The 82nd World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon) is taking place at the Scottish Events Campus in Glasgow later this week (its third visit to the city). There will lots going for anyone interested in science fiction and fantasy. In addition to the annual Hugo Awards ceremony, there will be the usual big setpiece events (this year including the premiere of an opera based on a libretto by Ken MacLeod), book signings, readings, and literally hundreds of panels and workshops (the online schedule lists no fewer than 961 items!).
I plan to be there, of course, and (if I have the energy) may manage 16 of those items. Top of my list will be the launch party for Gallus (a new collection of short stories by members of the Glasgow SF Writers’ Circle). But I am also particularly looking forward to a couple of panel discussions about the place of faith and religion in science fiction and fantasy.
If you are in or around Glasgow and have an interest in SF or fantasy, it’s not too late to register (or you can just turn up and register as a day visitor). Come to think of it, you don’t even have to be in Glasgow – there will also be an extensive programme of online events.
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