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Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« on: April 14, 2017, 02:20:19 PM »
This is a bit early, but hey, we like to plan ahead don't we? Worldcon is coming back to California, to the San Jose Convention Center to be specific.

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Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #1 on: April 14, 2017, 02:39:16 PM »
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This is a bit early, but hey, we like to plan ahead don't we? Worldcon is coming back to California, to the San Jose Convention Center to be specific.

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Thanks, Mark, for putting the word out on this. It's sounds really cool!


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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2017, 02:42:15 PM »
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This is a bit early, but hey, we like to plan ahead don't we? Worldcon is coming back to California, to the San Jose Convention Center to be specific.

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Yes, it's the only to plan.

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I am just here to make friends and joining a purchasing group. Hoping to be an SDCC2018 attendee

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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2017, 02:45:36 PM »
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This is a bit early, but hey, we like to plan ahead don't we? Worldcon is coming back to California, to the San Jose Convention Center to be specific.

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A bit early? Have you met us?  :P
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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #4 on: April 14, 2017, 02:53:57 PM »
Ooh! I've wanted to go to a WorldCon for years but it didn't seem worth a cross-country or international trip. I can drive to San Jose!

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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2017, 04:21:38 AM »
Workdcon is a great convention.
So different from sdcc.
More relaxed and more interactive.
Enjoy!


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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2017, 07:54:30 AM »
So what goes on at WorldCOn? What kids of panels do they offer? Is it basically an author convention?

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Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2017, 04:44:02 AM »
Transmute - yes adult oriented. There might be some kids panels but this is a literary convention, not a Comic-Con.
GRRM will mostly like be there but not the actors.
usually there are 10 to 20 panels occurring at once.
3 or 4 panelist (mostly authors with a few scientists mixed in) discussing various topics.
Some panels are serious (cloning and life extension) and some are goofy (which alien life forms would be tastiest to eat).
The authors will have autograph sessions throughout the day.
At night there will be room parties throughout the hotel. Some of the authors attend those informal parties and you can chat.


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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2017, 10:20:21 AM »
Like 5 minutes after we got lucky and got badges during SDCC Returning Registration, my boyfriend's phone chimed with the reminder that WorldCon registration was today.

Two cons to register for, one day!

Credit card is creaking under the weight, but it's totally worth it.

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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2017, 02:26:34 PM »
They have an installment option, from the site You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login

Payment in Installments is available for all attending memberships. When you reach the checkout page in the process, you may opt to make a partial payment which locks in the current price for your membership(s). We require a $50 down payment for each membership (except Kid-in-Tow), payments must be made online, and the remaining balance is due before June 1, 2018. You are responsible for completing payment on time.

They haven't announced any dates for the Hugo award process, but last year nominations opened up in January.

Hotel reservations are not up yet but you can look at the options and prices:

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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2017, 03:10:40 PM »
Hotel reservations for members opened up today.

We have just sent out an email to all registered members informing them that hotel reservations for members open tomorrow, Nov 22, at 1PM PST.
Reservation information will be posted publicly here on the website at a later date, to ensure members get first crack at the hotels.

(Actually, we sent out 3, because yours truly typoed both the date and time, setting it two weeks in the past. Clearly I was undercaffeinated.)

If you are a member (attending or supporting) and did not receive a copy of that email, please write [email protected] so we can fix it.


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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #11 on: December 01, 2017, 07:08:19 PM »
Did you get your hotel of choice, mark?

My friends posted about getting hate mail from people who didn't get the hotel they wanted :\

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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2017, 01:41:05 PM »
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Did you get your hotel of choice, mark?

My friends posted about getting hate mail from people who didn't get the hotel they wanted :\

Hate mail :( that's too bad. I live in the area so we'll just drive in. I'm really excited about this, never been to a Worldcon before.

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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2017, 06:44:57 PM »
Quick note, if you want to be able to nominate things for the Hugo awards then you need to register before 12/31.

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Re: Worldcon 76 - 8/16 to 8/20, 2018 in San Jose
« Reply #14 on: January 09, 2018, 10:26:22 AM »
I have my ticket, hotel room, and plane ticket.