldcon2025 #Worldcon #WSFS)
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Announcement: Building the Business Meeting’s Future–For Everyone!: Have you ever wondered about or wanted to participate in how the rules that govern the Worldcon, the Hugo Awards, and other aspects of WSFS get made? We are excited to announce that this year we have developed a new process for the business meeting: a series of pre-convention, virtual meetings!< … (#BusinessMeeting #SeattleWorldcon2025 #Worldcon #WSFS)
