Hey, did you know you can donate your attending supplement to the Community Fund if you can no longer attend in person? Even if you are attending as a virtual member, you can still donate the cost difference between your virtual and attending membership, and help someone who really wants to attend.

We are working to make the #LAconV virtual programming a robust and interactive experience for all, and we need volunteers to help that happen! If you are interested in volunteering in-person or online for virtual LAcon V, please visit our site: lacon.org/volunteer

The WSFS Business Meeting at #LAconV is where members debate and vote on changes to the rules governing the Hugo Awards and Worldcon. It offers fans a direct role in shaping the future of WSFS, making it one of the most important forums for participation in science fiction fandom.

The #LAconV film festival is something about which we're excited to share the details … which we should have for you all by the end of the month. With more than 50 films submitted, we've got some idea of the amazing roster of films that we'll be showing over the course of the convention.

If you open up today's Los Angeles Times Arts & Books Section, you might find a special message from #LAconV! QAPLA!

LAcon's virtual team is looking to recruit virtual team assistants to help run online portions of the convention. If you are interested, or have questions about the role, reach out directly to [email protected]. Prior cyberspace experience battling rogue AIs not required. LAcon.org/volunteer

The Hugo, Lodestar, and Astounding Awards voting is still open until Sunday, August 8 at 8 pm Pacific! Don't forget to submit your ballots if you're an Attending, Virtual, or WSFS member. If you don't have a membership yet, you can sign up through the #LAconV site now: lacon.org/register

#LAconV will be this year's most important gathering of SFF luminaries in the world. Join us when authors, artists, scientists, editors, game designers, filmmakers, and fan creators all converge in one place for panels, signings, workshops, and hallway conversations.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame includes a star for the Chevy Suburban. Thought you should know, if you're visiting Los Angeles for #LAconV, that one of the largest SUVs on the market is honored there, which is ironic since it doesn't "walk."

The Sidewise Award is the oldest and most prestigious award in Alternate History fiction. We're excited to be able to host this awards presentation, and look forward to celebrating these amazing works of speculative history.

A first-rate Sidewise Award shortlist has been announced ... Congratulations Lee Allred, @kellifitzwrites.bsky.social, @alansmale.bsky.social, @jamesbluecat.bsky.social, R.A. Moss, and @vaishnawrites.bsky.social! Very excited to see this alternate history award presented at @laworldcon.bsky.social

Theater performances, concerts, and dances will be coming your way as part of #LAconV. Our Events team is busy putting together a wide variety of items for you to take place in our Second Stage and Cabaret Stage, both located in the Hilton Anaheim.

We are working to make the #LAconV virtual programming a robust and interactive experience for all, and we need volunteers to help that happen! If you are interested in volunteering in-person or online for virtual LAcon V, please visit our site: lacon.org/volunteer

LAcon V is proud to announce that the 2026 Hugo Base designer will be Scott Lefton, and the 2026 Lodestar Award will be designed by H Emiko Ogasawara. To find out more about both of these designers, visit our site: www.lacon.org/2026/06/15/h...

What is "art"? Some suggest that the value of art is found only in its structure or its sensory properties, while other more cynical voices argue that what we call "art" is defined by how it is legitimized by institutions.

Did you know that we are hosting a live virtual tour of the ATLAS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider at CERN during LAcon V? The tour will be livestreamed to all convention members and will be followed by a live Q&A w/scientists from the site. For more information, go here: lacon.org/cerntour

The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event on Earth, and it kicked off today. With that in mind, we wanted to ask what your favourite sci-fi stories about sports have been? Do you love Parrises Squares? Or are you more of a Rollerball fan?

#LAconV has partnered with the African Speculative Fiction Society (ASFS) to host their announcement of the Nommo Award shortlisted works as part of our Virtual Program. The Nommo Awards honor outstanding works of speculative fiction by African writers across the continent and diaspora.

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The 84th World Science Fiction Convention isn't all Anaheim has to offer for visitors! For example, did you know that the city also has an entire amusement park themed around Walt Disney movies? It's one of the area's hidden gems! LAcon.org/register

Single Day memberships are now open for registration for Thursday through Monday of #LAconV. Register for yourself, your friends, and/or your family over on our site: lacon.org/register

The popular Freebies Book Lounge is returning to Worldcon at #LAconV. Freebies is a place where books and other printed swag will be given away. The objective is to provide members with some free books and to expose authors to new readers.

And I'll get to count your votes!

Pride month is a good reminder to support fans from equity-deserving groups: www.lacon.org/communityfund/

A personal hello from the AH of Photography for @laworldcon.bsky.social . That's me. We're looking for 2 additional volunteers to join my team. Come help document what we are working toward to be a fantastic Worldcon. We want to share the images of the Con to the world and I need your help!

HELL YES, YOU CAN DO THIS!

#LAconV is looking to recruit two additional volunteer photographers to join the team that will be chronicling the 84th World Science Fiction Convention.

Hello hello and welcome to the shortlist announcement thread for the #2026IgnyteAwards, recognizing outstanding contributions to SFFH and its community in 2025! We are grateful to be supported this year by sponsors @bcsmagazine.bsky.social , @edmontonin2030.bsky.social, & @laworldcon.bsky.social

Men Without Hats were right... you CAN dance if you want to. You can also dance with @scalzi.com at the Worldcon dance party in Los Angeles. Plan to be there: scifiinc99.regfox.com/membership

The LA Worldcon Community Fund (LAWCF) is a special fund to help defray the expenses of attending LAcon V for: • Fans or program participants from marginalized racial and ethnic groups • LGBTQIA+ fans or program participants • Los Angeles and Anaheim area fans of limited means

We're on-site at the #NebulaAwards today! Drop by our table if you happen to be in attendance.

Not attending the World Science Fiction Convention this year, but still want to vote in the Hugo Awards? A WSFS-only membership gives you access to the voter packet and the right to cast a ballot for your favorite works across 17 Hugo categories as well as the Lodestar Award & the Astounding Award.

Our housing is open. If you are still in need of a room for the convention, please consider the Marriott as we still have a number of rooms available for you and/or your family. It is across the plaza from the Hilton and is designated as our quiet hotel. Go here to reserve: www.lacon.org/hotel

If you're looking to visit Disneyland during your visit to Anaheim for #LAconV, you can get special discounts from Sunday, August 23rd until Thursday, September 3rd, here: www.lacon.org/disney

Since it's Pride Month, we want to hear about your favourite LGBTQIA+ SFF works. What books did you love that celebrated queer joy, promoted gay rights, engaged with gender diversity, and said that it is okay to be who you are?

Site selection for the 2028 World Science Fiction Convention is now open! Please visit our site for bidding info and how to cast your vote: www.lacon.org/siteselection

Happy Pride Month from everyone here at LAcon V, the 84th World Science Fiction Convention!

We're so excited to be a sponsor for the 2026 @theignyteawards.bsky.social!

At #LAconV, we want everyone to feel welcome, comfortable, and cared for. Our Safer Spaces/Affinity Spaces are here to give you a place to rest, connect, and be yourself during the convention. If you need a break or a place to connect with others who share your experiences this is for you!

#LAconV will be this year's most important gathering of SFF luminaries in the world. Join us when authors, artists, scientists, editors, game designers, filmmakers, and fan creators all converge in one place for panels, signings, workshops, and hallway conversations.

New sponsor alert! We are delighted to welcome @laworldcon.bsky.social as the latest sponsor of the 2026 Ignyte Awards! The 84th Worldcon is August 27 - 31 in Anaheim and their GOH line-up includes repeat Ignyte finalist Terese Mason Pierre! Learn more and register to attend at www.lacon.org

We're on site at the #LocusAwards in Berkeley, California today! Stop by and say hi if you're here for the event.

Home to the remains of more than 2 million ice age flora and fauna, the La Brea Tar Pits are a sight very rarely seen in the modern world. With the new improvements to the site, we highly suggest you put this on your "must-visit" list when you're in the area for #LAconV.

Volunteers are an essential part of #LAconV, and if you're thinking about joining our team, now is the time to send us an email! Volunteer positions in various departments are still open for the convention weekend. More info, and apply here: www.lacon.org/volunteer

The popular Freebies Book Lounge is returning to Worldcon at #LAconV. Freebies is a place where books and other printed swag will be given away.

If you find yourself on the Universal Studios Hollywood Backlot Tour when you're out in LA, you'll recognize several iconic sets from science fiction and fantasy movies, including pop culture darling Back to the Future (among others).

Program Participants, today is your last day to submit your Program interest forms by 11:59 PDT!

Happy 73rd Birthday to #LAconV Guest of Honor, Stan Sakai! 🎉 For more than four decades, Stan has enthralled comic book fans with tales of anthropomorphic rabbit samurai in his classic series Usagi Yojimbo.

You can visit the Space Shuttle Endeavor as well as many other incredible science-related exhibits at the California Science Center in Los Angeles when you're visiting the area for #LAconV.

#LAconV Program Participants, make sure you submit your interest form before tomorrow, May 25th, at 11:59 PDT, so you don't miss out!